COMMERCIAL LEGAL COUNSEL FTC - MEDIA PRODUCTION SERVICES - START ASAP

JR United Kingdom; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in film and TV production services is seeking a Commercial Legal Counsel to join their agile legal team. The role involves drafting agreements, advising on legal matters, and mentoring junior staff. Ideal for a qualified lawyer passionate about the entertainment industry, offering a fixed-term contract, with immediate start preferred.

Qualifications

• Qualified lawyer, ideally with 3–6 years PQE.
• Solid experience in commercial contracts.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, international environment.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Commercial contracts experience

Strong communication skills

Business acumen

Attention to detail

Proactive mindset

Education

Qualified lawyer

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28.06.2025

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12.08.2025

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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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