Corporate Finance - London, United Kingdom - The Legists

The Legists

Verified Company

London, United Kingdom

1 week ago

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Tom O´Connor

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CORPORATE FINANCE / TRANSACTIONAL LAWYER

FILM AND TV CLIENT

5+ YEARS PQE

LONDON / HYBRID WORKING

We have an excellent opportunity for a senior corporate finance / transactional lawyer with a passion in film & TV to join an exciting and growing studio.

Our client invests in, produces and distributes stellar Film and TV content across multiple platforms.

You will support the Head of Business & Legal Affairs with responsibility for 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:

Providing assistance to the business on financing transactions, restructurings and general M&A processes as the company acquires more businesses
Supporting the development team by leading 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
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 transactional lawyer who is also a strategic thinker.

You will have significant experience in corporate finance from a top law firm and/or in-house and will be passionate about Film & TV.

As an inspiring manager, you will be part of 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.