Website Kinsella Legal Limited
SCRIPTED TV, SENIOR LBA MANAGER
MATERNITY COVER, 6-9 MONTHS
4 OR 5 DAYS, JAN 2026 START
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High-end scripted TV | Global streamer collaborations | 6-9 months from January 2026 | 4 or 5 days per week
A leading independent drama producer – behind some of the UK’s most acclaimed and globally successful scripted series – is seeking a Senior Legal & Business Affairs Manager to cover maternity leav
Working closely with senior management and production teams, you’ll play a central role in structuring, negotiating, and drafting key talent and production agreements across multiple premium drama projects.
Key Responsibilities
• Negotiate and draft high-value contracts for on- and off-screen talent (actors, directors, executive producers) for both UK and global productions.
• Support production teams from development through delivery – attending kick-off meetings, setting up contract workflows, and ensuring smooth coordination across departments.
• Draft development agreements with commissioners and oversee production-related legal matters throughout the life cycle of a show.
• Collaborate with business, legal, and finance teams to manage clearances, third-party agreements, and compliance.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry terms, templates, and policies.
About You
• Qualified lawyer with significant legal and business affairs experience in TV production – ideally across both independent and studio-backed environments.
• Expert contract drafter and confident negotiator with strong knowledge of the UK television landscape.
• Commercially astute, collaborative, and able to juggle multiple high-end scripted productions.
• Strong grasp of rights, clearances, and music licensing.
• Comfortable working at pace and autonomously within a busy creative business.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a prestigious, creatively driven production company at the heart of the UK’s high-end drama scene.
Start: January 2026
Duration: 6-9 months (maternity cover)
Days: 4 or 5 per week
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