Media & Entertainment Solicitor (Partner)

Executive Network Legal Limited; London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK law firm in London seeks an experienced Media & Entertainment Solicitor (Partner) with over 8 years of PQE. This role involves leading a practice focused on contract negotiations for actors and producers, licensing, and dispute resolution. The firm offers excellent salary up to £150,000 and numerous benefits including private medical insurance, and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

Income protection

Pension scheme

28 days annual leave

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years' PQE in the entertainment industry.
• Experience in legal matters for film, music, television, or production.
• Ability to negotiate influencer contracts and advise producers.

Responsibilities

• Lead a thriving Media & Entertainment practice.
• Handle contract negotiations for various industry players.
• Support broadcasters and safeguard IP rights.

Skills

Contract negotiations

Dispute resolution

Licensing matters

Client service

Business development

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.



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