SCRIPTED TV LAWYER, 6 MONTH FTC (ASAP START), FULL-TIME in London

Job description

SCRIPTED TELEVISION LAWYER
LEGAL & BUSINESS AFFAIRS, HIGH END DRAMA
FULL TIME CONTRACT (6 MONTH FTC INITIALLY)
ASAP START
LONDON (HYBRID WORKING)
 
Our client is a world class scripted TV production company based in London.
 
They wish to hire a scripted TV lawyer to join this stellar creative business as part of the Legal & Business Affairs team, on a 6-month contract initially.
 
This is an exciting opportunity to work at the heart of premium drama development and production, providing legal and business affairs support across a slate of bold, globally focused television projects.
 
Role Overview
Reporting to the Commercial and Legal Director and working closely with development, production, finance teams, and external partners, you will play a key role in supporting the legal and business affairs functions across all programming.
 
Key Responsibilities

• Provide legal and business affairs support to development teams, including negotiation and drafting of book option agreements, writer agreements, and broadcaster development contracts
• Advise on guild and union matters, drafting relevant talent and crew agreements where applicable
• Assist in negotiating and drafting agreements for broadcaster deals, co-productions, and other programming-related contracts
• Deliver day-to-day legal production support on assigned titles, including advising on legal templates, drafting bespoke production agreements, and managing third-party rights contracts
• Contribute to best-practice legal protocols and documentation to ensure compliance and consistency
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with internal stakeholders and external production partners
• Monitor legal and industry developments, updating internal teams as necessary
• Work alongside the Commercial and Legal Director to ensure efficient legal processes, compliance, and the safeguarding of commercial interests

Skills and Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor with substantial experience in a scripted television environment
• Strong knowledge of legal principles applicable to high-end scripted television, including IP and talent rights
• Adaptable and eager to develop new skills in a fast-moving production landscape
• A team player with a passion for scripted television and an interest in supporting creative excellence through robust legal frameworks 

This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to the production of globally recognised, creatively ambitious television drama in a fast-paced LBA team.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

London

Type of Contract

Part-time jobs

Published at

11-09-2025

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English