Netflix is one of the world's leading entertainment services, with over 300 million paid memberships in over 190 countries enjoying TV series, films and games across a wide variety of genres and languages. Members can play, pause and resume watching as much as they want, anytime, anywhere, and can change their plans at any time.
THE OPPORTUNITY
Netflix seeks a seasoned, intellectually curious business and legal affairs executive to join our team in Taipei, Taiwan. This role will handle business and legal affairs for our Chinese-language content initiative that licenses, commissions, and markets Chinese-language films and series for Netflix’s global streaming service. The successful candidate will serve as a key collaborator to Netflix’s Chinese-language content and marketing teams and will be responsible for providing clear, actionable, and strategic business and legal affairs advice to drive business objectives. Additionally, they will be responsible for structuring, negotiating, drafting, and closing content deals; providing legal support for production and marketing for Chinese-language films and series; and building and managing internal and external relationships with key content and production partners.
The ideal candidate is excited and inspired byNetflix culture and eager to be part of an entrepreneurial, global organization. They are comfortable working proactively and making decisions that have both business and legal impact. This is a demanding, fast-paced role that requires curiosity and significant initiative.
This position will be based in Taipei, Taiwan, with periodic international travel, including to Netflix’s office in Singapore.
REQUIREMENTS
The successful candidate must have fluency in English and Mandarin, with the ability to communicate confidently and effectively in both languages. Demonstrated native-level written proficiency in Chinese is required.
This person must have experience advising on business and legal issues in the entertainment, media, and/or intellectual property industries. Experience drafting and negotiating contracts in the Chinese-language film or television industry in Taiwan (in licensing, production, financing, and/or distribution) is required.
The successful candidate will also possess the following:
- Ability to take initiative and work independently
- Ability to work on a high volume of assignments under tight timeframes in a fast-paced environment and to prioritize accordingly
- Curiosity and willingness to tackle matters outside their area of expertise
- Strong written and verbal communication skills (candor, honesty, tact)
- Ability to work closely with and manage outside counsel
- Ability to work effectively and collaboratively cross-functionally
- Ability to think practically and be solution-oriented
- Adaptable negotiation style
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Serving as a business partner and key collaborator to Chinese-language content and marketing executives.
- Providing clear, actionable, and strategic business and legal affairs advice.
- Deal structuring and contract drafting and negotiation in Chinese, with a focus on content licensing and acquisition, and on original content development and production
- Conducting industry and territory-specific research
- Working cross-functionally to maintain alignment between departments
Inclusion is a Netflix value and we strive to host a meaningful interview experience for all candidates. If you want an accommodation/adjustment for a disability or any other reason during the hiring process, please send a request to your recruiting partner.
We are an equal-opportunity employer and celebrate diversity, recognizing that diversity builds stronger teams. We approach diversity and inclusion seriously and thoughtfully. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, national origin, caste, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic makeup, marital status, or military service.