VP, LEGAL & BUSINESS AFFAIRS, INT'L, FILM AND TV DISTRIBUTION

VP, INTERNATIONAL FILM AND TV DISTRIBUTION

DYNAMIC MEDIA BUSINESS

UK OR US QUALIFIED

LONDON

Our client is a leading global entertainment company. It has a presence in film, TV, home entertainment, digital distribution and international distribution and sales.

We wish to recruit a highly experienced media lawyer to join the Business and Legal Affairs division,International.

This role will be responsible for overseeing the International Business and Legal Affairs team within the UK office. The ideal candidate will be a qualified lawyer (UK or US) with the ability to demonstrate extensive legal experience (in a law firm or in-house) of international film distribution in terms of negotiation, finance, extensive drafting, compliance and tax obligations.

The role requires excellent drafting skills, a proven track record of sharp attention to detail and organisational skills.

It also requires a self-motivated individual who embraces autonomy, thrives on a varied workload and has a willingness to develop further with a great ability to remain resilient in the face of challenges as well as being able to respond to the demands of a fast-paced business.

Skills and Responsibilities:

*A media/entertainment lawyer with considerable experience gained (in a law firm or in-house) in film and television - in particular, content distribution.

*Draft and negotiate content distribution agreements for global territories (other than North and South America), referred to as "global" hereafter.

*Communicate regularly with third party content distributors and third party producers.

*Summarise and analyse international distribution as well as general legal issues for executive teams.

*Assist in the oversight of financial/contractual compliance of all global distributors, including drafting, serving and tracking of notices of defaults, terminations, arbitrations, cease and desist demands, and nondisclosure agreements.

*Attend and provide counsel during major film markets (as required).

*Manage inter-company global IP transfers and licenses, as well as service arrangements.

*Oversee filing and dispersal of all tax forms (annual and ad hoc country specific) pertinent to global distribution.

This is an excellent opportunity to work in a highly reputable global media business as part of a sophisticated team with an excellent working culture.