Senior Legal Counsel: Non-Scripted TV

4 weeks ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom Kinsella Legal Full time
Job Title: Vice President: Digital Experience

We are seeking a highly experienced and skilled Vice President to lead our Legal & Business Affairs efforts in the non-scripted television sector. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for overseeing all legal and business affairs related to the development, financing, and production of non-scripted content.

About the Role:
  • Lead lawyer for all UK factual and factual entertainment television projects, managing the slate autonomously
  • Provide legal and business affairs support to internal teams, including Development, Distribution, Talent Management, Publicity, Finance, Corporate, Digital, Marketing, and Production
  • Supervise and oversee other legal team members working on non-scripted projects, ensuring high-quality work and meeting deadlines
  • Negotiate and draft agreements related to development, financing, and production of factual and factual entertainment content, including talent agreements and live tours
  • Advise on programme compliance, including copyright clearance, privacy, defamation, and OFCOM regulations
Requirements:
  • Significant experience in non-scripted television legal and business affairs, with a strong understanding of broadcaster terms of trade, production financing, compliance, and intellectual property law
  • Expertise in negotiation and drafting legal documents, with a focus on attention to detail and ability to explain complex legal issues to non-lawyers
  • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to work closely with senior management and other team members
  • Passion for non-scripted television content, with a strong understanding of the industry and its trends
About Kinsella Legal:

Kinsella Legal is a leading law firm specializing in legal and business affairs for the entertainment industry. We are committed to providing exceptional service and expertise to our clients, and we are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Vice President to join our team.



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