Senior Vice President, Business & Legal Affairs

Job Description

<h3>Job Description</h3><p>Job Description<p><p><strong>Company Overview</strong></p><p>A leading Canadian content company known for the creation, production, and distribution of high-caliber dramatic series is expanding its senior leadership team. With a strong track record of delivering innovative and globally resonant scripted content, the company is entering its next phase of growth through strategic partnerships and international co-productions.</p><p><br /></p><p><strong>Role Overview</strong></p><p>The Senior Vice President, Business & Legal Affairs will play a key leadership role in driving strategic business affairs, global partnerships, and co-production activity. This executive will lead negotiations, structure complex financing deals, and oversee international rights and legal frameworks that support the packaging and delivery of major scripted content across borders.</p><p>This is a hybrid role that blends the acumen of a business-minded producer with deep legal and financial fluency. The successful candidate will have proven experience working with global streamers, major broadcasters, funders, and co-production partners across multiple jurisdictions.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><strong>Strategic Leadership</strong></p><ul><li>Lead the company’s business affairs strategy across development, production, and post.</li><li>Serve as the senior liaison with key external stakeholders including broadcasters, legal counsel, funders, and distributors.</li><li>Represent the company in high-level dealmaking and business development negotiations.</li><li>Oversee international and interprovincial co-productions, including project structuring and compliance.</li></ul><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><strong>Global Partnerships & Deal Structuring</strong></p><ul><li>Identify and execute strategic partnerships with international production companies, distributors, and streaming platforms.</li><li>Negotiate and close complex co-production and financing agreements, including international treaty co-productions.</li><li>Secure rights to high-value IP and work with legal teams across jurisdictions (e.g., Canada, U.S., U.K., EU).</li><li>Lead pre-sale efforts and manage multi-part financing structures for scripted content.</li></ul><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><strong>Cross-Functional Collaboration</strong></p><ul><li>Partner with internal teams (Development, Production, Legal, Finance) to ensure consistent deal execution.</li><li>Oversee documentation, closings, and legal deliverables on major deals.</li><li>Ensure creative, operational, and commercial objectives are aligned across all projects.</li></ul><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><strong>Funding & Compliance</strong></p><ul><li>Supervise applications and reporting for external funding sources (e.g., CMF, Ontario Creates, Bell Fund, NOHFC).</li><li>Ensure compliance with Canadian content regulations (CAVCO, CRTC) and international treaty obligations.</li><li>Maintain oversight on rights management, copyright, and funder deliverables.</li></ul><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><strong>Leadership & Operations</strong></p><ul><li>Lead and mentor a high-performing Business Affairs team.</li><li>Drive operational excellence and continuous improvement in dealmaking processes.</li><li>Represent the company at key industry events and markets.</li></ul><p></p><p><br /></p><p><strong>Qualifications</strong></p><ul><li>15–25 years of senior-level experience in business affairs, television production, or media law.</li><li>Demonstrated success in leading international negotiations and structuring multi-party deals.</li><li>Deep knowledge of Canadian financing tools and international co-production agreements.</li><li>Strong industry relationships with global buyers, distributors, streamers, and legal stakeholders.</li><li>Background in rights management, IP acquisition, and production financing.</li><li>Legal or business degree preferred; fluency in both English and French is a strong asset.</li></ul><p><br /></p><p><strong>Interested?</strong></p><p> Apply now or message Zoe directly at <span >Zoe@toptiertalentgroup.com</span> for a confidential chat.</p></p></p>