LEGAL & BUSINESS AFFAIRS COUNSEL - RIGHTS DISTRIBUTION

JR United Kingdom; London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading indie production company seeks a Legal & Business Affairs Counsel for a maternity cover position in London. This hybrid role offers flexible working conditions and is ideal for a qualified lawyer with experience in rights distribution and acquisition. The successful candidate will join a professional yet warm culture, emphasizing high-quality legal work.

Qualifications

• Approximately 2-4 years PQE or equivalent experience.
• Relevant experience in rights work including rights distribution and acquisition.
• Legal & Business Affairs background required.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for rights distribution and acquisition.
• Provide legal advice on sales and licensing issues.
• Support the company during maternity cover with flexibility.

Skills

Rights work

Sales

Licensing

Distribution

Legal expertise

Education

Qualified lawyer

Job description

LEGAL & BUSINESS AFFAIRS COUNSEL - RIGHTS DISTRIBUTION, London

Client:

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

2

Posted:

06.06.2025

Expiry Date:

21.07.2025

Job Description:

MEDIA LAWYER – RIGHTS DISTRIBUTION & ACQUISITION

INDIE PRODUCTION COMPANY

4 DAY/WEEK

1 YEAR FTC, START ASAP

HYBRID

We are working on a great new role with a brilliant indie, initially to cover a maternity leave but could possibly become a permanent option.

The role offers flexible working and is suitable for a lawyer with approximately 2-4 years PQE on a 4-day week basis, or a more experienced professional on a 2-3 day week basis.

The successful candidate will be a qualified lawyer or Legal & Business Affairs professional with relevant experience in rights work, including sales, distribution, licensing, and rights acquisition. Please note, this is not a production role.

The culture in this business is professional yet informal, warm, and friendly, with an emphasis on high-quality work.

If interested, please contact us as soon as possible, indicating your preferred working days, availability to start, and salary expectations.