Job Description

Job Category: Legal and Business Affairs
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Workplace: ITV London, White city - expectation is 2-3 days in the office per week.
The team...
The "Rights-out" ITV Studios Global Partnerships Legal and Business Affairs team provides support to the ITV Studios Global Partnerships Sales team, in licensing out rights in scripted and non-scripted television programmes and formats.
The content we distribute covers a wide range of genres from high-end drama (Until I Kill You, Vigil), comedy (Brassic), reality and entertainment (Love Island, The Voice, The Graham Norton Show), gameshows (The Chase), documentaries (Harry: The Interview) and natural history (A Year on Planet Earth).
The role...
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.

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

Other things we're looking for (key criteria)

• Strong technical commercial law experience with a focus on intellectual property.
• Ability to work independently, leading negotiations, taking decisions and escalating issues where required.
• Understanding the nature and value of rights in television or films and experience in licensing rights in programmes (either in a sales or rights-in capacity).
• Proven track record of concluding deals successfully and quickly.
• A team player and effective communicator, both written and verbal.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritise a varied workload to meet deadlines.
• Ability to take a proportionate and solutions focussed approach.
• Able to resolve problems under pressure and make accurate assessments of critical issues.
• Ability to quickly establish excellent working relationships with commercial and legal colleagues.
• European language skills would be advantageous.

About Us:
Your work matters to millions.
Shaping culture is in the DNA of ITV. So, it's not surprising that you'll find us in every home in the UK, our productions are famous all over the world and we're at the forefront of the digital streaming revolution.
When you join us, you enter a fun working environment. With opportunities to learn, to grow and make a real difference. Small enough that your impact's felt in the business, but big enough that your impact reaches millions of people.
Come develop your skills, change TV and the course of your career. Don't just watch it. Be part of it. Join ITV.
About the Team: ITV is for everyone.
ITV strongly encourages applications for this role from disabled people. As a Disability Confident Leader, if you meet the minimum criteria for a role and you have declared that you are disabled, we'll guarantee to take you to the next stage* (minimum criteria above).
We're happy to discuss any support/personalisation you may need during our application and selection process as part of our reasonable adjustments. Drop us a line if you require anything at talkingcareers@itv.com. Find out more about

• There may be a few exceptions where we are not able to take all eligible candidates to the next stage due to the volume of applications.

Because those who make an impact deserve to be rewarded for it.
ITV offers some great rewards and benefits including:

• Flexible working with a range of options to suit everyone
• Generous holiday allowance, plus you can buy more
• Annual bonus opportunity
• Competitive pension contribution
• Save as you earn - with an opportunity to buy ITV shares
• Wellbeing and volunteering days plus a wide range of opportunities to help you live a balanced and healthy life

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