Legal & Business Affairs Manager - Film/TV - PQE 3+

Handle are currently assisting an award winning content production company in their search for a Legal & Business Affairs Manager.

Reporting directly to the General Counsel in LA, you will be the UK company’s first in-house counsel. Working alongside the leadership team, this is an extremely visible role with a large degree of autonomy.  

If successful, you will be responsible for structuring, negotiating and drafting complex production agreements; liaising with external parties (licensors and JV partners); advising internal clients regarding risk; and, amongst many other responsibilities, dealing with NDAs, technology licenses, tax credits, and legal issues relating to HR.

Much more information will made available upon request by suitable candidates.

To be considered, you will have extensive knowledge of entertainment law and preferably have strong relationships across the TV/Film industry. You should also have c.3+ PQE*, first class training from a leading firm, and preferably have in-house experience in a digital/media company.

*NB: PQE levels are offered as a guide only. Our clients will accept applications from all candidates who can demonstrate the skills necessary for the role.

Interested candidates should send their CV to Nick Wasserman for consideration. All successful candidates will be contacted within 5 working days of application. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, though, we are not always able to respond directly to everyone, but we will try our very best.