LEGAL & BUSINESS AFFAIRS COUNSEL - RIGHTS DISTRIBUTION

JR United Kingdom; Slough; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading indie production company is looking for a Media Lawyer specializing in rights distribution and acquisition. The role offers a hybrid working environment on a flexible schedule, suitable for both early-career lawyers and those with more experience seeking a part-time opportunity. The successful candidate will have essential expertise in licensing and distribution, and will join a professional yet informal culture.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of PQE for 4-day week or 2-3 days for more experienced.
• Experience in rights distribution, licensing, and acquisition.

Responsibilities

• Manage rights distribution, licensing, and some acquisition work.
• Cover maternity leave with potential for permanent position.

Skills

Rights distribution

Licensing

Acquisition

Education

Qualified lawyer

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 allows for flexible working and will suit either a lawyer with approximately 2-4 years of PQE on a 4-day week basis OR someone more experienced on a 2-3 day week basis.

The successful candidate will be either a qualified lawyer or Legal & Business Affairs professional with relevant experience in rights out work on sales, distribution, licensing, and some rights in work on the acquisition side. Prior experience in rights distribution, licensing, and/or acquisition is essential; please note this is not a production role.

The culture in this business is professional yet informal, warm, and friendly, and the work is of excellent quality!

If interested, please contact us ASAP, confirming your preferred working days, availability to start, and salary expectations.