LawSikho

Deadline 08-11-2026

Location Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Details of the Organization

Founded by internationally acclaimed actor, filmmaker, author, and educator Anupam Kher, Actor Prepares Studio is a leading film, television, theatre, and content production house committed to creating powerful stories that inspire and resonate globally.

With an acclaimed portfolio that includes *Tanvi The Great*, *Maine Gandhi Ko Nahi Maara*, *Bariwali*, *I Went Shopping for Robert De Niro*, award-winning documentaries, and internationally celebrated theatre productions, the studio continues to champion bold, meaningful storytelling.

Actor Prepares Studio is also home to Actor Prepares, one of India's most respected acting schools, which has trained acclaimed actors including Deepika Padukone, Hrithik Roshan, Kiara Advani, Varun Dhawan, and Abhishek Bachchan. Through the Anupam Kher Foundation, the studio is equally dedicated to empowering underprivileged children through education and opportunity.

Driven by creativity, excellence, and social impact, Actor Prepares Studio continues to shape stories that leave a lasting impression on audiences worldwide.

Details of the Job/Internship

Position: In-House Legal Counsel

We are seeking a motivated and commercially minded In-House Legal Counsel with 2–3 years of experience to provide practical legal support across the organization.

The role focuses on contract drafting and negotiation, media and entertainment transactions, intellectual property, production matters and general commercial advisory. The candidate will work closely with business, creative, production and leadership teams, manage routine matters independently and escalate complex or high-risk issues appropriately.

Role and Responsibilities

Draft, review and negotiate commercial and entertainment-related agreements.
Manage agreements with artists, actors, writers, directors, producers, vendors, agencies, brands and other partners.
Review NDAs, service agreements, consultancy agreements, artist agreements, endorsement agreements, licensing agreements and other contracts.
Identify legal and commercial risks and recommend practical solutions.
Provide day-to-day legal support to internal teams and management.
Support films, digital content, OTT and other entertainment projects, including production, post-production and distribution-related legal requirements.
Review agreements with artists, cast, crew, vendors and creative collaborators.
Support rights acquisition, licensing, assignments, releases and content clearances.
Advise on copyright, trademarks, personality/publicity rights and other IP matters.
Assist with IP due diligence, chain-of-title documentation and the use of third-party content, music, footage, photographs and artwork.
Monitor relevant legal and regulatory developments and support compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
Maintain contracts, approvals, legal records and rights documentation.
Improve internal legal processes, checklists and templates.
Coordinate with external counsel on specialized matters and disputes.

Required Skills & Qualifications

LL.B. from a recognized university.
Enrolment with the Bar Council of India / relevant State Bar Council.
2–3 years of relevant experience, preferably in Media & Entertainment, IP, Corporate/Commercial law or a law firm.
Strong contract drafting, review and negotiation skills.
Good understanding of the Indian Contract Act, Copyright Act, Trade Marks Act and related laws.
Strong legal research, analytical and communication skills.
Ability to explain legal issues clearly to non-legal stakeholders.
Strong attention to detail, commercial judgement and ability to manage multiple deadlines independently.

Preferred Experience

Eligibility

2–3 Years

Location: Andheri West, Mumbai

Industry: Media & Entertainment

Media and entertainment contracts, including artist, talent, film, OTT, production and co-production agreements.
Licensing, assignment, rights acquisition, content clearance and distribution arrangements.
Brand endorsement agreements.
Copyright, trademark and personality rights.
IP due diligence and chain of title.

The ideal candidate is proactive, detail-oriented, commercially aware and interested in the Media & Entertainment industry. They should be able to understand business objectives, assess legal risks and provide practical, solutions-oriented advice.

The candidate should take ownership of matters, work with minimal supervision and collaborate effectively with business, creative and production teams.
Apply here or send your resume to admin@actorprepares.in