Lawyer

Who we are: Serendipity Media is a Canadian media production and distribution company with a global reach. We have created and distributed TV programs on channels and digital platforms around the world, including AppleTV, Shaw, ESPN, Google Play, and DirectTV, to name a few. We have been involved in such productions as the documentary Camp of Dreams, the film Do Not Disturb, and the television series Comfort Food. Serendipity Media has produced hundreds of hours of content in various formats, from docuseries to feature films. Serendipity Media also partners with other media providers to bring quality programming to the public. These include Swarm Media in South Africa and Hard Knocks Fighting. Check us out at https://serendipitymedia.ca. As we build our team, we strive for all members of the Serendipity organization to feel they have the power to define their role within the company while being supported to meet and exceed their limits and aspirations. As our Lawyer, you will:

• Structure, review and negotiate a broad range of agreements such as media, entertainment, and intellectual property transactions including development, production, finance, talent, distribution, licensing, endorsements, strategic ventures and collaborations.
• Work with clients spanning from start-ups to well-known international brands and established creators, influencers, producers, distributors, and entertainment businesses.
• Provide business-oriented and practical legal advice on a wide range of topics, including commercial contracts (with a focus on media and television production), copyright, licensing, trademarks, and tax law.
• Negotiate and conclude commercial contracts with customers, partners, and vendors.
• Work on diverse items such as content production, licensing and merchandising, intellectual property, digital media, interactive experiences, influencer and sponsorship deals and traditional entertainment.
• Work closely with our creative, marketing, production, and finance departments.

Qualifications:

• Licensed to practice law in Canada, preferably in Alberta.
• 3+ years’ experience in corporate commercial, copyright, licensing, trademarks, tax law, IP and/or entertainment law (television, film, and digital industries).
• Experience closing loan and financing transactions.
• Demonstrated experience drafting, reviewing and negotiating contracts and agreements Attention to detail and solutions focused approach.
• Well-versed in contract, copyright and trademark law, talent agreements, rights acquisitions, licensing, and distribution deals.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills - you can explain legal and business issues to non-lawyers.
• Corporate experience is a bonus.
• Multi company experience an asset.

Why us?

• Be an integral part of a talented and growing team of lawyers and paralegals
• Full-time position
• Competitive compensation
• Work for a company that is invested in helping you develop your skills and abilities
• Opportunity to work remotely or hybrid from our Calgary office