VP, Business and Legal Affairs, TV & Digital Distribution
Kinsella Legal
Description
Vice President, Business and Legal Affairs
International Television & Digital Distribution (EMEA)
10+ Years PQE
A premier global entertainment company is seeking a Vice President, Business and Legal Affairs to join its International Television & Digital Distribution team in London.
This is a dynamic, hands-on role providing business and legal affairs expertise across all aspects of television and digital content licensing throughout EMEA.
Key Responsibilities:
- Structure, negotiate, and draft a high volume of television and digital distribution license agreements, including volume and output deals.
- Provide commercially focused legal advice to the International Television & Digital Distribution sales team.
- Collaborate with Sales, Finance, Compliance and Tax teams to navigate commercial, legal, and regulatory issues.
- Offer strategic guidance on television/digital rights, windows, holdbacks, and evolving industry trends.
- Assist in training legal and sales teams, ensuring compliance with industry regulations and company policies.
- Support the implementation of business policies and procedures.
- Mentor junior team members and provide legal support for complex transactions.
You will have:
- 10+ years PQE, including in-house experience in television and digital distribution (including finished programme sales).
- Strong expertise in contract, commercial, and intellectual property law.
- Exceptional drafting skills, with the ability to translate complex legal provisions for non-legal teams.
- Sharp attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in a leading entertainment company, working at the forefront of TV distribution.