4-9 PQE
Leading Media & Entertainment Practice
An outstanding opportunity has arisen for two talented commercial lawyers to join a highly regarded Film, Television & Theatre team in private practice.
Working alongside market-leading partners and senior lawyers, the successful candidates will advise an impressive client base across the film, television, theatre and live events industries on a broad range of commercial, rights, production and finance matters.
This is an exciting opportunity for ambitious lawyers who are passionate about the entertainment sector and keen to play a key role within a dynamic and collaborative practice.
The Role
The team advises producers, studios, investors, financiers and other major industry participants on a wide variety of matters, including:
- Rights acquisition and exploitation matters
- Drafting and negotiating creator, production and commercial agreements
- Development, finance, production and distribution arrangements
- Production-related legal and commercial support
- Structuring advice for producers, studios and investors
- General commercial and intellectual property matters
Candidate Requirements
Applications are welcomed from lawyers with at least 4 years’ PQE, although candidates in the 5–9 years’ PQE range are particularly encouraged to apply.
Candidates should demonstrate:
- Strong commercial contracts and/or intellectual property experience
- Excellent drafting and negotiation skills
- A pragmatic and commercially focused approach to legal advice
- Confidence managing transactions and client relationships
- Strong technical ability combined with excellent interpersonal skills
- An interest in mentoring and developing junior lawyers
- A genuine enthusiasm for the film, television, theatre and live events sectors
This is a rare opportunity to join a market-leading practice at an exciting stage of growth.