TV Production Lawyer

Reform Legal Limited; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading entertainment producer in London seeks a Legal & Business Affairs Executive / Production Lawyer to join their established team. You will oversee legal affairs for productions, manage contracts, and ensure compliance with laws. Candidates need to have a law degree and relevant experience in production law.

Qualifications

• 1-4 years of experience in a similar role within the entertainment industry.
• Strong understanding of legal aspects of entertainment and factual production.

Responsibilities

• Oversee legal and business affairs related to entertainment and factual production.
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts related to production.
• Conduct comprehensive risk assessments for productions.

Skills

Negotiation

Contract Law

Intellectual Property Rights

Media Law

Compliance Regulations

Education

Law degree from a recognised university

Job description

Legal & Business Affairs Executive / Production Lawyer | London | £60-70,000

Join one of the most prolific and well respected entertainment producers in the industry. As a result of yet another year of success they are now recruiting a Legal & Business Affairs Executive / Production lawyer to join their well established LBA team.

The Role

This role will work across all aspects of entertainment and factual production. Key responsibilities include:

• Oversee all legal and business affairs related to entertainment and factual production, ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts related to production, including talent agreements, content acquisition, distribution deals, and other related documents.
• Conduct comprehensive risk assessments for productions, identifying potential legal issues and providing strategic advice to mitigate these risks.
• Manage the company's intellectual property rights, including copyright and trademark issues related to production.
• Handle any disputes or litigations that may arise during the course of production, working closely with external counsel as necessary.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders such as production teams, marketing, finance, and external parties like talent agents, broadcasters, and distributors.
• Develop and implement policies to ensure the company's compliance with industry standards and legal requirements.

About You

• Law degree from a recognised university and a current practicing certificate.
• 1-4 years of experience in a similar role within the entertainment industry, preferably with a focus on production law.
• Strong understanding of the legal aspects of entertainment and factual production, including contract law, intellectual property rights, media law, and compliance regulations.
• Excellent negotiation skills with the ability to draft and review complex legal agreements.
• A genuine interest in and passion for the entertainment industry.

Apply Now

Take the next step in your career and apply for this Production Lawyer vacancy today. We look forward to welcoming you onto the team.