Media & Entertainment Solicitor (Partner)

eNL Legal Recruitment

Cambridge

On-site

GBP 100,000 - 150,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Income protection

Private medical insurance

Scottish Widows pension scheme

28 days annual leave plus public holidays

Electric vehicle scheme

Life assurance

Job summary

A leading legal recruitment agency seeks a Senior Recruitment Consultant for their Media & Entertainment practice in Cambridge. This role offers a competitive salary up to £150,000 and responsibilities include leading the practice and managing complex legal agreements within the entertainment industry. Ideal candidates will have 8+ years PQE and experience in contract negotiations and IP rights.

Qualifications

Minimum 8 years PQE in legal matters for entertainment industry.
Experience with contract negotiations, IP rights, and dispute resolutions.

Responsibilities

Join and lead Media & Entertainment practice.
Handle complex production agreements, licensing matters, and dispute resolutions.
Shape and grow the practice in the entertainment industry.

Skills

Outstanding client service

Collaborative mindset

Attention to detail

Business development

Job description

Overview

Senior Recruitment Consultant at eNL Legal Recruitment handling permanent recruitment within the East of England Region. Media & Entertainment Solicitor (Partner) 8+ PQE, Cambridge, up to £100,000-£150,000 (DOE). Exciting opportunity to join a top 50 UK firm in a partner capacity and lead the practice. JOB REF: 215300813

The Role

The firm seeks an experienced lawyer to join its well-established Media & Entertainment practice, bringing expertise in contract negotiations for actors, distributors, intermediaries, and other industry players. The role covers general production and event agreements, licensing matters, dispute resolution, and financing for productions, with the team handling complex stunts, IP rights, and related tax matters.

The Candidate

Applications are welcomed from candidates with a minimum of 8 years’ PQE, with solid experience in legal matters for film, music, television, social media or production. This may include negotiating influencer contracts, advising producers, supporting broadcasters, or safeguarding IP. You will already be working within the entertainment industry in some capacity. You must be ambitious, able to shape and lead a growing practice, and comfortable taking on new challenges. Essential: outstanding client service, a collaborative mindset, attention to detail, and a talent for business development.

The Firm

The firm offers a clear progression path to partnership, along with an excellent salary and comprehensive benefits package, including income protection, private medical insurance, a Scottish Widows pension scheme, 28 days’ annual leave plus public holidays, an electric vehicle scheme, and life assurance.

How to Apply

Contact Cassie Huxtable at eNL on 0121 454 1004 or email cassie.huxtable@enllegal.co.uk with your CV, or call for a confidential discussion. eNL will never share your CV with a third party without permission. We aim to respond to all applications within 7 days; if not contacted within this timescale, your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Salary/PQE levels are provided as a guide.

Diversity & Inclusion

At eNL we value diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of ethnicity, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any characteristics protected by law where we operate.

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