Contracts Paralegal
- Recruiter
- Michael Page Legal
- Location
- England, London
- Salary
- £30000 per annum
- Posted
- 16 Jan 2017
- Closes
- 13 Feb 2017
- Ref
- 13793378/001
- Contact
- Rochelle George
- Job Title
- Paralegal
- Practice Area
- Media / Entertainment
- Contract Type
- Contract
- Hours
- Full Time
Contracts Paralegal - London - 3 month Contract (likely to become permanent) - Global media brand
This role is with a global media brand and is reporting directly to the Vice President, Head of Legal UK/EMEA.
Client Details
Contracts Paralegal - London - 3 month Contract (likely to become permanent) - Global media brand
This role is with a global media brand and is reporting directly to the Vice President, Head of Legal UK/EMEA.
This position is responsible for supporting and advising various business units; facilitating, structuring, negotiating and drafting standard agreements across the business including NDA's, affiliate sales (short form), production, talent, facilities, agency and contractor and marketing; monitoring and assessing aspects of corporate compliance, due diligence and investigations; and, support solicitors on larger transactions and ad hoc projects.
Description
Contracts Paralegal - London - 3 month Contract (likely to become permanent) - Global media brand
This role is with a global media brand and is reporting directly to the Vice President, Head of Legal UK/EMEA.
This position is responsible for supporting and advising various business units; facilitating, structuring, negotiating and drafting standard agreements across the business including NDA's, affiliate sales (short form), production, talent, facilities, agency and contractor and marketing; monitoring and assessing aspects of corporate compliance, due diligence and investigations; and, support solicitors on larger transactions and ad hoc projects.
Areas of responsibility -
- Support the day-to-day legal affairs of in-house solicitors, assigned business units and territories.
- Managing the drafting of standard agreements in accordance to the instructions of in-house solicitors and respective business units.
- Monitor legal compliance, practices and standards across allocated business groups.
- Support VP Legal and in-house solicitors in large transactions, projects and litigation.
- Develop relationships within the business and proactively represent the legal department in all transactions.
- Liaise with all assigned business units on a regular basis.
- Assist and collaborate with other members of the legal team.
Experience and Professional Qualifications Required -
- A law degree (minimum 2:1) or graduate diploma in law.
- Legal Practice Course preferred but not a requirement.
- In house experience with an international broadcaster is preferred but not a requirement.
- Proven experience in drafting and interpreting commercial agreements.
Profile
Contracts Paralegal - London - 3 month Contract (likely to become permanent) - Global media brand
This role is with a global media brand and is reporting directly to the Vice President, Head of Legal UK/EMEA.
Experience and Professional Qualifications Required -
- A law degree (minimum 2:1) or graduate diploma in law.
- Legal Practice Course preferred but not a requirement.
- In house experience with an international broadcaster is preferred but not a requirement.
- Proven experience in drafting and interpreting commercial agreements.
Job Offer
Contracts Paralegal - London - 3 month Contract (likely to become permanent) - Global media brand
This role is with a global media brand and is reporting directly to the Vice President, Head of Legal UK/EMEA.
£30K