Fulcrum is seeking a lawyer with 3+ years' post-admission experience to join its in-house legal team.Fulcrum Media Finance is the market-leading cashflow financier for film and television productions in Australia and New Zealand.
We provide cashflow solutions for various grants and tax rebates, including the Australian Producer Offset and the Recent Zealand Screen Production Rebate.
Fulcrum also assists with cashflow for distribution guarantees, international presales, and licence fees.
To date, we have financed over 500 film and television productions including Together, Apple Cider Vinegar, The Power of the Dog, The Newsreader, Bump, Bluey and Survivor (Series 7).
Role DescriptionThe key responsibilities of the role include:Drafting and reviewing Fulcrum's agreements, including its loan, security and interparty documentationReviewing and commenting on co-financier agreements, including distribution agreements,



licence agreements and investment agreementsInstructing external lawyersConducting research on legal and regulatory issues relevant to Fulcrum and film and television industryImproving internal legal processes including template and precedent managementAdvising on compliance and regulatory issues including AML/CTF complianceCorresponding and liaising with producers and lawyers on project-related mattersAttending film and television industry briefings, functions, festivals and marketsWho we are looking forThe essential criteria for the role include:Minimum 3 years of post-admission legal experienceAbility to work to deadlines in a high-volume work environmentEffective communication skills and ability to work collaborativelyExperience in contract negotiation and draftingStrong attention to detailThe ideal applicant may be an entertainment lawyer or business affairs executive who is looking to gain more experience in film and television financing, and take an active role building and maintaining relationships with the key players in the industry.
The role would also be ideal for a lawyer with banking or finance experience who is looking to make a move into the film and television industry.Our offices are based in Paddington, NSW and we would expect applicants to be available to work from our Sydeny office.
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📌 Legal And Business Affairs Executive (New South Wales)
🏢 Fulcrum Media Finance
📍 New South Wales