Legal Counsel (In House) - Jobs in Toronto

Job Description

PIXOMONDO is a forward-thinking, artist-driven company with an established global network of facilities in both Europe and North America. Our mission is to develop and produce stunning visual effects and innovative entertainment experiences for our clients.We are in the process of expanding our team and are looking for like-minded professionals who are excited to get in on the ground floor and explore new terrain as we establish a positive culture within the VFX community. Our PXO team continues to expand and explore the frontiers of tech in filmmaking, and we’re looking for you!The small legal team supports all aspects of PXO’s operations across seven offices in four countries. This role is an opportunity to join a growing group in a forward-thinking company and to get experience working in a large multi-national entertainment companyResponsibilities

• Draft and negotiate contracts, such as client service agreements, vendor agreements, NDA’s, and rental agreements.
• Advise on legal matters including contracts, intellectual property, and employment law
• Advise the various executives and in-house producers on contract status, legal risks and business terms of various deals.
• Participate in the creation and maintenance of the contract database, standard forms, operating procedures, and policies.
• Work alongside employees in Finance, IT, Marketing, Production, and Human Resources as an internal resource.
• Research unique legal issues impacting the organization by identifying applicable statutes, judicial decisions, and codes.
• Assist with protecting our intellectual property portfolio, including trademarks and copyrights.
• Assist with corporate governance and maintenance of corporate books.
• Stay up to date with legislative changes that may affect the company and the entertainment industry; identify applicable statutes, judicial decisions, and codes.
• Assist general counsel and associate general counsel with pre-litigation reviews and other projects as assigned.

Requirements

• Must be a member of the Ontario or California Bar in good standing. A second qualification in Quebec, Ontario, British Columbia, England and Wales, Germany, California, or New York would be an advantage.
• License to practice law in Ontario or California.
• 3-5 years’ related experience at an entertainment law firm and/or in-house with a large production company or studio.
• Strong negotiation, drafting, and communication skills.
• Excellent knowledge of all aspects of entertainment law, including contract law, intellectual property law, and industry regulations.
• Solid understanding of how the entertainment industry works.
• Familiarity working in a publicly traded company.
• Ability to exercise excellent judgment while adhering to the highest ethical and professional standards; unquestioned discretion in maintaining confidentiality.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks in a timely manner and remain highly responsive to leadership and client inquiries
• Excellent Microsoft office skills required. Experience with Ironclad or other CLM software is an advantage.
• It is intended that the role will be hybrid, with occasional attendance at the office required.
• Role will be based in Los Angeles or Ontario. For exceptional candidates, the role may be based in London, Montreal, or Vancouver.
• Must be legally authorized to work in Canada or the United States.

BenefitsPixomondo is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected characteristics.Benefits may vary by location due to regional regulations and company policies.PXO does not accept resumes from recruiters. Unsolicited resumes are accepted directly from candidates only. PXO will not pay any fees associated with unsolicited resumes.