Contract Director

1 month ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom Insanity Group Full time
Job Title: Contract Director

Overview:

  • The Contract Director is a key role within Insanity Group, supporting the broadcast and digital departments by reviewing and negotiating contracts for talent with TV networks, production companies, and brands.
  • This position is part of the wider Business Affairs team, enabling the creative team to focus on their work without being overwhelmed by contracts.
  • The ideal candidate will provide high-quality in-house legal support, offering pragmatic and flexible advice.
  • Please note that this role does not lead to a training contract.
Key Responsibilities:
  • Providing Legal Advice: Offering day-to-day legal advice to all departments, including interpreting and applying laws, regulations, and internal policies relevant to the talent and entertainment industry.
  • Commercial Deal Structures: Advising on commercial deal structures, including negotiating techniques and strategies to secure favourable terms for the agency and its talent.
  • Supporting Company Projects: Assisting in various company projects, corporate transactions, and strategic initiatives, ensuring legal compliance and risk mitigation.
  • Drafting and Reviewing Agreements: Drafting, reviewing and negotiating a wide range of agreements, including talent contracts, brand deals, sponsorship agreements, partnership agreements, licensing deals, and more complex legal documents.
  • Developing Legal Precedents: Creating and updating legal precedents and templates to enhance departmental efficiency and ensure consistent legal standards across the company.
  • Legal Training: Assisting in developing and delivering legal training programs for staff across the company, helping non-legal colleagues understand key legal concepts and compliance requirements.
  • Document Management: Managing legal documentation, including maintaining, updating, and organising template agreements, clauses, and other key legal resources.
  • Process Improvement: Developing and implementing tools, systems, and processes to improve legal and operational efficiency, such as contract management systems, workflow automation, and compliance checklists.
  • Risk Management: Identify, assess, and mitigate legal risks associated with talent agreements, partnerships and commercial deals, ensuring that all contracts comply with applicable laws and regulations.
  • Cross-Departmental Collaboration: Work closely with other departments, such as finance, marketing and creative teams, to ensure legal considerations are integrated into decision-making processes.
  • Client Relations: Liaising with external stakeholders, such as brands, production companies, and legal representatives, to negotiate and finalise contracts on behalf of the agency's talent.
  • Dispute Resolution: Provide support in managing disputes or legal issues that may arise from contractual relationships, working to resolve matters efficiently and in the best interests of the company.
  • Ad-Hoc Projects: Providing support on ad-hoc legal projects, initiatives, and issues as they arise, often requiring quick turnaround and flexibility.
Requirements:
  • 2+ years of contracts management experience (or similar) with a specific focus on drafting and negotiation within a law firm or legal department.
  • Strong organisational and time management skills.
  • Desire and willingness to take ownership and control of tasks and projects.
  • Strong analytical (strategic and creative) capabilities and judgment.
  • Positive attitude, with a proactive and flexible approach to work.

Insanity Group is committed to fostering a workplace culture that values diversity, promotes equity and champions inclusion.

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