At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage business affairs for creative projects and ensure compliance with licensing and brand standards.
- Company: Join a leading multinational tech company known for innovative consumer electronics.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, remote work options, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.
- Other info: Supportive environment with a focus on career growth and accommodating diverse needs.
- Why this job: Be at the forefront of exciting projects while collaborating with creative and legal teams.
- Qualifications: 5+ years in business affairs, strong legal judgement, and a collaborative spirit.
The predicted salary is between 56700 - 69300 £ per year.
The Business Affairs Manager is responsible for all business affairs matters arising from the Product, Design & Marketing group in EMEIA, including ensuring that any third-party content featured in our products, platforms and services is properly licensed or commissioned, and is brand- and region-appropriate.
The ideal candidate will have extensive business affairs experience, including superb issue-spotting skills and a willingness to hit the ground running. This person must be detail-oriented, highly collaborative, and accustomed to working with both creative and legal teams, as well as having a deep understanding of the client's brand.
- Educate teams on legal, third-party content and brand considerations.
- Assess, manage and communicate risks, and advise team leads on risk, exposure and strategic options.
- Communicate potential issues to the Head of Business Affairs and Legal, as needed.
- Work with third-party content licensors to secure consent and clear rights when referencing their assets.
- Monitor and ensure compliance with procedures and policies relating to vendors, talent, licensing and publishing.
- Facilitate internal communication between teams to ensure projects continue to move forward, including flagging local legal issues, content constraints and timing considerations.
- Work with multiple teams, providing legal perspective, advice and counsel on a wide variety of matters, including trade marks and copyright.
Minimum of 5+ years' business affairs experience, ideally within the technology sector. Sound strategic, legal and business judgement in challenging situations. Pragmatic legal and brand judgement. Bachelor's degree (or equivalent).
Next steps will be shared with shortlisted candidates ASAP.
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.
Business Director (Remote) in London employer: Aquent
As a leading multinational technology company, we pride ourselves on fostering a dynamic and inclusive work culture that values collaboration and innovation. Our London-based team enjoys the flexibility of a hybrid working model, competitive pay, and ample opportunities for professional growth, making it an ideal environment for those looking to make a meaningful impact in the tech industry.
