London office & hybrid working, United Kingdom | Posted on 15/07/2025
* Dates ASAP start - temporary (maternity cover), full time
* Client Name: Hat Trick
* Date Opened: 15/07/2025
* Job Type: Contract
* City: London, with hybrid working
* Country: United Kingdom
Job Description
THE ROLE
Job Title: Legal Assistant (Television Sales & Distribution)
Reporting to: HTI Legal & Business Affairs Manager
Term: Temporary (maternity cover), full time
Location: Hybrid, working from the London office on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.
This role provides administrative support to the Legal and Business Affairs Manager. It is a great entry-level opportunity for someone interested in a career in television sales and distribution. No legal background is required.
Day-to-Day tasks
* Managing the full contract signature process for all agreements, including third-party agreements, using HTI’s QES platform (Signable) and alternative methods (e.g., email)
* Recording sales information accurately in internal databases and sales reports, liaising with Finance for correct setup
* Responding to Finance team queries regarding payments, invoicing, and sales database matters
* Coordinating with Finance to update deal memos, including revised start and end dates
* Liaising with insurance brokers to obtain Errors & Omissions certificates as needed
* Compiling and distributing sales reports for external industry organizations such as 560 Media, Directors UK, and Concord
Weekly tasks
* Liaising with Materials Manager, assisting with clearances, spreadsheets, deal negotiations, and contracts/invoices
* Providing backup support to HTI team during busy periods, especially around markets
THE PERSON
* A self-starter eager to learn
* Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
* Experience with Excel and administrative support
* Experience working in a busy office environment and with document management systems
* Interest in adopting new technologies and innovative approaches
* An interest in television and media is preferred
THE CONTRACT
We offer inclusive benefits to support our employees, including:
* Optional tenancy deposit scheme with interest-free loan
* Relocation bursary (eligibility dependent)
* 12-month fixed-term contract with potential extension
* 25 days holiday plus bank holidays and Christmas leave
* Additional benefits such as a day for your birthday or moving house, weekly yoga and Pilates classes, office snacks, and company away days
THE COMPANY
Hat Trick Productions is one of the UK’s largest independent production companies with a 30-year legacy of award-winning comedy and entertainment. Our portfolio includes hits like Derry Girls, Father Ted, and Have I Got News For You, among others. We support creative entrepreneurship through our joint ventures and operate Hat Trick International, our global distribution arm. We are committed to diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from all backgrounds. If you need adjustments during the application process, please let us know.
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