Commercial, Rights & Business Affairs Manager Job at BBC Studios (London)

Commercial, Rights & Business Affairs Executive

Step into the world of BBC Studios, where every working day is as unique as it i...

Location

United Kingdom , London

Salary:

28000.00 - 44000.00 GBP / Year

BBC Studios

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Experience of negotiating contracts
A business-oriented and commercial approach which enables a quick response to market changes
A proven track record of having managed and/or delivered projects to deadlines
Adapt at being able to examine and summarise complex data
An informed and broad interest in broadcasting and media as well as knowledge of current market intelligence and global media trends

Job Responsibility

Offering comprehensive support in drafting, negotiation and contract management for a wide range of productions and development agreements
Advising on issues including contract terms, foreign production shoots and employment of foreign artists, copyright clearance, framework agreements and contributor fees
Ensure the necessary rights are acquired for primary and secondary programme exploitation as required
Work closely and collaboratively with various department and be a trusted advisor to them
Build and maintain effective and collaborative working relationships both internal (including Commissioning, Editorial Policy, other legal and business affairs teams and BBC Studios Distribution) and external parties
Ensure that BBC Studios’ policies and standards are adhered to and translated into compliant deals with a pan-BBC approach
Assist with mitigating legal, contractual and business affairs risk and manage brand and IP protection
Using software as required to manage and produce contractual documentation and ensure accurate and current record keeping

What we offer

A flexible 35-hour working week with 26 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) and the option to buy an extra five days
Defined pension (up to 10% employer contributions)
Caring and parenting support, 24/7 remote GP access, life assurance and accident benefit
Career development in a values-led purpose-driven culture
London Weighting Allowance of £5319

Fulltime

Director, Business Affairs

We are looking for a strong leader for our Business Affairs team. The ideal cand...

Location

United States , Kansas City

Salary:

Not provided

BarkleyOKRP

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

A minimum of 7 years of experience specific to the advertising industry in a Business Affairs Role
Must have proficient and current knowledge of SAG-AFTRA commercial contracts
Ability to lead and help grow a team of Business Affairs Managers
Self-starter who can work independently in a fast-paced environment while also a team player who can collaborate in that same environment
Strong attention to detail, high degree of accuracy and work well under pressure
Strong negotiation and contract management skills
Willingness to speak up, lead tough conversations, and be solutions-oriented
Proficiency with Extreme Reach is required

Job Responsibility

Serve as a core member of the Production Team, regularly available to Producers, including outside of standard business hours should your projects needs require
Maintain deep expertise in the 2025 SAG-AFTRA Commercials Contract, including union waivers
Demonstrate a strong understanding of the evolving use of AI in production workflows, including implications for talent, licensing, intellectual property, and union compliance
Work collaboratively as a partner to Producers, PR, and Client Experience teams to review creative work for legal implications and traffic/network implications
Generate talent estimates and provide guidance on most cost-effective ways of managing talent residual budgets
Own the responsibility of drafting client facing production estimates, production contracts, casting specs, releases, affidavits, music rights agreements and all other necessary documents in concert with agency legal counsel
Lead celebrity and popular music license negotiations when required with agency legal counsel
Prepare performer contracts/releases and review all executed contracts & licenses for accuracy
Manage all talent and production billing including production advances and other scheduled payments
Partner with producers to secure stock footage and image rights as demanded by the work and usage requirements

Legal Counsel

Location

Austria , Vienna

Salary:

Not provided

Sportradar

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

3+ years of commercial/contracting and advertising law with experience in digital advertising and/or affiliate marketing
Member of a US or equivalent European licensed bar in good standing
JD degree or equivalent
Business experience in drafting and negotiating long-term contracts with large customers who have negotiating leverage
Knowledge of gaming law and regulation, contract law, intellectual property law, and corporate law preferred
Ability to communicate effectively with business professionals and other in-house attorneys
Willingness to work autonomously and independently, as well as part of a team, and exert ownership over an area of the legal team’s support function to relevant business units
Demonstrated ability to be effective and exercise influence in a fast-paced organization, exercise excellent legal and business judgement in challenging situations
High degree of business acumen and product/technology understanding

Job Responsibility

Partner with our commercial and advertising teams to understand their priorities and help them to achieve their objectives
Manage contract drafting, review and negotiation across a range of commercial agreements with external partners and collaborate with key internal partners to bring those agreements to execution
Synthesize regulatory issues and legal implications that may impact our digital advertising business and provide compliance guidance to business partners and those within the team
Identify risks and propose alternative structures to mitigate risks involved in sales proposals and other commercial opportunities related to the Sportradar business
Work in connection with Sports Partnerships teams to interpret complex rights agreements to ensure compliance therewith in connection with monetization activities
manage day-to-day rights analysis and application to various business initiatives
provide legal representation on partnership activation and rights management efforts for Sports Partnerships and Sales
Develop a deep understanding of Sportradar’s products and services and advise on (i) commercial contracts for the same, (ii) adjustments thereof and subsequent iterations thereof, (iii) and go-to-market strategies surrounding the same
Collaborate with members of the global legal team on non-US transactional matters and support where needed
advise global sales teams on matters arising from key global accounts with US implications

