Who We Are
Angel is the home of stories that amplify light. Through its platform, thousands of “Angel” investors choose which titles will be created, funded, and distributed. Angel allows creators and audiences to form passionate communities around their creative projects, making the story behind the story as important as the final project itself. Some of the studio's key projects-- The Sound of Freedom and Dry Bar Comedy --have earned billions of views around the world. Learn more at Angel.com
We’re looking for passionate team members who want to build world-class products that will reshape media over the coming decades. Learn more about:
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Summary/objective:
The General Counsel will serve as a strategic partner to the executive team, providing comprehensive legal guidance to support the company’s business objectives. This role will encompass a wide range of responsibilities, including managing the transition to and status as a publicly-traded company, compliance with SEC regulations, corporate governance, contract negotiations, intellectual property management, and risk assessment. This role will also help to negotiate and draft agreements related to the development and production of live-action and animated content, addressing legal matters that span from guild compliance to tax issues, and lead the legal team, ensuring that our legal strategies align with the company's goals and protect its interests.
Expectations at Angel Studios: Amplify light in every action.As the owner of your outcomes, you are empowered to break down silos and coordinate with any and all people you need in order to reach your goals.You are ultimately responsible for achieving the outcomes while also using resources wisely - whether that be money, people, or time.Know your customer - it might be our viewers, investors, creators, or internal Angel Teams. Ensure you understand your customer and are providing what THEY need and not just what you want to build.Give consistent and timely candid feedback with compassion - your team members need to know where they stand at all times. If you find yourself doubting a team member, address it swiftly with actionable feedback.Contributes in a way that moves the Angel mission forward and exemplifies the team qualities required for working at Angel.When faced with roadblocks, mistakes or unforeseen circumstances, consistently and proactively find creative solutions and/or break down barriers to handle the challenge or complication. (Focus is on creating/building/testing/learning/resolution rather than getting stuck and identifying or placing blame). Essential functions Entertainment & Media Law: Draft, review, and negotiate entertainment industry agreements, including film and television production agreements, distribution, licensing, and sales agreements, talent, writer, director, and producer agreements, rights acquisitions and chain-of-title documentation, advise internal teams on intellectual property, guild, and talent-related issues, and support content clearance, rights management, and risk mitigation for new releases.Guild and Clearance Issues: Advise on clearance matters, guild issues, and other legal concerns related to the production, marketing, and distribution of films and television series.Commercial Contracts: Draft and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements, including vendor, services, SaaS, and technology agreements, marketing, sponsorship, and promotional agreements, NDAs, consulting, and strategic partnership agreements. Develop and maintain contract templates and playbooks. Partner with business teams to structure deals that balance legal risk with commercial objectives.Intellectual Property Management: Assist with intellectual property issues, including copyrights, trademarks, and licensing agreements, ensuring that the company’s content and creative assets are legally protected.Cross-Functional & Strategic Support: Support special projects, strategic initiatives, and transactions as assigned by the CLO.Public Company & Compliance: Assist and Support compliance with SEC, NYSE, and other regulatory requirements including SEC filings (10-K, 10-Q, 8-K), and administration of company policies.Data Privacy, Employment, and Compliance: Assist with data privacy, employment issues, and regulatory compliance.Litigation & Dispute Management: Assist with domestic litigation matters, including commercial disputes, intellectual property matters, employment-related claims. Coordinate with and manage outside counsel, budgets, and litigation strategy. Assist with dispute avoidance, settlement strategy, and pre-litigation risk analysis. Required education and experience Education: Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school with active membership in good standing with the state bar; admission to practice law in UtahExperience: 5+ years of legal experience with a strong background in entertainment law, corporate law, securities law, and intellectual property.Communication: Ability to communicate complex legal concepts clearly and effectively to non-legal stakeholders.Familiarity with Film/TV Production: Experience navigating legal issues related to film and television production, including talent agreements, guild compliance, and content distribution.High-Pressure: Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.Integrity: High ethical standards and a commitment to integrity in all business dealings and discretion in handling confidential information.Technology Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word), Google Suite, and financial data platforms (e.g., Bloomberg, FactSet). Work Environment Work environment - When in the main office, expect a comfortable, air-conditioned work environment. Team members are issued their own desks, but the office is an open, shared space and can be fast-paced and occasionally noisy.Physical demands - Will need to be able to sit or stand at a desk for extended periods of time.Position type and expected hours of work - Regular full-time, 40 hours per weekTravel required - Must be willing and able to travel out-of-state if needed.Work authorization - Must be authorized to work in the United States.EEO statementAt Angel Studios, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates.Other dutiesPlease note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the team member for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Additional Information Perks at Angel:
- Competitive compensation
- 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision premiums for employees and dependents
- Short, and Long Term Disability Insurance and Basic Life Insurance paid for employee, with option of additional AD&D insurance
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Health Spending Account (HSA)
- 401(k) investment opportunity with employer match
- Paid parental leave
- Identity Theft Insurance
- Pet Insurance
Other duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the team member for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Angel is an Equal Opportunity Employer:
At Angel, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates.
Compensation Commensurate with experience and scope of responsibilities.
