At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead legal affairs for exciting media projects and negotiate high-profile agreements.
- Company: Join Fulwell Entertainment, a dynamic player in the entertainment industry.
- Benefits: Enjoy 25 days holiday, health coverage, flexible work, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with strong career growth potential.
- Why this job: Make an impact in the entertainment sector while embracing innovative AI tools.
- Qualifications: Qualified solicitor with 5-7 years experience in media or entertainment law.
The predicted salary is between 75600 - 92400 £ per year.
Fulwell Entertainment is seeking a Senior Manager or VP, Business & Legal Affairs (depending on experience) to join its London-based team, reporting to the General Counsel. This role sits within a transatlantic Legal & Business Affairs function spanning London, New York, and Los Angeles. The position works across Fulwell’s full range of activities, including its Studio division (scripted and unscripted content for global buyers), owned and operated YouTube channels, brand partnerships, and collaborations with high-profile talent, while also partnering closely with internal teams such as Production, Strategy & Operations, Talent Relations, Post-Production, IT, Finance, and People Operations.
The Senior Manager/VP will lead the structuring, drafting, and negotiation of a wide range of commercial and rights agreements, including commissioning, licensing, distribution, talent, co-production, and rights acquisition deals, working closely with the US based BLA team. In addition, the role oversees Fulwell’s global corporate legal function, including entity management, intragroup transactions, M&A activity, dispute resolution, IP protection, and real estate matters. As part of an AI-forward legal team, the Senior Manager/VP will also drive adoption of AI tools (including Harvey), developing workflows, improving efficiency, and ensuring the business remains at the forefront of legal innovation in the media and entertainment sector.
Key Responsibilities
- With a primary focus on the UK market (and with the support of the US BLA team on US transactions), structuring, drafting and negotiating a broad range of deals efficiently and collaboratively to a high standard across the full breadth of Fulwell’s business.
- Ownership of all business and legal affairs aspects of production across both traditional studio commissions, owned and operated channels and brand programming.
- Responsibility for ensuring relevant legislative and policy information is passed to appropriate internal contacts and translated into practical changes of process and contracts.
- Advising on and supporting the Company’s brand sales and brand partnership function.
- Supporting Fulwell’s strategic partnerships function, including advising on joint venture, co-investment, and other strategic collaboration arrangements.
- Providing
Senior Manager/VP, Business & Legal Affairs employer: Fulwell73 Limited
Fulwell Entertainment is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in the heart of London, Islington, where creativity meets legal innovation. With a strong focus on employee wellbeing and professional development, the company provides extensive benefits including flexible work arrangements, health coverage, and generous holiday allowances. As part of a forward-thinking team, you will have the opportunity to drive AI adoption in legal practices while collaborating with top talent across the media and entertainment industry, ensuring your career growth is both meaningful and rewarding.
