Job Description
Salary: bonus
LEGAL COUNSEL
1-5 YEARS PQE
PROGRESSIVE MEDIA (FILM AND TV) CLIENT
CORPORATE/COMMERCIAL LAWYER WISHING TO MOVE TO MEDIA
Are you a corporate or commercial lawyer who has always wanted to work for a global media household name?
This exciting and forward-thinking media client delivers content and brands to multiple territories across EMEA, LatAm and APAC. Its Direct to Consumer offerings are launched and thriving, with further launches planned.
OVERVIEW
A key permanent full-time role exists in a closely-working team reporting to the Director, Legal & Business Affairs, Affiliate Legal team.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
* Negotiation and drafting of carriage and distribution agreements across a portfolio of entertainment and news channels, direct-to-consumer offerings and brands internationally.
* Negotiation and drafting of advertising, sponsorship and client partnership agreements as required.
* Assisting on project work such as supporting the launch of the new streaming service and other product launches.
* Keeping up to date with, and advising the business on, key legislative and regulatory developments in the EMEA and Asia Pacific regions, including on copyright, advertising and compliance matters.
* Supplemental support to the Content & Operations legal team as required.
* Liaising with teams within the wider business including Finance, Compliance and Employment.
The responsibilities may be modified at any time and may include supervision and training of junior staff.
ABOUT YOU
Skills/Experience:
* Commercial, IP or transactional corporate experience in private practice or within a media environment desirable.
* Computer literate with experience in using Excel, Word and Powerpoint.
Please get in touch with us to hear more about this exciting role.
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