BUSINESS & LEGAL AFFAIRS PARALEGAL
SCRIPTED TELEVISION
12 MONTH CONTRACT
Location: London (Hybrid – minimum four days per week on site)
Start Date: ASAP
ABOUT THE ROLE
A leading international television studio is seeking a highly organised and proactive Business & Legal Affairs Paralegal to join its central BLA team on a 12-month contract. This role offers exceptional exposure to the development, production, and financing of scripted television projects, working across a broad slate that includes premium dramas, returning series, and high-profile international collaborations.
You will provide essential administrative, contractual, and systems-based support to the Business & Legal Affairs team, becoming a key point of coordination between legal, production, finance, and US-based sister studios. This is an outstanding opportunity for a motivated paralegal or aspiring legal professional to deepen their understanding of scripted television deals from the ground up.
The company is committed to an ambitious, inclusive future, with a culture built on collaboration, integrity, and accessibility. Adjustments throughout the recruitment process can be provided on request.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Systems & Process Management
* Maintain and update internal databases to reflect project status, negotiations, deal terms, and closed agreements.
* Track key deadlines, ensuring timely renewals and follow-ups.
* Run reports on writer agreements, rights options, and other deal categories; support research tasks using industry tools.
* Update deal trackers, process documentation, and internal policies.
* Liaise with coordinators and admin teams across internal production companies and partner studios to ensure consistency in processes and provide training where needed.
* Work closely with IT to support efficient use of studio systems.
Contract Administration
* Manage invoice submissions and track payments through the approval workflow, resolving any issues promptly.
* Support team meetings by preparing agendas and taking notes.
* Assist with guild reporting (WGA, DGA, SAG) and coordinate with US counterparts as required.
* Oversee contract execution, including issuing final copies, arranging signatures, and ensuring documents are appropriately stored and processed.
Production Support
* Maintain production checklists and document trackers.
* Support the management of talent approvals, exception lists, and production restrictions.
* Attend production meetings, preparing agendas and notes.
* Provide ad hoc assistance across active productions.
General Legal Support
* Prepare summaries of closed deals, including development, commissioning, and distribution agreements.
* Assist with drafting tasks such as amendments, side letters, option extensions, and turnaround letters.
* Support chain-of-title reviews and respond to related queries.
* Undertake broader paralegal tasks to support the team as required.
SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
* Paralegal experience, ideally with some form of legal training (qualification not essential).
* Strong organisational skills with excellent systems management capabilities.
* Experience summarising contracts, including those involving rights licensing and acquisitions.
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
* Demonstrated interest in scripted television and the legal frameworks that underpin development and production.
* Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy in drafting and documentation.
* A collaborative, positive, and adaptable team member with a “no job too big or small” attitude.
* Strong communicator who can work effectively with diverse teams and production personnel.
* Resourceful, curious, ethical, and highly motivated to learn and contribute in a fast-moving environment.