Legal & Business Affairs Executive (Maternity Cover)

Global production and distribution company is seeking a Legal & Business Affairs Executive to cover a maternity leave starting in September 2017 for 6 to 12 months. 

The successful candidate will act as the main point of contact of a range of productions and will be overseeing the legal and commercial aspects of each of these.  Key responsibilities will include:

• Reviewing, drafting and negotiating agreements with broadcasters and financiers including distributions agreements, website and publishing agreements.
• Reviewing, drafting and negotiating agreements required by the production including presenters’ agreements, contributors’ agreements and location agreements.
• Advising on compliance with OfCom regulations and broadcaster policies.
• Reviewing, negotiating and drafting merchandising, licensing and digital production agreements.