Netflix
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Feb 18, 2025
Full time
Team: Legal & Public Policy Work Type: Onsite
Netflix is a global entertainment leader, serving 283 million paid members across 190+ countries. Our platform offers a diverse range of TV series, films, and games in multiple languages and genres. Subscribers can enjoy unlimited viewing anytime, anywhere, with the flexibility to modify their plans at any time.
We are seeking an Associate Counsel to join our Business and Legal Affairs team in Canada. This role will primarily focus on scripted original drama series but will also involve comedy series, feature films, and documentary programming. The selected candidate will collaborate closely with the Netflix Canada original content team—including Creative, Production, Finance, and Marketing—handling various responsibilities such as:
Negotiating and drafting agreements for writers, producers, directors, actors, and other key creative talents.
Overseeing legal aspects of film and series projects throughout all phases—from script development to post-production and global streaming.
Acting as a strategic advisor in managing Netflix Canada’s content slate.
Key Requirements:
Knowledge of the evolving Canadian regulatory landscape and market trends, along with expertise in traditional business and legal affairs.
Strong ability to multitask and take ownership of projects in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
Experience handling tight deadlines while maintaining a collaborative and effective approach.
Required Qualifications:
Deep understanding of scripted series and/or feature film production, particularly the business and legal aspects of the industry.
Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills to drive deal-making processes.
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, fostering strong internal and external partnerships.
Creative problem-solving mindset with a willingness to innovate.
Ability to work independently and adapt to evolving priorities.
Proven experience collaborating across multiple teams.
Effective time and project management skills.
Curiosity and openness to learning and applying insights to improve processes.
French language proficiency is a plus but not required.
Education & Experience:
BA/BS, LLB/JD, and active membership with the Law Society of Ontario.
Minimum of 2 years’ experience in film and/or television, with hands-on experience drafting and negotiating development and production agreements for scripted content.
Strong grasp of the development, production, and distribution process for scripted film and television.
Solid understanding of the Canadian entertainment industry.
Compensation & Benefits:
Our compensation model consists solely of an annual salary, with no bonuses. Each year, employees choose how to allocate their earnings between salary and stock options. Compensation is determined based on market trends and an individual’s background, skills, and experience.
Netflix offers a comprehensive benefits package, including Supplemental Health and Dental Plans, Mental Health support, an RRSP Retirement Plan with employer match, Stock Option Program, Disability Programs, Family-forming benefits, and Life and Serious Injury Benefits. We also provide paid leave programs. Full-time hourly employees accrue 35 paid days annually for vacation, holidays, and sick leave. Full-time salaried employees have immediate access to flexible time off. More details about our benefits can be found here .
Our Culture & Inclusion Commitment:
Netflix has a distinctive work environment and culture. Learn more about it here .
We value inclusion and strive to create a positive interview experience for all candidates. If you require accommodations during the hiring process due to a disability or any other reason, please contact your recruiting partner for support.
As an equal-opportunity employer, we celebrate diversity and believe it strengthens our teams. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, ancestry, nationality, caste, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, marital status, or military service.