Legal Associate (International Media Company)

DAILY RESPONSIBILITIES
Draft routine contracts pertaining to property, license, nondisclosure agreements, intellectual property rights, etc
The ability to evaluate and weigh all legal aspects and/or situation, and be able to provide sound solutions, with the aim of protecting the legal rights of S Productions.
Develop set of contract templates to be used for third-parties, freelancers, and part-timers
Review all legal documents of S Productions in respective offices across its operational locations
Involve in actors and set crew contract signing
Revise all project contracts and ensure compliance with copy-write laws
Manage the dealings with third-party lawyers and legal firms
Act as an internal legal counselor for HR and Finance departments
Assisting legal manager in drafting memorandums and other legal related work
rafting emails in English and Arabic and communicating with clients for contract updates.
Dealing with general day-to-day operational legal inquiries
Attending expert meetings with legal manager
Legal Research for lawyers
OPERATIONAL NETWORK
Direct Reports
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Key Stakeholders
Content Development
Marketing
Production
Operations
Finance
HR

Job Requirements

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS
Educational Background Bachelor of Law or equivalent degree
Minimum Experience 2-5 years
Languages Arabic/English

Knowledge and Skills and Competencies
Knowledge of media production legalities
Strong understanding of Copy-writes law, labor laws, local and international laws
Attention to details
Excellent communication skills
Clear understanding of production process
Fluency of English and Arabic
Sound reason for commercial decision
Proactive attitude and intuitive service