Assistant Director, Legal & Business Affairs (Entertainment)

TL;DR

Assistant Director, Legal & Business Affairs (Legal): Leading and overseeing compliance with planning and development approvals for the UK project with an accent on statutory consents and government agreements. Focus on managing the compliance lifecycle, mitigating regulatory risks, and coordinating with government authorities to ensure robust governance.

Location: 138 Cauldwell Street, Bedford, United Kingdom

Company

hirify.global is a global leader in media and entertainment, operating film, television, streaming, and theme park destinations.

What you will do

• Provide strategic oversight and proactive tracking of all compliance obligations, including planning approvals and government grants.
• Analyze compliance performance against the consents register to identify and mitigate risks.
• Prepare detailed compliance reports for internal leadership and external government bodies.
• Develop and implement training programs on regulatory obligations and planning conditions.
• Collaborate with Legal, External Affairs, and project teams to maintain consistent governance.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or certification in Planning, Law, Project Management, or Environmental Management.
• Senior-level experience managing consents and licenses on complex infrastructure projects.
• Experience with UK planning regimes such as Development Consent Orders, TCPA, or Transport and Works Act.
• Strong transactional drafting and negotiation skills.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally.
• Ability to work flexible hours (mornings, nights, weekends) to accommodate multiple time zones.