LEGAL COUNSEL - TV, RIGHTS IN & LICENSING

Kinsella Legal Limited; London; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international distributor in the TV industry seeks a Legal Counsel to join their dynamic Legal and Business Affairs team. This role, based in London, offers a unique opportunity to engage in varied business affairs, especially non-scripted acquisitions, while working alongside talented colleagues in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years’ PQE or equivalent qualified experience.
• Previous TV experience preferred.
• Strong drafting skills required.

Responsibilities

• Support non-scripted acquisitions of rights and content.
• Draft and negotiate distribution agreements.
• Provide legal and commercial advice on distribution rights.

Skills

Teamwork

Drafting skills

Initiative

Education

Qualified Legal Experience (1-3 years PQE)

Job description

LEGAL COUNSEL - TV, RIGHTS IN & LICENSING

LEGAL COUNSEL - TV, RIGHTS IN & LICENSING

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MEDIA AND ENTERTAINMENT- TV
LEGAL COUNSEL ROLE - c.1-3 YEARS' PQE
FULL TIME LONDON/HYBRID
Our client, a leading international distributor of TV programming and formats, is seeking a dynamic Legal Counsel to join their top quality Legal and Business Affairs team.

You will play a crucial role in supporting all aspects of the company's operations worldwide. This role offers variety and the flexibility to engage with various facets of business affairs, including rights in, acquisitions, licensing and formats, etc. The team is very friendly and supportive and you will be made to feel welcome from day one.

The role will support mainly non-scripted acquisitions of rights and content and collaborate with the Production and Content teams, offering legal and commercial advice on acquiring distribution rights, drafting and negotiating distribution agreements, focusing on group-produced programs and advising on some formats and licensing as well.

The successful candidate will have around 1-3 years’ PQE, or equivalent if qualified by experience. We are looking for previous TV experience and strong drafting skills, initiative and teamwork. Your technical skills may be across distribution or equally production.

This is a very successful company and you will have amazing access to high quality programmes and plenty of opportunities for career progression and development. If you are a skilled legal professional with a passion for great telly, please apply today!

PLEASE NOTE: Given the volume of applications, we can only respond to candidates who are resident in the UK and have relevant UK experience.
KL ref: 3139

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care, Non-profit Organizations, and Government Administration

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