What we offer

A collaborative environment with colleagues from all over the world (Engineering offices in Europe, Asia and US) including various social events and teambuilding
Flexibility to manage your workday and tasks with autonomy
A balance of structure and autonomy to tackle your daily tasks
Vibrant and inclusive community, including Women in Tech and Pride groups which welcome all participants
Global Employee Assistance Programme
Calm and Reulay app (leading well-being apps designed to support focus, quality rest, mindfulness, and long-term mental resilience)
Online training videos
Flexible working hours

Fulltime

Director, Global Catalog Recordings

We’re looking for a hands-on leader to drive delivery and guide our Global Catal...

Location

United States , Los Angeles

Salary:

105000.00 - 120000.00 USD / Year

BMG Rights Management Services (UK) Limited

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Passionate and knowledgeable about popular music in multiple genres
Data-led approach with deep understanding of digital landscape and DSP/social platform marketing
A team player with creative ideas and a strategic growth mindset
Ability to confidently lead and motivate a dynamic global team to deliver high-performing campaigns
Experience in liaising with artists, managers and other third-party stakeholders
Motivated to work with a fast-moving and rapidly developing roster and rights portfolio
Ability to handle high volume, conflicting priorities and working in multiple time zones
Confident reading, interpreting and utilizing data analysis, audience demographic data and consumer insights
Knowledgeable about market trends, music industry developments and the evolving digital landscape
Highly organized with time management skills and attention to detail

Job Responsibility

Provide leadership within assigned Global Catalog Repertoire Group to implement long-term strategic plans for artists or label brands using repertoire knowledge, data insights and marketing analytics
Define clear KPIs for team campaigns and artists, ensure team remains commercially focused and aligned to artist, repertoire and business objectives including revenue, cost and contribution targets
Support knowledge growth within the team, including industry trends and opportunities to deploy new, advanced technologies
Maintain responsibility for own roster of artists or projects within the Repertoire Group
Drive innovative, creative product development and repertoire initiatives, supported by compelling creative content assets and a narrative storytelling approach
Ensure the overall artist or brand image and branding is aligned with the creative vision and objectives
Define and implement catalogue business plans including product, creative and marketing budgets that work within BMG's deal guidelines
Use Marketing Insights and Analytics as well as Finance inputs to analyze performance and set strategic objectives
Work with senior management, A&R and Investments on investment proposals, forecasting, and pitching new catalog / repertoire acquisitions as required
Work with Marketing Insights and Analytics to understand the artist's/campaign audience and reach, define campaign objectives and enhance fan/customer experiences

What we offer

Hybrid setup: 3 days in office, 2 days remote
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
Dollar-for-dollar 401(k) match of up to 6% after first year
Flexible time off policy
Commuter benefits program
Fitness reimbursement program and wellness incentives
Employee Assistance Program for well-being support 24/7
Development opportunities including mentorship programs, LinkedIn Learning and educational reimbursements
Showcases and playbacks with talented artists
Discretionary annual bonus

Fulltime

Regulatory Lead

In this role, you’ll become the go‑to expert for regulatory information and insi...

Location

United Kingdom , London OR Newbury

Salary:

Not provided

Vodafone

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Commercial awareness and solid understanding of regulatory or business environments
Strong project‑management skills and the ability to juggle multiple priorities
High numeracy and confidence in Microsoft Excel
Proficiency in Word and PowerPoint
Able to work independently and drive work forward without close supervision
A clear, confident communicator who can simplify complex issues
Fluent in spoken and written English
Curious and eager to learn tools like Python or SQL (experience is a bonus, not a must)
Organised, comfortable with data, and able to identify key insights
A collaborator who builds strong relationships and influences effectively

Job Responsibility

Manage and coordinate external information and data requests with confidence
Work closely with teams across VodafoneThree to make sure the right information reaches the right people
Provide data and insights that strengthen our consultation responses and project work
Collaborate with colleagues across the regulatory function on cross‑team initiatives
Contribute directly to our regulatory strategy and help translate policy into clear business impact
Advise teams across the business on regulatory considerations
Draft high‑quality responses to external consultations, ensuring clarity and alignment
Represent VodafoneThree in meetings with regulators, government, and industry bodies
Ensure our regulatory positions are consistent, well‑understood, and strategically sound

What we offer

Great pay, bonuses, up to 28 days off plus bank holidays, and paid time for charity work
Personalise our benefits for you and your family, like discounts, vouchers, a pension plan and loads more
Help with your career through our amazing learning tools and top-notch parental leave policies

Fulltime

Senior Counsel, Head of IP Policy & Advocacy

Join Amgen’s Mission of Serving Patients. At Amgen, if you feel like you’re part...

