Job Title: Business Affairs Manager
Client Location: London - hybrid
Starting: September 2026
Pay Comments: PAYE
Minimum Pay (per day): £359.99
Maximum Pay (per day): £399.99
Hours: 40-hour week
Duration: until 31/12/2026
Job Description:
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.
Key Responsibilities
- 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.
Key Qualifications
- Minimum of 5+ years' business affairs experience, ideally within the technology sector.
- Knowledge and understanding of Apple technology (iPhone, iPad, apps, Mac, etc.), as well as familiarity with our services, including Apple Music, the App Store (specifically the Today tab), the Apple TV app, and other Products and Services.
- Strong communication skills, the ability to prioritise, and a sense of humour.
- Sound strategic, legal and business judgement in challenging situations.
- A team player with excellent written communication and interpersonal skills.
- Pragmatic legal and brand judgement.
- Proficient working knowledge of Keynote, Numbers and Pages; familiarity with Quip.
Education
- Bachelor's degree (or equivalent)
*This role is open for a limited time. Next steps will be shared with shortlisted candidates ASAP. Due to the high volume of applicants, we may be unable to reply to each applicant individually. Thank you for taking the time to apply.
Client Description:
Our Client is a multinational technology company that boasts some of the most popular consumer electronics on the planet. They also offer prolific media and entertainment services, software, cloud services, fitness accessories, and payment solutions.
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.
Business Affairs Manager in Wolverhampton employer: Aquent
Aquent is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic and collaborative work culture in the heart of London. With a focus on employee growth, you will have the opportunity to develop your strategic skills while working with prestigious clients in the financial services sector. The benefits package, including a competitive salary, performance bonuses, and private health insurance, combined with a hybrid work model, makes Aquent a rewarding place to advance your career.
