HEAD OF LEGAL NEEDED FOR MEDIA COMPANY
- Recruiter
- Hydrogen Group
- Location
- London, England
- Salary
- £75000.00 - £110000.00 per annum
- Posted
- 23 Apr 2015
- Closes
- 21 May 2015
- Ref
- JO-1504-880229
- Contact
- Lucy Hamblin
- Vacancy Type
- Solicitors, In-House
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
- Practice Areas
- Media/Entertainment/Sport
- PQE
- 7+ Years
- Experience Level
- Senior Level
HEAD OF LEGAL NEEDED FOR MEDIA COMPANY
My client is a leading global media organisation providing television and internet services to millions of customers through various platforms.
They are looking to recruit a Head of Legal for the Media and Programming legal team to cover a period of maternity. This role is a unique opportunity to work in a broad-based content role with an emphasis on content acquisition (TVOD, SVOD, Pay TV films and series), licensing and linear carriage agreements across a variety of platforms. The role offers close contact with the commercial programming team in the UK and abroad as well as with European affiliates at both a commercial and legal level.
As the successful candidate, you will have a minimum of 8 years PQE*. You will have trained at a highly regarded law firm or media organisation, have specific VOD/content experience as well as experience of dealing with studios and independents. You must be able to demonstrate excellent drafting and negotiating skills and although not essential, exposure to Corporate/M&A work would be desirable. The ability to create, develop and maintain relationships both internally and externally is fundamental.
The successful candidate will also have proven management skills and have been responsible for the mentoring and development of other lawyers in previous roles.
This is an exciting opportunity to join an ambitious company and the role would best suit a versatile, confident self-starter who enjoys a working in a fast-paced environment.
* Candidates outside of the stated PQE range who possess the core competencies listed above are also encouraged to apply
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