Overview
The successful applicant will assist the Head of Legal with all aspects of the company's legal affairs. The core business is the licensing of audio‑visual entertainment, primarily feature films from Filmbank's licensors, including Sony, Disney, Warner Bros Discovery, UIP and many others. The legal department works closely with lawyers from these studios.
Responsibilities
* Support the Head of Legal with contract negotiation, legal research, day‑to‑day legal enquiries from internal departments and external customers/rights owners/suppliers
* Support the Director of Content and Acquisitions with legal advice, contract reviews and document management
* Manage Filmbank's business affairs in Latin America, including relationships with partner companies, collective management organisations and customers
* Support Sales with legal advice on customer licence agreements, drafting amendments and renewals
* Manage contract management and template updates
* Support Marketing with legal advice on website issues and social media
* Assist with general office legal issues, company policies, and management of external/overseas legal counsel, particularly in Latin America and Germany
Qualifications
* UK qualified solicitor, 0–3 years of post‑qualification experience (Paralegal with appropriate experience will be considered)
* Experience of drafting and negotiation
* Working knowledge of intellectual property law, in particular copyright
* Keen interest in movies and the film industry
* Business‑proficient Spanish and/or Portuguese is very useful
Hybrid Working
This role is advertised as a Hybrid work model, combining remote and in‑office work, following our current company policy and to be agreed with your Line Manager. Subject to any applicable laws, the company reserves the right to change this working agreement where essential to business needs and upon reasonable notice.
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