Opportunity for a Senior Associate to join a highly regarded London law firm with a market-leading Media and Entertainment practice.
The firm
Our client is a well-established London-based firm with an exceptional reputation across the media, entertainment and creative industries.
The firm advises a broad range of clients including producers, studios, financiers, investors, production companies, distributors, creators and high-profile industry talent.
The firm is recognised by leading independent legal directories for its expertise in the entertainment sector and is known for its collaborative culture, high-quality work and entrepreneurial approach.
The opportunity
The firm is now seeking a Senior Associate to join its highly regarded Film, Television & Theatre Group as part of its continued growth.
Working alongside recognised industry experts, the new hire will advise on a broad range of rights, production, finance and commercial matters for leading names across the film, television, theatre and live events sectors.
The role will involve:
- Advising producers on rights-based matters, including creator agreements, rights acquisition and chain of title issues
- Drafting and negotiating a broad range of commercial agreements across development, finance, production and distribution
- Providing structuring advice to producers, studios and investors
- Supporting clients with the day-to-day legal requirements of productions and live projects
- Advising on general commercial and intellectual property matters within the entertainment sector
Required
- UK qualified Solicitor with 4 - 9 years' PQE
- Strong experience within Film & TV, theatre, live events, media, entertainment or wider commercial/IP practice
- Experience gained within a recognised private practice firm or relevant in-house environment
Reasons to apply
- Competitive salary
- Exposure to high-profile and high-quality work across the creative industries
- Strong prospects for progression within a growing team
- Collaborative and entrepreneurial working environment
- Hybrid working
For a confidential discussion, please get in touch with Emily Donnell for a confidential discussion.
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We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. As an organisation, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout.
PLEASE NOTE: We can only consider applications from candidates who have the right to work in the UK.
