Commercial Lawyer - Media & Entertainment

IDEX Consulting; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international law firm in London is looking for a PQE associate to join their Entertainment & Media team. The ideal candidate will have experience in drafting and negotiating media contracts, alongside a solid understanding of intellectual property and regulatory matters. This role provides a unique opportunity to work closely with partners and clients, ensuring engagement in significant projects within a recognized team.

Qualifications

• Experience from a leading law firm is required.
• Understanding of IP and emerging technologies is beneficial.
• Exposure to entertainment and media transactional work is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate commercial contracts in media and entertainment.
• Provide advice on copyright and media regulatory issues.
• Collaborate with partners and clients daily.

Skills

Commercial media and entertainment contracts

Negotiation skills

Intellectual property knowledge

Regulatory advice

Education

Qualified lawyer with 1-4 PQE

Job description

The Firm:

A large, international law firm with offices across Europe, the Middle East, Asia and the United States, who work businesses from large listed corporations to mid-market and emerging enterprises, are seeking a 2-4 PQE associate to join a thriving Entertainment & Media team in London.

About the Role:

The team acts as a trusted advisor across all aspects of the industry, including music, video games and e-sports, film, television, advertising and marketing, retailers, luxury fashion brands, celebrities, technology and telecommunications, and sport.

You will draft and negotiate commercial media and entertainment contracts (including copyright licences and assignments) and provide advice on copyright and media regulatory issues, with a particular interest in intellectual property and emerging technologies.

About You:

This role will suit an experienced lawyer who is seeking increased responsibility and the opportunity to work closely with partners and clients on a day-to-day basis.

Benefits:

• You will be a 1-4 PQE lawyer with experience gained from an equally leading law firm.
• You will have experience across commercial and IP matters. Exposure to entertainment & media transactional work would be ideal.
• You will join a team, who are highly ranked across several independent legal directories for its work in Media & Entertainment and related fields.
• Additionally, you will join a firm who places a strong emphasis on listening to its people, incorporating their ideas wherever possible, and is widely recognised in legal rankings for both practice quality and workplace initiatives.

To Apply:

Please submit your CV. If this role isn't quite right, please contact me for a confidential conversation to discuss other opportunities we have that may be suitable. Phone: [phone]. Email: [e-mail]

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