SKILLS YOU’LL NEED (MINIMUM CRITERIA)

• A qualified lawyer with a focus on intellectual property (NQ-4 years PQE)
• Previous in-house experience would be an advantage
• A background in either television, film licensing and/or commercial contracts

We’re on the hunt for a confident and proactive Legal & Business Affairs Executive/Manager to join us permanently — a fantastic opportunity to play a key role at the centre of ITV Studios Global Partnerships, supporting our dynamic Sales team.
In this fast-paced role, you’ll provide expert legal and commercial support across a wide range of deals, with a primary focus on licensing scripted and non-scripted content to global broadcasters, networks, and streaming platforms. You’ll also advise on digital publication (including FAST channels, YouTube, and AVOD) and other legal matters critical to the success of the Global Partnerships business.

Some of your key day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Draft, negotiate, and advise on licensing agreements for programme rights across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA), including deals with channel providers, platforms, streaming services, and FAST channels.
• Review, draft, and execute a range of rights-related agreements, including amendments to existing licence deals.
• Provide legal support on ancillary matters such as rights clearances, music rights, programme information, and materials availability.
• Liaise with internal sales, digital, and rights management teams to ensure alignment on commercial and legal issues, and maintain accurate contract records.
• Develop and manage relationships with external licensees to support smooth negotiation and deal execution.
• Attend regular departmental and interdepartmental meetings to discuss business strategy, legal issues, and deal progress.
• Participate in routine check-ins with the line manager to report on workload, negotiations, contract variations, and contentious issues.
• Support other departmental activities and projects as required.