Corporate Counsel Amazon MGM Studios
Corporate Counsel Amazon MGM Studios
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13-04-2025
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The Legal Department of Amazon MGM Studios in Mumbai India is looking for a talented attorney to support their rapidly evolving and expanding original content slate in India. This position will support the development and production of original content for Amazons scripted television series unscripted television series and featurelength motion pictures. Some travel domestic and international will be required.
Key job responsibilities
Structuring drafting and negotiating a high volume of agreements for scripted series unscripted series and movies projects including rights and format option/purchase and acquisition agreements key abovetheline agreements such as writer producer director and performer agreements documentary and reality participant and access agreements first look and overall agreements production services
Reviewing chainoftitle and evaluating and resolving complex rights issues.
Reviewing content for copyright trademark and legal risk related to claims of defamation rights of publicity and privacy.
Managing production legal compliance review including regulatory privacy tax incentives guild labor and employment public policy safety and immigration issues.
Partnering with crossdepartment stakeholders including creative business affairs production marketing publicity and other teams to advise on risks and issues involving a wide range of legal areas.
Assisting with the development of forms processes and policies.
7 years of legal experience
Qualified to practice law in India.
Knowledge of media and entertainment industries and the legal and regulatory environment in which they operate.
Experience of a mix of corporate law firm and inhouse work
Experience as an inhouse lawyer in the Indian media and entertainment industry.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process including support for the interview or onboarding process please visit for more information. If the country/region youre applying in isnt listed please contact your Recruiting Partner.
Key job responsibilities
Structuring drafting and negotiating a high volume of agreements for scripted series unscripted series and movies projects including rights and format option/purchase and acquisition agreements key abovetheline agreements such as writer producer director and performer agreements documentary and reality participant and access agreements first look and overall agreements production services
Reviewing chainoftitle and evaluating and resolving complex rights issues.
Reviewing content for copyright trademark and legal risk related to claims of defamation rights of publicity and privacy.
Managing production legal compliance review including regulatory privacy tax incentives guild labor and employment public policy safety and immigration issues.
Partnering with crossdepartment stakeholders including creative business affairs production marketing publicity and other teams to advise on risks and issues involving a wide range of legal areas.
Assisting with the development of forms processes and policies.
7 years of legal experience
Qualified to practice law in India.
Knowledge of media and entertainment industries and the legal and regulatory environment in which they operate.
Experience of a mix of corporate law firm and inhouse work
Experience as an inhouse lawyer in the Indian media and entertainment industry.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process including support for the interview or onboarding process please visit for more information. If the country/region youre applying in isnt listed please contact your Recruiting Partner.
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