Senior Global Legal Counsel — TV & Film

Bertelsmann; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global media company is seeking a seasoned legal counsel to manage the legal affairs within their production sector. The ideal candidate will have a law degree, at least 8 years of experience in the television industry, expertise in contract and intellectual property law, and exceptional negotiation skills. This position involves providing strategic legal advice for production financing, managing contracts, and ensuring compliance with legal standards. This role is essential to fostering collaboration and efficient operations within media production projects.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience as a commercial/corporate lawyer, preferably in the television industry.
• Experience providing legal services in production and distribution.
• Member of a recognized law society.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal and business counsel for film and television production.
• Negotiate and draft production and distribution agreements.
• Manage legal aspects of day-to-day operations.

Skills

Legal and business counsel

Negotiation skills

Contract law

Intellectual property law

Strategic advice

Project management

Analytical skills

Education

Law degree from a recognized institution

Job description

A global media company is seeking a seasoned legal counsel to manage the legal affairs within their production sector. The ideal candidate will have a law degree, at least 8 years of experience in the television industry, expertise in contract and intellectual property law, and exceptional negotiation skills. This position involves providing strategic legal advice for production financing, managing contracts, and ensuring compliance with legal standards. This role is essential to fostering collaboration and efficient operations within media production projects.