Job Description
Media & Entertainment Solicitor (Partner) 8+ PQE, Northamptonshire, up to £100,000-150,000 (DOE). Outstanding opportunity to take the next step in your career. Join a top 50 UK firm in a partner capacity where you will take leadership of this thriving practice and help shape the future of the firm. JOB REF: 215300814
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\nTHE ROLE:
\nThis highly regarded firm are seeking an experienced lawyer to join its well-established Media & Entertainment practice, bringing valuable expertise in contract negotiations for actors, distributors, intermediaries, and other industry players. The role encompasses general production and event agreements, licensing matters, dispute resolution, and financing for productions – with the team previously having dealt with everything from complex stunts, to securing IP rights and overseeing challenging Tax matters.
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\nTHE CANDIDATE:
\nApplications are welcomed from candidates with a minimum of 8 years’ PQE, with solid technical experience in handling legal matters for film, music, television, social media or production -- whether this be in negotiating influencer contracts, advising producers, supporting broadcasters, or safeguarding IP – you will already be working within the entertainment industry in some capacity.
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\nYou must be ambitious and ready to shape and lead a growing practice, keen to take on exciting new challenges with confidence. Outstanding client service, a collaborative mindset, attention to detail, and a talent for business development are essential to succeed in this role.
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\nTHE FIRM:
\nThe firm offers a clear progression path to partnership, alongside an excellent salary and comprehensive benefits package. This includes income protection, private medical insurance, a Scottish Widows pension scheme, 28 days’ annual leave plus public holidays, an electric vehicle scheme, and life assurance.
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\nAt eNL we value diversity and inclusion. We want to attract people at all levels and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates, whatever your ethnicity, religion, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any characteristics protected by law in the jurisdictions in which we operate.