Head of legal - Media - Studio Production background
- Employer
- Legal Route - Global Legal Recruitment
- Location
- Saudi Arabia (SA)
- Salary
- £500k +++
- Closing date
- 23 Apr 2023
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- Vacancy Type
- Solicitors, Private Practice, In-House
- Experience Level
- Partner, Management/Head of Department, Senior Executive
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
- Practice Areas
- Company/Commercial, Licensing/Gaming/Betting, Media/Entertainment/Sport
- PQE
- 7+ Years
Job Details
Studio production background - Head of legal - Media - We are working on an amazing opportunity for an in-house lawyer to join this large giga project to head the legal function within a new media and sports division of one the world's most talked about giga projects. We are looking for a highly experienced lawyer, ideally having trained in a top international law firm and with a background in a high branded media organisation and have a significant background in Studio production work. Candidates should ideally have gained 15 or more years of legal experience which will likely include negotiating licensing & sponsorship deals, distribution agreements and events' contracts. Applicants with previous experience working in the Middle East would be preferred but that is not a necessity, and Arabic language skills are not required. There is a top package on offer and you will receive a relocation package, ex-pat benefits, and generous holiday/remote working allowances. Remuneration: USD up to 500K sterling + plus ex-pat benefits & bonus
Company
Who We Are
legal-route is a global legal recruitment specialist. We recruit legal professionals into permanent, temporary, contract and interim roles and offer a comprehensive range of services for both clients and candidates.
We are committed to excellence and continually pursue a long-term strategy. This means the service we provide is both professional and robust.
We don't accept boundaries or limitations. Based out of our Dubai offices in the Middle East and with our network of associated offices in the UK, Europe and Australasia our proven expertise impacts across Private Practice, Commerce & Industry, Financial Services and not for profit sectors.
Our Head of Legal (Nigel Byrne)
www.linkedin.com/in/nigelbyrne
As the Head of Legal, MENA region Nigel plays a key role in business development, strategy & consulting on key legal hires into the region and around the globe. He leads the search vertical for law firms, financial institutions and large corporations across the region. He has a successful track record of recruiting senior professionals into both private practice and in-house positions in domestic and international markets.
Nigel has a genuine insight into the needs of both candidates and clients and is able to leverage his knowledge of the inner workings of the legal industry. He has gained an excellent reputation for his commitment to identifying suitable candidates at senior level into many global law firms and legal teams.
With his ability to tie in the dynamics of human psychology and behaviour, with his network and knowledge of the legal industry, Nigel adds value to both individual professionals and organisations. He works on creating value through assessments, career advice and providing trusted market intelligence.
Nigel is married with two wonderful boys who are both the apple of his eye. In his spare time he enjoys reading and all things sport.
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