MEDIA LAWYER (SCRIPTED TV OR FILM)
Kinsella Legal
Description
MEDIA LAWYER
SCRIPTED TV OR FILM
LONDON
4 OR 5 DAYS
We are seeking an experienced media lawyer with scripted TV or film experience to become a crucial part of our client’s small, close-knit legal and business affairs team. This part-time (or full-time) position, which requires in-depth knowledge of actors, directors and writers contracts, offers the chance to start as soon as possible.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide legal and business affairs support on all talent and rights deals.
- Offer related advice to agents across all sectors, including comedy, film, TV, and books.
- Engage in a varied role, advising on matters concerning our client’s impressive roster of clients.
Requirements and Knowledge:
- Solid understanding of the media industry, landscape, and key players in UK TV and film production.
- Experience with scripted content, including writers' and directors' agreements, option agreements, and actor’s agreements.
- Familiarity with UK collective agreements (Equity/WGGB) and, ideally, some knowledge of US collective agreements.
- Experience with book-to-screen options.
- Understanding of GDPR/data protection is advantageous.
Skills:
- Exceptional communication skills.
- Proactive, client-centric approach.
- Experience with book-to-screen options.
- Adaptable communicator.
- Proactive and client-focused working style.
- Collaborative team player.
This is a unique opportunity for a collaborative TV/Film lawyer to grow within a friendly, fun, and thriving media business.