SKILLS YOU’LL NEED (MINIMUM CRITERIA)

• A qualified lawyer with a focus on intellectual property, ideally with experience in TV and/or digital distribution (4+ years PQE as a guide). Previous in-house experience would be an advantage.
• A commercially minded lawyer with experience of working in a busy, deadline driven environment, handling high volume of deals, within short timelines and a number of contending priorities.
• Knowledge of the breakdown of rights in television and films.
• A curiosity about the media/film and television.
• An understanding of the commercial drivers for the ITV businesses.

We are in need of a Legal & Business Affairs Manager who is confident and driven to join us on a permanent basis. This is an outstanding opportunity to step into a fast-paced role at the heart of ITV Studios Global Partnerships supporting the Global Content Team.
You’ll be leading negotiations on exciting commercial deals with credible production companies and content suppliers, helping bring outstanding programmes to audiences around the world. From acquisitions and co-productions, you’ll play a key role in crafting ITV’s global content footprint. With plenty of variety, you’ll develop and coordinate deal frameworks, streamline workflows, and ensure our agreements are both commercially savvy and aligned with ITV’s values. This is your chance to create a positive change on a worldwide platform, working closely with partners both inside and outside the organisation across multiple markets.

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

• Negotiate, draft, and advise on agreements for and related to the acquisition of international distribution rights in television programmes, and formats (“rights-in”) both scripted and non-scripted from producers globally.
• Develop strong relationships with external producers, Global Content Team, and ITV Studios.
• Assisting with and undertaking any other activities within the department as reasonably required (such as amendment letters).
• Advising on chain of title to establish the company’s rights position in Programmes.
• Stay informed on emerging media trends and business models to support best commercial practices.
• Support development of rights systems and processes across the business.