Business and Legal Affairs Lawyer, Scripted Series 212722 - #2136449

Join a dynamic global entertainment leader that is redefining how stories are told and consumed worldwide. This innovative company is at the forefront of creating compelling scripted series, driven by a culture that values good judgment, innovation, selflessness, courage, impact, candid communication, passion, and curiosity. As a partner with Aquent, you will have the unique opportunity to contribute to a team dedicated to bringing groundbreaking content to audiences across the globe.

About the Opportunity

Are you a seasoned legal professional ready to shape the future of scripted entertainment? Through Aquent, we are seeking an exceptional Business and Legal Affairs expert to join a fast-paced team responsible for supporting the development and production of critically acclaimed scripted series. This is your chance to play a pivotal role in the lifecycle of exciting new projects, from initial concept to screen, ensuring creative visions are realized within a robust legal framework. Your expertise will directly influence the success of captivating stories, making a tangible impact on content that resonates with millions globally. This is a 6-month contract, offering a unique opportunity to contribute to a world-renowned entertainment platform.

What You’ll Do

• Serve as a key legal and business advisor, working both independently and collaboratively on a wide range of business and legal affairs matters throughout the entire lifecycle of scripted series.
• Commercially negotiate and draft development and commissioning agreements with third-party production companies.
• Commercially negotiate and draft talent agreements, including those for writers, directors, producers, and cast.
• Draft, commercially negotiate, and review underlying rights agreements, providing expert advice on commercial and legal issues arising from chain of title reviews.
• Collaborate with production teams to ensure all legal documentation complies with company requirements and provide support for any production-related queries.
• Partner closely with third-party production companies, fostering strong working relationships.
• Seek and analyze specialist advice from various internal legal teams to navigate complex issues.
• Liaise with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless alignment and efficient information flow across projects.

What You’ll Bring

Must-Have Qualifications:

• Solid relevant experience in a media law firm, film or television production company, or broadcaster.
• Working knowledge of the relevant television production landscape, industry norms, and union agreements.
• Proven experience leading deal negotiations and drafting contracts, including rights acquisition, writers, directors, cast, producers, production partners, or broadcasters.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex legal concepts clearly.
• Comfortable counseling business partners and making informed decisions that consider both legal and business implications.
• Strong analytical capabilities and sound judgment, even under pressure.
• Ability to work proactively, independently, and reliably within tight timeframes in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• A collaborative mindset, capable of working effectively cross-functionally, thinking practically, and offering solution-oriented approaches.
• Curiosity, resilience, and a willingness to tackle matters outside your immediate area of expertise.
• A strong commitment to embracing and advocating for inclusion in all aspects of your work.

About Aquent Talent:

Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world’s biggest brands.

Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. We also offer free online training through Aquent Gymnasium. More information on our awesome benefits!

Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We’re about creating an inclusive environment-one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.

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Our Client is the world’s leading streaming entertainment service. Headquartered in California, they’re proud of their unique company culture. This organization has offices all over the world, and has continued to grow for almost 25 years. They now play an active role in production and distribution of original and award-winning content.

Aquent is dedicated to improving inclusivity & is proudly an equal opportunities employer. We encourage applications from under-represented groups & are committed to providing support to applicants with disabilities. We aim to provide reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, to those with a medical condition, disability or neurodivergence.

This is a 6-month, hybrid contract; the PAYE rate is to be confirmed.

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