Media & Entertainment Solicitor (Partner)

ENL Legal Recruitment; London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK legal firm in London is seeking a Media & Entertainment Solicitor (Partner) with a minimum of 8 years PQE. This role offers a chance to lead a thriving practice focusing on contract negotiations for actors, licensing issues, and more. The firm provides a clear path to partnership along with an excellent salary and comprehensive benefits, including private medical insurance and an electric vehicle scheme.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

28 days annual leave

Electric vehicle scheme

Life assurance

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years PQE in Media & Entertainment law.
• Technical experience in legal matters for film, music, and television.
• Ability to oversee IP rights and financing for productions.

Responsibilities

• Lead a thriving Media & Entertainment practice.
• Handle contract negotiations for actors and distributors.
• Manage licensing matters and dispute resolution.

Skills

contract negotiations

dispute resolution

business development

client service

Job description

Media & Entertainment Solicitor (Partner) 8+ PQE, London, up to £100,000-150,000 (DOE). Exceptional opportunity to take your career to the next level with a top 50 UK firm, leading a thriving practice and helping to shape the firm’s future. JOB REF:215300816

THE ROLE:
This highly regarded firm are seeking an experienced lawyer to join its well-established Media & Entertainment practice, bringing valuable expertise in contract negotiations for actors, distributors, intermediaries, and other industry players. The role encompasses general production and event agreements, licensing matters, dispute resolution, and financing for productions – with the team previously having dealt with everything from complex stunts, to securing IP rights and overseeing challenging Tax matters.

THE CANDIDATE:
Applications are welcomed from candidates with a minimum of 8 years’ PQE, with solid technical experience in handling legal matters for film, music, television, social media or production -- whether this be in 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 and ready to shape and lead a growing practice, keen to take on exciting new challenges with confidence. Outstanding client service, a collaborative mindset, attention to detail, and a talent for business development are essential to succeed in this role.

THE FIRM:
The firm offers a clear progression path to partnership, alongside an excellent salary and comprehensive benefits package. This includes 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 Rebecca Barry at eNL on 020 7183 8586 or email [e-mail] with your CV or simply call for a confidential discussion.

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