Vice President, Business & Legal Affairs
About the role
About New Metric Media
New Metric Media is a leading and award-winning entertainment studio focused on creating brand-defining, memorable, and authentic comedy content for global audiences. The company is behind the hit Hulu/Crave original comedies LETTERKENNY
and SHORESY
, the Netflix/CityTV premium drama series BAD BLOOD
, the CTV/CW original comedy CHILDREN RUIN EVERYTHING
, and the Crave original comedy BRIA MACK GETS A LIFE
.
New Metric is also recognized as a leader in 360° brand marketing for its success with Letterkenny and Bad Blood’s off-screen extensions, including beer, collectible merchandise, as well as Letterkenny LIVE!, a North American theatre tour with the stars of the series.
Role
New Metric Media is seeking a Vice President, Business & Legal Affairs (BLA) to help propel the company into its next phase of growth. This is a dynamic role suited to a business-minded lawyer who brings both strategic insight and a hands-on approach. As the leader of the Business & Legal Affairs function, you’ll shape the legal strategy, build and guide the team, and partner closely with our development, production, finance, merchandise & licensing, and corporate groups to support an expanding slate of television productions and related initiatives.
Responsibilities
- Lead, support and develop BLA team
- Provide concise legal advice to internal stakeholders and external counsel to execute
- Support the Business Affairs team and Legal Counsel to execute on business affairs activities related to productions including tax credits and advising on the availability of financial incentives for film, television and digital projects from CAVCO, CMF, Bell Fund, Ontario Creates etc.
Establish processes and systems to streamline the negotiation, drafting, and execution of agreements across the business, including:
- Talent and literary agreements at both development and production stages
- Contracts with private and public funders, including broadcasters (development and production), rights acquisitions, payment schedules, and sales terms Sales and acquisitions agreements, with a strong understanding of windowing and monetization strategies
- Development-stage IP acquisitions
- Production-related agreements such as clearances, vendor services, music licensing, insurance, and product placement
- Distribution agreements for domestic and international markets
- Ancillary rights agreements, including merchandise, licensing, live touring, video games, and e-commerce
- Corporate agreements related to HR, vendors/suppliers, and strategic partnerships
Qualifications
- Qualified lawyer (J.D. or LL.B) in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario
- 7–10 years of relevant experience in corporate/commercial law, entertainment law, or an in-house legal role
- Strong knowledge of copyright law and intellectual property
- Deep understanding of Canadian content regulations, funding models, and the broader Canadian and U.S. entertainment landscape
- Well-versed in working with film and television guilds, unions, and funders (e.g., WGC/WGA, ACTRA/SAG, DGC/DGA, CMF, Telefilm)
- Respected reputation among agents, unions, and funding bodies
- Skilled in negotiating and drafting corporate, commercial, and IP agreements
- Familiarity with business concepts including finance plans, budgets, cash flows, and revenue-sharing models
- Excellent legal and business judgment with a proactive, solution-oriented mindset
- Outstanding organizational skills and attention to detail; able to prioritize effectively in a dynamic environment
- Strong negotiation, analytical, and written communication skills
- Proven leadership experience; fosters high performance and team development
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and meet time-sensitive deliverables
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and communicate effectively across all levels of the organization
- Confident, dependable, and results-driven, with a high level of integrity
- Comfortable leading presentations and providing strategic counsel to a wide range of stakeholders
Why Join Us?
At New Metric Media, we believe in creating experiences that connect fans to the stories and brands they love. As our VP of Business & Legal Affairs, you’ll play a critical role in shaping the legal and commercial framework that supports our productions. You’ll collaborate with creative, strategic, and operational teams to help bring our projects to life, while working on some of the most recognized brands in Canadian entertainment.
How to Apply
If this sounds like the perfect opportunity for you, please email your resume to: amazingopportunities@newmetricmedia.com
.
About New Metric Media
Based in Toronto, New Metric Media is an award-winning independent entertainment studio specializing in building comedy brands across tv production, live entertainment, distribution, merchandising and licensing. Recipient of Playback's 2022 Production Company of the Year award and the Banff World Media Festival’s 2018 Innovative Producer Award, the company’s slate of programming includes the hit Crave/Hulu original comedy Letterkenny, the Crave/Hulu Letterkenny spinoff series Shoresy, the CTV/CW half-hour comedy series Children Ruin Everything, as well as the all-new half-hour Crave comedy series Bria Mack Gets A Life. New Metric Media is recognized as a leader in 360 degree brand marketing and its success with Letterkenny off-screen extensions, including beer and whisky, collectible merchandise and Letterkenny LIVE!, a sold-out North American theatre tour featuring the stars of the series.
