COMMERCIAL LEGAL COUNSEL FTC - MEDIA PRODUCTION SERVICES - START ASAP

JR United Kingdom; London; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global film and TV production services company seeks a Commercial Legal Counsel on a fixed-term contract. Ideal candidates will have around 3-6 years PQE and solid experience in commercial contracts, eager to support major film productions and work in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Indicatively c. 3–6 years PQE.
• Experience drafting and negotiating contracts.
• Strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate studio and equipment rental agreements.
• Provide legal and business affairs advice to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with external counsel and manage legal projects.

Skills

Communication

Commercial Contracts

Business Acumen

Attention to Detail

Education

Qualified Lawyer

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28.06.2025

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12.08.2025

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Job Description:

COMMERCIAL LEGAL COUNSEL - c. 3-6 YRS' PQE
FILM & TV PRODUCTION SERVICES
FIXED TERM CONTRACT, START ASAP
FULL TIME OR 4 DAYS/WEEK
HYBRID
? Work Behind the Scenes of Major Film & TV Productions
Are you a commercially minded lawyer ready for your next challenge in the entertainment and media world? We're looking for a skilled Associate Legal Counsel to join a global leader in film and TV production services on a fixed-term contract, supporting their legal operations across the UK and Europe.
This is your chance to be part of an agile, collaborative legal team that advises on everything from high-value equipment rental agreements to licensing deals for studio space used by some of the world’s biggest productions.
? What You’ll Do:

• Draft and negotiate studio and equipment rental agreements with major film & TV clients
• Provide pragmatic legal and business affairs advice to stakeholders on procurement, licensing, MSAs etc
• Work across commercial contracts, IP, real estate, employment, and corporate law
• Collaborate with external counsel, lead due diligence, and manage strategic legal projects
• Contribute to internal legal training and mentor one junior team member

? What You Bring:

• You must be a qualified lawyer (indicatively c.3–6 years PQE, but this is flexible) with solid commercial contracts experience
• Strong communication skills and business acumen
• Comfortable working independently in a fast-paced, international environment
• A passion for film and television – or at least an appreciation for what happens behind the scenes!
• Meticulous attention to detail and a proactive mindset

? Why Join? You’ll be joining a global industry leader with operations across 40+ cities and 6 countries, supporting the biggest names in entertainment.You'll get exposure to varied legal work, an inclusive team culture, and the opportunity to contribute to the magic of the screen from the legal front lines.
? Immediate start preferred.
Interested? Apply now to help power the global content industry – from behind the scenes.
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