Legal Counsel - London, United Kingdom - The Legists

The Legists

Verified Company

London, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

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Description

TV AND/OR FILM LAWYER

GROWING FILM AND TV BUSINESS
5+ YEARS PQE
Our client is an exciting and growing studio. It invests in, produces and distributes stellar Film and TV content across multiple platforms.
The Legal and Business Affairs team looks after the commercial, legal and business affairs operations of the company.
As a valued senior team member, you will work alongside some fantastic colleagues across the business.

As the company expands its creative slate, your expertise will be needed in:

Supporting the development teamleading negotiations and drafting book/film options, writer agreements and broadcaster development agreements
Advising production teams on all aspects of production, including contracting for talent, crew, location agreements
Negotiating and drafting key talent agreements, including producer, director and lead artist agreements
Providing assistance to the business on financing transactions, restructurings and general M&A processes as the company acquires more businesses
Updating and managing precedent agreements as well as best practice process, protocols and guidance notes in accordance with applicable law
Managing members of the team

You will be a media lawyer who is also a strategic thinker.

You will have significant experience in the Film and/or scripted TV sector (from a top law firm and/or in-house at a broadcaster, producer or major studio).

As an inspiring manager, you will be partof a core strategic team helping the company to realise its ambitious growth plans.

This is a fantastic role, with the opportunity to work with great colleagues in an exciting media business.