Legal and Business Affairs Executive [O5851]

Legal and Business Affairs Executive [O5851]This is an opportunity to build on your experience in the legal aspects of content production with a leading international producer/distributor.THE COMPANYOur client is a successful film/TV company with a global presence, a healthy production pipeline and a vast library of content.THE ROLEAs Legal and Business Affairs Executive, you will be responsible for negotiating, drafting and reviewing distribution agreements, and a wide range of other legal matters including TV and digital, feature film development, talent, production and financing agreements.Key responsibilities:Negotiate and draft acquisition agreements including distribution agreements and licenses as well as amendments, renewals and extensionsNegotiate and draft merchandise agreements, bonus content agreements, talent releases, non-disclosure agreements and similar documentsAssisting across the company’s development and production slate, including without limitation, commissioning agreements, producer and talent agreements, inter-party and security agreements, charges, collection account agreements, completion bonds and other related agreementsWhere required, negotiate and draft licence agreements with UK digital platforms, TV broadcasters and new media distributorsReview and approve music licenses, and chain of title documents for internal approval and wider informationMaintain and update the rights management system and train others to use the systemAssisting with other legal matters when required.THE PERSON For this role, you must be either an established legal professional (minimum 2 years PQE) or have relevant experience and can demonstrate ability, having had several years of experience in a media distribution company, sales agency, broadcaster, media law firm or other similar organisation.You must have a sound knowledge of the Film, TV and Digital landscape.You will need a good level of competency in drafting a wide range of film, television and other media distribution agreements, licenses and general business contracts together with an understanding of the applicable law. NEXT STEPIf your skills & experience fit the above requirements and you would like to talk to us about this role, please apply online attaching your CV in
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