At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead negotiations and draft agreements for exciting film projects.
- Company: Dynamic independent film studio at the forefront of premium scripted content.
- Benefits: Flexible working hours, collaborative team environment, and a chance to work with top talent.
- Other info: Opportunity for career growth in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial setting.
- Why this job: Join a creative team and make a real impact in the film industry.
- Qualifications: Qualified solicitor with experience in film and strong negotiation skills.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
A highly regarded independent film studio is seeking an experienced Legal & Business Affairs Lawyer to join its collaborative team on an initial 3–6+ month contract basis. The role offers flexibility for candidates looking to work either 4 or 5 days per week. This is a rare opportunity to join a dynamic international business at the forefront of premium scripted film content, working alongside leading creative talent and commercial teams on high-profile film projects.
As a senior member of the Legal & Business Affairs team, you will play a key role across development, production and financing activities, partnering closely with executives and production teams across a diverse slate of scripted projects. Key responsibilities will include:
- Leading negotiations and drafting for book and film options, writer agreements and broadcaster development agreements
- Advising production teams on a broad range of production legal matters
- Drafting and negotiating talent, crew, location and other third-party agreements
- Supporting and leading film financing transactions through bridge close, financial close and bond close
- Negotiating key talent deals, including producer, director and lead artist agreements
- Maintaining and updating precedent agreements, legal processes and best practice guidance
- Acting as a trusted legal adviser to both creative and commercial stakeholders
You will be a qualified solicitor with experience gained within a film (scripted content) environment and will be comfortable operating autonomously in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial business. You will also bring:
- Strong drafting and negotiation skills
- Experience advising across development, production and financing matters
- Excellent organisational and project management abilities
- Meticulous attention to detail
- The confidence to communicate complex legal issues to non-legal stakeholders
- A collaborative, pragmatic and commercially minded approach
- Strong interpersonal skills and a positive, can-do attitude
This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced film lawyer seeking a varied, high-quality workload within a creative and ambitious international content business.
Legal & Business Affairs, Film in Swindon employer: Kinsella Legal Limited
Join a highly regarded independent film studio that champions creativity and collaboration, offering a flexible work schedule of 4 or 5 days per week. With a focus on premium scripted content, this dynamic international business provides an exceptional environment for professional growth, where you will work alongside leading talent and commercial teams on high-profile projects. Embrace the opportunity to be part of a supportive culture that values innovation and offers a varied, high-quality workload in the exciting world of film.
