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LEGAL COUNSEL, PRODUCTION - REMOTE OR FLEXIBLE ROLE
JR United Kingdom
Leigh
Hybrid
GBP 100,000 - 125,000
Full time
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Job summary
An incredible independent studio is seeking a qualified media lawyer with production experience for a 10-12 month fixed-term contract. This role offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic and creative environment, providing legal support across various media projects including films, series, and commercials. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in TV and film production, excellent negotiation and drafting skills, and a proactive approach to problem-solving. Join a fun and busy team where your contributions will make a significant impact on exciting projects in the media and entertainment industry.
Qualifications
- Qualified media lawyer with production experience required.
- Proven drafting experience and adaptability to different agreement types.
Responsibilities
- Provide commercial advice and legal services to various departments.
- Negotiate and draft talent and crew agreements for productions.
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24.04.2025
08.06.2025
LEGAL COUNSEL, PRODUCTION
MEDIA & ENTERTAINMENT
10-12 MONTHS FTC – ASAP START
REMOTE OR FLEXIBLE WORKING
Our client is an incredible independent award-winning studio creating film, series, advertising, interactive entertainment and attractions. They also distribute and license their own brands. The business 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 10-12 month fixed term maternity cover contract. The role reports to the Head of Business Affairs.
The Business Affairs team provides commercial advice and legal services to all departments within the business, including: production and co-production, feature films, marketing, licensing, merchandising, commercials and live events. The Department also advises on protecting the company’s intellectual property rights and brands.
The successful candidate must have experience of TV and/or film production. Ideally you will also have some broader experience of rights, licensing/distribution and media law. Examples of relevant work include negotiating & drafting talent and crew agreements on various productions, liaising with agents and representatives where necessary, managing production development agreements, including music licensing agreements and post-production delivery requirements. Ideally, you will be able to lead on a production and provide/supervise the delivery of legal support throughout the duration of a production, including drafting and negotiating supplementary agreements (as appropriate) and providing day-to-day legal support.
We are looking for lawyers with proven drafting experience and willingness to adapt to several different agreement types, together with excellent communication, presentation, problem-solving and negotiation skills.
If you are a motivated, proactive self-starter, with a positive and flexible approach to work please get in touch ASAP!
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