Media & Entertainment Partner

Austen Lloyd Limited; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A Legal 500 firm in the UK is seeking an experienced Media & Entertainment Partner to join its leading commercial practice. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape and lead a growing practice within the firm, which features hybrid working arrangements and competitive salary. Candidates should possess strong expertise in media and digital law, business development acumen, and leadership skills to mentor junior lawyers. The position promises a collaborative culture and high-quality client engagement.

Benefits

Highly competitive salary and bonus package

Flexible working arrangements

Partnership prospects

Qualifications

• Experienced Senior Associate or Partner with a strong background in media, entertainment, or digital law.
• Proven track record of building and managing client relationships.
• Ambitious, proactive, and commercially focused.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients in the media, digital, and entertainment industries.
• Draft and negotiate media and licensing agreements.
• Lead business development initiatives and manage the practice area.

Skills

Expertise in media law

Business development

Leadership skills

Client relationship management

Job description

Media & Entertainment Partner - Any UK Office

Salary: Competitive | Hybrid Working | Clear Progression Path

An award-winning Legal 500 firm with a strong national presence is seeking an experienced Media & Entertainment Partner to join its leading commercial practice. This is a rare and exciting opportunity to take a senior leadership role within a growing team, with the flexibility to be based at any of the firm’s UK offices. Hybrid working, clear progression opportunities, and an excellent salary package are all on offer.

The Role

You will play a key role in advising clients in the media, digital, and entertainment industries, including:

• Drafting, negotiating, and advising on media, production, distribution, publishing, and licensing agreements
• Advising on intellectual property, brand protection, and exploitation of rights
• Handling regulatory and compliance issues across digital and entertainment sectors
• Acting for broadcasters, producers, publishers, content creators, and digital platforms
• Leading business development initiatives and growing the practice area nationally
• Supervising and mentoring junior lawyers, helping shape the next generation of the team

What's on Offer

• Highly competitive salary and bonus package
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements across UK offices
• Genuine opportunity to shape and lead a practice area within a Legal 500 firm
• Clear partnership prospects for those not already at partner level
• A collaborative, forward-thinking working culture with national reach
• High-quality client base, including leading names in media and entertainment

About You

• Experienced Senior Associate or Partner with expertise in media, entertainment, or digital law
• Strong technical knowledge and commercial awareness
• Proven track record of building and managing client relationships at the highest level
• Demonstrated success in business development and growing practice areas
• Leadership skills with the ability to supervise, inspire, and develop junior colleagues
• Ambitious, proactive, and commercially focused

Austen Lloyd Limited is a Specialist Legal Recruitment Agency operating nationally. Please Note: our advertisements may use PQE/salary levels purely as a guide. The role; Ref CW 60904 Media & Entertainment Partner - Any UK Office

For more information send your CV or get in touch with Charlotte at Austen Lloyd as soon as possible - Ref CW 60904 Media & Entertainment Partner - Any UK Office