LEGAL COUNSEL - TV, RIGHTS IN & LICENSING

Kinsella Legal Limited; London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in media and entertainment is on the lookout for a dynamic Legal Counsel with a passion for television. This full-time role offers the chance to engage with various aspects of business affairs, including rights acquisitions and licensing. You will work closely with Production and Content teams, providing legal advice and ensuring smooth operations. With a friendly and supportive team environment, this position promises ample opportunities for career progression. If you have a strong background in TV law and a collaborative spirit, this could be the perfect role for you.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of PQE with a focus on TV law and licensing.
• Strong drafting skills and experience in negotiating contracts.

Responsibilities

• Support non-scripted acquisitions of rights and content.
• Draft and negotiate distribution agreements for the company.

Skills

TV Law

Contract Drafting

Negotiation Skills

Teamwork

Initiative

Education

Qualified Lawyer (1-3 years PQE)

Job description

LEGAL COUNSEL - TV, RIGHTS IN & LICENSING

LEGAL COUNSEL - TV, RIGHTS IN & LICENSING

Direct message the job poster from Kinsella Legal Limited

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

  Broadcast Media Production and Distribution, Entertainment Providers, and Media Production

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