Senior Business and Legal Affairs Executive (Media)

TL;DR

Senior Business and Legal Affairs Executive (Media): Managing complex production and development agreements for high-profile entertainment content with an accent on contract negotiation, rights acquisition, and contributor management. Focus on providing expert legal and commercial advice to production teams while ensuring compliance with union agreements and copyright standards.

Location: Must be based in London, UK (Hybrid: at least 2 days per week in the office).

Salary: Up to £55,441 (including London Weighting Allowance).

Company

A globally renowned media company producing and distributing world-class TV, audio, and digital content.

What you will do

• Draft, negotiate, and manage a wide range of production and development agreements.
• Ensure all necessary rights are acquired for primary and secondary broadcast and exploitation.
• Advise production teams on contributor fees, contract terms, and union agreement interpretations.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with agents, talent, and commercial partners.
• Collaborate closely with internal legal and business affairs teams across the hirify.global Group.
• Manage contractual documentation using internal IT systems.

Requirements

• Proven experience in drafting and negotiating rights contracts.
• Strong working understanding of copyright and commercial legal terms.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for stakeholder management.
• Strong prioritization and time management abilities.
• Track record of delivering projects to strict deadlines.

Nice to have

• Legal education or professional qualifications.
• Passion for the broadcasting and media industry.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible 35-hour working week.
• 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase 5 additional days.
• Defined pension scheme with up to 10% employer contributions.
• Comprehensive caring and parenting support, including 24/7 remote GP access.
• Commitment to sustainability and net-zero targets.