Senior Legal Counsel for Children's Entertainment

5 days ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom Banijay Kids and Family Full time
About the Job

This role is responsible for managing the Legal & Business Affairs function across all development and production activities undertaken by two of Banijay Kids & Family UK production companies: Tiger Aspect Kids & Family and Zodiak Kids & Family Productions UK.

As a Senior Legal and Business Affairs Executive, you will be responsible for drafting and negotiating agreements, providing advice and full legal support to production teams, and liaising with applicable UK unions and guilds.

Responsibilities and Requirements
  1. Drafting and negotiating agreements relating to all stages of the development, financing, production and delivery of scripted programming in the kids and/or family genres (live action and animation). This includes agreements with underlying rights owners, writers, key talent, development funding and commissioning broadcasters, financiers, co-producers and distributors.
  2. Providing advice and full legal support to production teams throughout the course of production.
  3. Liaising with applicable UK unions and guilds as necessary.
  4. Liaising with and providing advice to other parts of Banijay Kids & Family and/or Banijay Group companies as required.
Benefits and Salary

The estimated salary for this role is £70,000 - £90,000 per annum, depending on experience. We also offer a range of benefits, including flexible working hours, opportunities for professional development, and a dynamic and inspiring work environment.



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