Legal and Business Affairs Manager

ITV; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A major television network is seeking a Legal & Business Affairs Manager for a 12-month contract to cover maternity leave. The role involves leading negotiations and advising the Global Content Team on legal and commercial aspects of content acquisition. Candidates should be qualified lawyers with a strong negotiating background, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work under pressure. The position offers a competitive salary with flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Competitive salary and bonus structure

Flexible working arrangements

Supportive team culture

Opportunity to work on global partnerships

Qualifications

• Qualified lawyer with experience in entertainment or media law.
• Strong commercial negotiation and drafting skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the negotiation and drafting of commercial agreements for content acquisition.
• Advise on legal and commercial risks in acquisition deals.
• Collaborate on managing due diligence and contractual obligations.

Skills

Commercial negotiation

Legal drafting

Communication

Stakeholder management

Attention to detail

Education

Qualified lawyer

Experience in entertainment or media law

Job description

Job Description

Business Area

Legal and Business Affairs

Contract Type

Fixed Term Full Time

Salary

£60,000 - £70,000

Workplace

ITV London, Whitecity - expectation is 2-3 days in the office per week.

Closing Date

4th January 2026

The team

The Rights‑In ITV Studios Global Partnerships Legal and Business Affairs team provides support to the ITV Studios Global Content Team, who are responsible for acquiring distribution rights in scripted and non‑scripted television programmes and formats working with in‑house ITV Studios production labels and third‑party producers.

The content we acquire covers a wide range of genres from high‑end drama (Vigil, Line of Duty), comedy (Brassic), reality / entertainment (Love Island, The Jonathan Ross Show), gameshows (Bullseye), documentaries and natural history (Mr Bates v The Post Office : The Real Story).

The role

We're looking for a confident and driven lawyer to join us on a 12‑month contract as Legal & Business Affairs Manager to cover maternity leave. This is a unique opportunity to step into a fast‑paced role at the heart of ITV Studios Global Partnerships, supporting the Global Content Team.

You’ll take the lead on negotiating and advising on commercial agreements for the acquisition of rights (“right...

Responsibilities

• Lead the negotiation and drafting of commercial agreements for content acquisition.
• Advise the Global Content Team on legal and commercial risks in acquisition deals.
• Collaborate with in‑house and external counsel to manage due diligence and contractual obligations.
• Support the team in monitoring compliance with regulatory and content‑supply requirements.

Qualifications

• Qualified lawyer with experience in entertainment or media law.
• Strong commercial negotiation and drafting skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• High level of attention to detail and ability to work under pressure.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and bonus structure.
• Flexible working arrangements and supportive team culture.
• Opportunity to work with a global partnership and impact the future of television content.