Vice President, Business & Legal Affairs
About the role
About New Metric Media
New Metric Media is a leading and award-winning entertainment studio focused on creating brand-defining, memorable, and authentic comedy content for global audiences. The company is behind the hit Hulu/Crave original comedies LETTERKENNY
and SHORESY
, the Netflix/CityTV premium drama series BAD BLOOD
, the CTV/CW original comedy CHILDREN RUIN EVERYTHING
, and the Crave original comedy BRIA MACK GETS A LIFE
.
New Metric is also recognized as a leader in 360° brand marketing for its success with Letterkenny and Bad Blood’s off-screen extensions, including beer, collectible merchandise, as well as Letterkenny LIVE!, a North American theatre tour with the stars of the series.
Role
New Metric Media is seeking a Vice President, Business & Legal Affairs (BLA) to help propel the company into its next phase of growth. This is a dynamic role suited to a business-minded lawyer who brings both strategic insight and a hands-on approach. As the leader of the Business & Legal Affairs function, you’ll shape the legal strategy, build and guide the team, and partner closely with our development, production, finance, merchandise & licensing, and corporate groups to support an expanding slate of television productions and related initiatives.
Responsibilities
- Lead, support and develop BLA team
- Provide concise legal advice to internal stakeholders and external counsel to execute
- Support the Business Affairs team and Legal Counsel to execute on business affairs activities related to productions including tax credits and advising on the availability of financial incentives for film, television and digital projects from CAVCO, CMF, Bell Fund, Ontario Creates etc.
Establish processes and systems to streamline the negotiation, drafting, and execution of agreements across the business, including:
- Talent and literary agreements at both development and production stages
- Contracts with private and public funders, including broadcasters (development and production), rights acquisitions, payment schedules, and sales terms Sales and acquisitions agreements, with a strong understanding of windowing and monetization strategies
- Development-stage IP acquisitions
- Production-related agreements such as clearances, vendor services, music licensing, insurance, and product placement
- Distribution agreements for domestic and international markets
- Ancillary rights agreements, including merchandise, licensing, live touring, video games, and e-commerce
- Corporate agreements related to HR, vendors/suppliers, and strategic partnerships
Qualifications
- Qualified lawyer (J.D. or LL.B) in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario
- 7–10 years of relevant experience in corporate/commercial law, entertainment law, or an in-house legal role
- Strong knowledge of copyright law and intellectual property
- Deep understanding of Canadian content regulations, funding models, and the broader Canadian and U.S. entertainment landscape
- Well-versed in working with film and television guilds, unions, and funders (e.g., WGC/WGA, ACTRA/SAG, DGC/DGA, CMF, Telefilm)
- Respected reputation among agents, unions, and funding bodies
- Skilled in negotiating and drafting corporate, commercial, and IP agreements
- Familiarity with business concepts including finance plans, budgets, cash flows, and revenue-sharing models
- Excellent legal and business judgment with a proactive, solution-oriented mindset
- Outstanding organizational skills and attention to detail; able to prioritize effectively in a dynamic environment
- Strong negotiation, analytical, and written communication skills
- Proven leadership experience; fosters high performance and team development
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and meet time-sensitive deliverables
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and communicate effectively across all levels of the organization
- Confident, dependable, and results-driven, with a high level of integrity
- Comfortable leading presentations and providing strategic counsel to a wide range of stakeholders
Why Join Us?
At New Metric Media, we believe in creating experiences that connect fans to the stories and brands they love. As our VP of Business & Legal Affairs, you’ll play a critical role in shaping the legal and commercial framework that supports our productions. You’ll collaborate with creative, strategic, and operational teams to help bring our projects to life, while working on some of the most recognized brands in Canadian entertainment.
How to Apply
If this sounds like the perfect opportunity for you, please email your resume to: amazingopportunities@newmetricmedia.com
.
About New Metric Media
Based in Toronto, New Metric Media is an award-winning independent entertainment studio specializing in building comedy brands across tv production, live entertainment, distribution, merchandising and licensing. Recipient of Playback's 2022 Production Company of the Year award and the Banff World Media Festival’s 2018 Innovative Producer Award, the company’s slate of programming includes the hit Crave/Hulu original comedy Letterkenny, the Crave/Hulu Letterkenny spinoff series Shoresy, the CTV/CW half-hour comedy series Children Ruin Everything, as well as the all-new half-hour Crave comedy series Bria Mack Gets A Life. New Metric Media is recognized as a leader in 360 degree brand marketing and its success with Letterkenny off-screen extensions, including beer and whisky, collectible merchandise and Letterkenny LIVE!, a sold-out North American theatre tour featuring the stars of the series.