LEGAL COUNSEL, PRODUCTION - REMOTE OR FLEXIBLE ROLE

Kinsella Legal Limited; West Yorkshire; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent studio in the media sector is seeking a qualified Legal Counsel with production experience for a fixed-term maternity cover role. The successful candidate will provide legal services across various departments, including negotiating agreements and managing intellectual property rights. This remote or flexible position offers an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic and creative environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in TV and/or film production.
• Proven drafting skills across different agreement types.
• Ability to provide day-to-day legal advice.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate and draft talent and crew agreements.
• Liaise with agents and manage production development agreements.
• Provide legal support throughout productions.

Skills

Negotiation

Drafting

Communication

Problem Solving

Presentation

Education

Qualified media lawyer

Job description

LEGAL COUNSEL, PRODUCTION - REMOTE OR FLEXIBLE ROLE

Location: Leeds, Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom

Application Deadline: 18.05.2025

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Full Job Description

Position: LEGAL COUNSEL, PRODUCTION

Sector: MEDIA & ENTERTAINMENT

Contract: 10-12 MONTHS FTC – ASAP START

Work Arrangement: REMOTE OR FLEXIBLE WORKING

Our client is an award-winning independent studio creating film, series, advertising, interactive entertainment, and attractions. They also distribute and license their brands. The company is fun, dynamic, creative, and busy.

We are looking for a qualified media lawyer with production experience to join the Business Affairs team on a fixed-term maternity cover contract. The role reports to the Head of Business Affairs.

The Business Affairs team provides commercial advice and legal services across all departments, including production, co-production, feature films, marketing, licensing, merchandising, commercials, and live events. They also handle intellectual property rights and brand protection.

The ideal candidate will have experience in TV and/or film production, with additional experience in rights, licensing/distribution, and media law. Responsibilities include negotiating and drafting talent and crew agreements, liaising with agents, managing production development agreements, music licensing, and post-production delivery requirements. The candidate should be able to lead legal support throughout productions, draft and negotiate agreements, and provide day-to-day legal advice.

We seek lawyers with proven drafting skills, adaptability across different agreement types, excellent communication, presentation, problem-solving, and negotiation skills.

If you are motivated, proactive, and flexible, please get in touch ASAP.

Note: Due to high application volume, only candidates residing in the UK with relevant UK experience will be contacted.