This is a newly created role, leading the Legal and Business function for this well-known Film and TV studio and it’s new joint venture with a high-profile publishing house.
THE COMPANY
Our client is a successful film/TV studio with a global presence;they have a joint venture with this highly regarded publishing house.
THE ROLE
The Head of Business Affairs & Legal plays a central strategic role within the joint venture. The position is responsible for structuring, protecting and maximising the value of the JV’s IP-driven development activities. The role oversees all legal and business affairs matters related to IP acquisition, development, partnerships with production companies, and operates at the heart of the JV’s value creation model.
Key responsibilities:
- Structure and negotiate IP options, acquisition and adaptation agreements with the relevant publishing entities, authors and rightsholders.
- Secure appropriate adaptation, sequel, franchise and ancillary rights for the JV.
- Negotiate and manage other necessary option, licence, assignment and rights acquisition agreements.
- Advise on copyright, trademark, moral rights and related intellectual property matters.
- Structure and negotiate all agreements with writers, consultants, development partners, brand owners and any other right holders.
- Maintain good relationships with agents and authors.
- Advise the Head of On Screen and development team on deal structures, rights implications and risk exposure from early development stages.
- Review of books, screenplays, annotation guides and development materials, with the ability to identify, assess and mitigate legal exposure (defamation, privacy, rights of publicity, IP, clearance risks)
- Support creative and commercial strategy with a strong understanding of market practices and contractual consequences.
THE PERSON
You should have a background in UK scripted television, as well as relevant experience in development and production, alongside strong expertise in IP rights, literary adaptations and audiovisual agreements.
Working collaboratively with senior creatives, producers, partners and platforms will help you to be successful in this role, as will clear communication, and an organised approach to both development and production.
Confidence drafting and negotiating contracts is essential, as is the ability to manage multiple projects and deliver to tight deadlines.
WHAT TO EXPECT
- Searchlight only advertises active roles
- Your details will be sent directly to the Consultant who is handling this role
- We aim to respond to candidates within 14 days.
If this role isn’t quite right, but you would like us to have your CV on file, please send it to sroffice@searchlight.global.
Searchlight strives to promote equal opportunities for all. We welcome applications regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief.
To learn more about Searchlight, see: https://searchlight.global/
Ready to apply?
%201.svg)
