Global Legal And Business Affairs Executive [O5100]

This is a fabulous opportunity for an experienced Legal and Business Affairs executive to take the next step in their career, working for a leading production/distribution company  

THE COMPANY

Our client is a successful film/TV company with a global presence, a healthy production pipeline and a vast library of content.

THE ROLE

As Legal and Business Affairs Executive, you will be responsible for drafting, negotiating and revising a variety of agreements and documents in connection with content creation and promotion.   

Key responsibilities:

• Draft, negotiate and review rights and development agreements; including conducting chain of title review and turnaround agreements. 
• Review and provide guidance to guilds, in regards to signatory processes with a detailed understanding of collective bargaining agreements. 
• Handle legal delivery of productions. 
• Conduct the legal reviews of main/end titles and creative/related marketing materials in connection with international productions and acquisitions. 
• Supervise the work of paralegals with support from other senior executives.  
• Review and negotiation of clearances and music license agreements with clearance companies/music supervisors. 
• Draft, negotiate and review agreements and documents related to day to day production work such as agreements for cast, crew, line producers and more.  

THE PERSON 

With several years of experience in legal production work preferably in-house, within a Business Affairs/legal department or law firm, you will possess excellent skills in drafting contracts and negotiating the best possible terms. 

You must be able to demonstrate an ability to manage multiple projects concurrently, meeting deadlines promptly. 

Legal training is essential (University degree in Law – UK and/or US law)

Lastly, it would be highly advantageous to have a good knowledge of French. 

NEXT STEP

If 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 WORD format.

WHAT TO EXPECT 

• Searchlight only advertises active roles
• Your details will be sent directly to the Consultant who is handling this role
• We aim to respond to candidates within 14 days.

If this role isn’t quite right, but you would like us to have your CV on file, please send it to sroffice@searchlight.com.

Searchlight strives to promote equal opportunities for all. We welcome applications regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief.

To learn more about Searchlight, see:  www.searchlight.com.