CORPORATE/COMMERCIAL LAWYER c.3-6PQE
- Recruiter
- Kinsella Legal
- Location
- London, England
- Posted
- 30 Jun 2015
- Closes
- 08 Jul 2015
- Ref
- 11163/PB
- Vacancy Type
- Solicitors, In-House
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
- Practice Areas
- Company/Commercial, Corporate, M&A, Media/Entertainment/Sport
- Experience Level
- Junior Level, Mid Level
CORPORATE/COMMERCIAL LAWYER c.3-6 PQE
CENTRAL LONDON
COMPETITIVE SALARY
We are working for a much loved and well-respected institution within the media & entertainment sector, recruiting an additional lawyer for their Corporate Legal Department based in Central London. The team is responsible for supporting the business on all Corporate, Commercial & Business Development, IT, Procurement, Corporate Services and Strategy matters.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
* Providing legal support for all M&A and corporate activity, including the business's investments in start up portfolio companies: drafting and negotiating investment agreements, joint ventures, acquisitions and disposals.
* Providing legal support on varied commercial agreements.
* Providing legal support to other departments including IT, Commercial & New Business and Corporate Services.
* Advising generally on legal and commercial matters in respect of a wide range of areas.
JOB FACTORS
Technical & Professional Skills
* Qualified corporate/commercial lawyer, ideally with exposure to the media/entertainment environment.
* Good understanding of and experience in corporate transactions including lead negotiation of investments, joint ventures, private M&A.
* Understanding of and willingness to work on a wide range of commercial contracts, including outsourcing arrangements, services contracts, contracts for goods and services and technology agreements.
* Understanding of copyright licensing and data protections issues and more generally of the law as it applies to media/entertainment businesses
* Understanding of rights.
* Excellent drafting and negotiating skills.
Other skills and personality
* Ability to work autonomously
* Adaptable and able to work on a variety of matters at any one time
* Proactive and ability to work well as part of a team
* Ability to communicate effectively and clearly both verbally and in writing
* Ability to respond speedily and prioritise effectively
* Able to deal with a range of complex matters at any one time
* Able to demonstrate understanding of issues affecting the business and its remit
* Commercial approach, preferably gained through some in-house experience.
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