HEAD OF LEGAL & BUSINESS AFFAIRS
Full Job Description
Leading international production company with an exciting portfolio of much-loved formats and programmes requires a Head of Legal Business Afffairs to focus on the comedy and entertainment genre.
Key responsibilities will include;
* Drafting and negotiating all forms of development, production and underlying rights agreements, such as artist, presenter, writer, studio and underlying rights/ format acquisition contracts
* Negotiating programme deals with broadcasters in conjunction with programme production executives
* Liaising with Rights Department to provide information to the Company's Licensing and Distribution divisions
* Providing legal advice on programme content and compliance
* Dispute management
* Liaising with literary agents re accompanying book deals
* Working closely with the Director of Production
Skills experience;
You must have relevant experience in entertainment and media law and a proven track record working either for a leading independent producer or broadcaster (or in a similar in-house environment), preferably with experience dealing with the comedy entertainment genre.
Please note our advertisements use PQE/salary levels purely as a guide. However we are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role.
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