Partner - Media and Entertainment

Errington Legal; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A top UK law firm seeks a Partner in Media & Entertainment to lead their practice. The role requires over 9 years of PQE, focusing on contract negotiations and advising high-profile clients in film, TV, and social media. Benefits include income protection, private medical insurance, and a hybrid working model. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to make a significant impact in the sector.

Benefits

Income Protection

Private Medical Insurance

Pension Scheme

28 days annual leave

Bonus scheme

Electric vehicle scheme

Cycle to Work scheme

Life Assurance

Qualifications

• 9+ years PQE with a strong understanding of the Media & Entertainment industry.
• Experience advising clients in commercial, employment, family, or regulatory law.
• Ability to lead teams and provide thought leadership within the sector.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Media & Entertainment practice within the firm.
• Advise actors and content creators on legal matters.
• Negotiate contracts for productions and events.

Skills

Legal expertise in Media & Entertainment

Contract negotiation

Understanding of the entertainment market

Education

Qualified lawyer (9+ years PQE)

Job description

An exceptional opportunity to lead the future of Media & Entertainment law within this ambitious firm

Partner - Media & Entertainment - London (or based from another one of this firm's UK offices) with hybrid working

Client

An award winning Top UK law firm, who provide the full range of legal services to organisations, business leaders and individuals

Role

• Become a top leaderin Media & Entertainment within this ambitious firm, workingwith a brilliant team of lawyers who already support:
  • Film, stage and TV actors, producers, and production companies, including some high profile names
  • Social media influencers and content creators
  • Film support businesses, security teams, and promoters
  • Behind-camera personnel, studios, and crew
  • Specialist film security teams working with high-profile stars
• This firm regularly advise on contract negotiations for individuals involved in the sector, including actors, distributors and intermediaries
• They also advise on general contracts and agreements for productions and events, licensing matters, disputes and financing of productions

You

• 9+ years PQE
• Ready to help build, provide thought leadership and make real change in the sector
• Havean understanding of the market, what it takes to advise clients in this space andwant to help shape what comes next for the sector
• If you are an expert in commercial, employment, family, regulatory, or another legal area, or if your work consistently brings you into the worlds of film, music, TV, social media or production - please get in touch

Benefits include:

• Income Protection
• Private Medical Insurance
• Sight tests / Glasses discounts
• Car Loans
• Pension Scheme
• 28 days annual leave (plus public holidays)
• Bonus scheme
• Electric vehicle scheme
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Life Assurance

For further information and a confidential discussion, please contact [e-mail]

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