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About the Role

Oversee the development, negotiation support, drafting, execution, and administration of production agreements from development through delivery. Ensure contractual rights are accurately captured and managed, provide expert guidance on production commitments, and lead a team responsible for delivering high-quality contract administration that supports APTN's extensive volume of original programming.

Responsibilities

• Review and execute original programming legal agreements after principal terms are negotiated and finalized.
• Respond to general legal inquiries.
• Advise on and review legally binding commitments related to programming.
• Participate in the development and implementation of long-term organizational strategic and business plans.
• Issue notice to producers/distributors for substantial breach of contractual obligations.
• Develop a comprehensive understanding of the CRTC broadcast license and other industry standard guidelines.
• Attend interdepartmental working groups to ensure Programming issues are addressed.
• Draft legal documents prior to review by APTN’s legal counsel.
• Ensure secure handling and storage of confidential documents.
• Perform human resources functions including interviewing, recruiting, training, planning, assigning work, appraising performance, rewarding, disciplining, addressing complaints, and resolving problems.

Requirements

• Post-secondary education in a relevant discipline and 5 years of related experience (contract law, entertainment/business affairs law), or an equivalent combination of education, experience, and traditional knowledge.
• Experience executing and managing legal and financial documents.
• Supervisory or managerial experience.
• Experience working with an Indigenous organization is an asset.
• Knowledge of Indigenous cultural perspectives is an asset.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

Location

• Canada

Work Type

• Full-time

Experience Level

• Managerial
• 5 years related experience

Education Level

• Post-secondary education

Benefits

• Company-paid full health & dental coverage
• Virtual health
• Mental health supports
• Employer-matched pension plan
• Employee/family assistance program
• 35-hour week
• Training support

About the Company

• APTN launched in 1999 as the first national Indigenous broadcaster in the world.
• The network is a global leader in programming celebrating the rich diversity of Indigenous Peoples across Turtle Island and beyond.
• A respected non-profit and charitable broadcaster, APTN shares authentic stories in English, French, and a variety of Indigenous languages with nearly 10 million Canadian households.
• APTN proudly features over 80% Canadian content and inspires audiences via multiple platforms, including its Indigenous-focused streaming service, APTN +.
• As a national Indigenous media organization, APTN is committed to fostering cultural diversity and Indigenous representation within our workforce.

Equal Opportunity

• We encourage Indigenous applicants to self-identify, in support of our ongoing efforts to reflect and serve the communities we represent.
• Proof of Indigenous ancestry may be required.
• We recognize that colonial impacts may prevent access to formal documentation, and we are committed to working respectfully with all applicants to support alternative forms of verification where appropriate.