[A24] Business Affairs

A24 is seeking a dynamic lawyer to join the Legal and Business team in London, reporting to the Commercial Director and collaborating with the creative, production, finance and distribution teams in the group.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Working on day-to-day legal and business affairs matters arising in connection with the development, production, financing and distribution of A24 and affiliated productions.

  • Negotiating, drafting and concluding a range of agreements relating to UK development, production and exploitation (e.g. agreements with commissioners, distributors, financiers, talent, advisors, contributors, locations, facilities, suppliers and access agreements).

  • Providing advice and support on all programme-related legal and business affairs activities including clearance, negative checking, rights licensing and general contracting.

  • Ensuring that production activities are in full compliance with applicable laws and regulations in all relevant territories and with the company’s corporate compliance policies and best practice procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • In-house experience preferred 

  • Expertise in scripted television and/or feature film.

  • A qualified lawyer with minimum 4 years post-qualification experience.

  • Hands-on experience with the types of deals, agreements and unions encountered in the role.

  • Exposure to advising or working with creative talent, broadcasters, distributors and producers on intellectual property issues.

Role is based in London, UK.

Jaia Thomas