Film, TV & Theatre Associate (2-4 PQE)

The role

Harbottle & Lewis is seeking a Film, TV & Theatre Associate with 2-4 years of PQE to join their Media & Entertainment practice in London. This role focuses on film and television matters, supporting leading industry names and streamers.

What you'll do

• Draft and negotiate rights acquisition and development agreements across film, television and theatre
• Advise on all chain of title issues
• Assist independent production companies as well as studios/SVOD platforms with the day to day running of their productions
• Deal with a broad range of potential issues, including cast and crew agreements, and location and supply agreements
• Undertake financing and other structuring work for both production companies and financiers
• Advise on distribution arrangements, further licensing and other forms of ongoing exploitation across film and television, stage and live events
• Handle general commercial agreements

What we're looking for