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Legal & Business Affairs (Mat Cover) [O5807]

This is a great opportunity for an experienced legal & business affair professional to join a world leading media business. 


This role is part time, working either 2/3 days a week.

THE COMPANY

Our client is a producer and distributor of a wide range of content, covering both factual and scripted.


With ‘000s of hours of programming in the library, the company has production / acquisition deals in place around the world, and its content is in high demand just about everywhere.


THE ROLE


As Legal & Business Affairs Consultant, you will be responsible for assisting the BA team to provide business and legal support to the company. 


Key responsibilities:


  • Responsible for the negotiation and conclusion of distribution agreements, production presales and other high value contracts to meet production, marketing and release schedules
  • Responsible for the negotiation and conclusion of license agreements in a timely manner across multi territories or single territory licenses 
  • Liaise with relevant departments to obtain all relevant and necessary information in the license agreements
  • Support the team in the following; requests to vary standard terms and conditions, rights conflicts with other broadcasters and early release of materials
  • Build and maintain internal and external relationships and partnerships
  • Consult with outside counsel when required. 


THE PERSON 


For this role, you will need extensive experience having worked in a legal and business affairs role ideally within the media industry. 


You must also have experience leading on negotiation and conclusion of license agreements. 


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.