HEAD OF BUSINESS & LEGAL AFFAIRS
- Recruiter
- Kinsella Legal
- Location
- England, London
- Salary
- Negotiable
- Posted
- 28 Jun 2017
- Closes
- 26 Jul 2017
- Ref
- 1599
- Contact
- Sinead Flanagan
- Job Title
- Lawyer
- Practice Area
- Intellectual Property, Licensing, Media / Entertainment
- Contract Type
- Contract
- Hours
- Full Time
DIRECTOR, LEGAL & BUSINESS AFFAIRS
MUCH LOVED ENTERTAINMENT BRAND!
MATERNITY COVER- AUGUST START PREFERABLE
CENTRAL LONDON
As one of the world's leading family Entertainment companies, our client is a much loved business. It builds powerful brands, inspired by great stories, which deliver engaging and inspiring content worldwide.
A wonderful opportunity has arisen to join the business as Head of the UK legal team for a 9-12 month maternity cover. The environment is unique. There is no room for egos or politics, making this a happy, fun and rewarding place to work. The current Head of Legal has been with the company for over 10 years, which reflects her love of the business and harmonious working culture.
You will:
- have direct management of six in the team, as well as a supervisory role for others across the business
- assume overall responsibility for all development and production work covered by the UK team (to include drafting and negotiating Option, Co-Development and Co-Production Agreements)
- manage and oversee worldwide live events and attractions
- handle a range of ad hoc queries across the business
You must have exceptional interpersonal and people management skills. This is a close knit and collegiate team that does not need a heavy hand. The successful applicant will be a qualified lawyer with 8 years' PQE or more within the TV/ entertainment industry. Production experience is essential.
Please note that interviews will be held ASAP so please do not delay in applying for this really rewarding opportunity!