Business Affairs Manager
On-siteToronto, Ontario, Canada
Job Summary
Support the Sr. Business Affairs Manager in implementing agency policy for risk management, third-party contract management, and production workflow. Draft and progress third-party agreements for production, talent, celebrity, influencer, and brand partnerships while flagging risks related to intellectual property, regulatory environments, and union concerns. Counsel teams on advertising regulations including Competition Bureau, Canadian Code, and FTC guidelines. Liaise between internal teams and external legal counsel to resolve production liabilities, handle third-party clearances and licensing, and facilitate invoice approvals. Review finished assets for rights compliance and arrange necessary insurances. Track material licenses and facilitate brand partnerships or co-promotional agreements between clients and third parties.
Required Qualifications
- Basic understanding of legal contract provisions - especially licensing vs assignment/ownership
- Working knowledge of the commercial/film production industry
- Experience managing legal contracting processes for Talent and Influencer contracts
- 3-5 years of related work experience in an agency business affairs environment
- Experience working in Integrated and Influencer Marketing, with on and off camera and celebrities
- Experience navigating redlines reviews and facilitating contracts conversations between stakeholders to close deals
Desired Qualifications
- Experience working in Integrated and Influencer Marketing, with on and off camera and celebrities all desirable
- Experience navigating redlines reviews and facilitating contracts conversations between stakeholders to close deals, preferred but not required
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