Job Description
LEGAL COUNSEL
**FILM STUDIO
2-4 YEARS’ PQE**
OPEN TO FILM, TV, BANKING OR CORPORATE LAWYERS
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the legal and business affairs team of a highly regarded independent film and television studio with an outstanding international reputation. Working across development, production, financing, sales and distribution, the business partners with leading writers, directors, producers and on-screen talent to deliver ambitious, commercially successful content for global audiences.
This is a broad and varied role offering exposure across the full life-cycle of scripted film and television projects. You'll work closely with senior legal and business affairs executives, providing commercially focused legal support on high-profile productions as well as strategic corporate initiatives.
The Role Key responsibilities include:
- Negotiating and drafting IP option agreements, writer agreements and other development contracts
- Supporting production teams on a wide range of production legal matters, including talent, crew, location and other third-party agreements
- Negotiating and drafting key talent agreements, including producer, director and lead cast agreements
- Assisting with financing transactions, corporate restructurings and M\&A activity as the business continues to grow
- Maintaining and updating precedent documentation, templates and legal guidance in line with current law and best practice
- Advising on a broad range of commercial, contractual and dispute-related matters as they arise
About You
We are interested in speaking with:
- Qualified solicitors with legal and business affairs experience gained within the film or scripted television industry; or
- Corporate, finance or transactional lawyers from leading private practice firms with a genuine passion for film and television and a desire to move in-house.
You will also demonstrate:
- Excellent drafting and negotiation skills.
- Strong organisational abilities with the capacity to manage multiple priorities.
- Meticulous attention to detail and a methodical approach.
- The confidence to work independently while collaborating effectively with colleagues across the business.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to translate complex legal issues into practical commercial advice.
- A positive, approachable and proactive attitude.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a creative, entrepreneurial business at an exciting stage of its growth, working on premium scripted content alongside some of the industry's leading creative and commercial talent.