Location

United States

Salary:

270109.00 - 320613.00 USD / Year

Amgen

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

J.D. degree or LL.M. degree from an accredited law school
Admission to practice law in a U.S. jurisdiction
Four (4) years of experience practicing Intellectual Property law

Job Responsibility

Set and execute a cohesive IP policy strategy that safeguards Amgen’s intellectual assets, supports long-term scientific investment, and promotes balanced systems that foster both innovation and patient access worldwide
Shape external narratives around intellectual property rights, rebut misinformation that threatens innovation incentives and the integrity of the IP system, identify new IP policy risks and opportunities, and advise Amgen’s senior leadership team
Serve as Amgen’s IP policy advocate with policymakers, regulators, and other key external stakeholders
Actively engage with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office’s leadership team, Congress, trade associations, academic experts, and think tanks to influence legislation, rulemaking, and guidance affecting intellectual property rights
Coordinate amicus efforts in support of significant patent litigation efforts
Serve as a speaker or panelist at trade organization meetings
Facilitate the writing and publication of papers advocating our positions
Drive cross-functional and cross-regional coordination on advocacy efforts, support responsible collaborations and licensing, and promote education and alignment on IP policy issues
Lead our IP Policy Team (a diverse group of IP attorneys with expertise in areas including patent prosecution, patent litigation, biosimilars, trademarks, and AI)
Work closely with Government Affairs, Legal, Regulatory, Commercial, Litigation, and other colleagues to identify and manage IP policy risks and opportunities across jurisdictions and to keep senior leaders and business partners informed of relevant developments

What we offer

A comprehensive employee benefits package, including a Retirement and Savings Plan with generous company contributions, group medical, dental and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, and flexible spending accounts
A discretionary annual bonus program, or for field sales representatives, a sales-based incentive plan
Stock-based long-term incentives
Award-winning time-off plans
Flexible work models where possible

Fulltime

Director of Treasure Island Development Authority

The Office of the City Administrator seeks a visionary, innovative and collabora...

Location

United States , San Francisco

Salary:

210678.00 - 268814.00 USD / Year ▼

City and County of San Francisco

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Possession of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university
AND Four (4) years of progressively responsible management experience in at least one of the following two areas: Designing, planning, permitting and entitling, or directly overseeing the delivery of: Large-scale multi-phase community redevelopment projects: or Large-scale mixed-use public-private partnership development projects
or Large-scale major municipal infrastructure or transportation projects involving multiple public agencies or right-of way components.
OR Directly negotiating development agreements and acquisition documents on: Large-scale multi-phase or mixed-use community redevelopment projects or large-scale mixed-use public-private partnership development projects.
At least four (4) years of this experience must have included management experience involving the direct supervision of professional staff engaged in the above activities.
Substitution: Additional qualifying work experience as described above may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis (30 semester/45 quarter units equals one year).

Job Responsibility

Leading the multi-disciplinary team of TIDA staff – including commercial property management, finance, engineering, planning, communications and more – in to advance program, agency and community objectives.
Overseeing land use planning, design review, construction and implementation for the Islands’ critical programs, including but not limited to: affordable housing
parks and open spaces
infrastructure and transportation programs
and resiliency strategies.
Monitoring project milestones and performance indicators
overseeing progress on project delivery pursuant to and in compliance with the Disposition and Development Agreement and related plans
and reporting regularly to the TIDA Board, City Administrator, Mayor and Board of Supervisors on these matters.
Managing public-private financing mechanisms, including overseeing staff in managing multi-year budgets and leading financing strategies to ensure timely project delivery.
Coordinating the financing and development of approximately 2,000 new affordable housing units across 20 sites including implementing programs to relocate affordable and long-term market rate residents into new units and phase out the leasing of the former Navy housing.

Fulltime

Senior Legal Counsel, Corporate

This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced corporate lawyer to take o...

Location

United Kingdom , London

Salary:

Not provided

GSK

Expiration Date

May 27, 2026

Requirements

UK-qualified solicitor with significant & demonstrable post-qualification experience, ideally gained at a top-tier law firm and/or in-house within a UK-listed company environment
Significant experience leading complex, high-value transactions
Deep understanding of UK corporate law, particularly as it relates to publicly listed companies and intra-group arrangements
Strong business acumen, with the ability to balance legal risk and commercial opportunity
Proven ability to communicate complex legal issues with clarity and precision, delivering focused, actionable advice to senior leaders
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across diverse teams and align stakeholders to achieve strategic outcomes
Proactive, detail-oriented and adaptable

Job Responsibility

Provide legal support on UK-listed company governance and public disclosure obligations, including external reporting, investor disclosures and other market-facing communications
Lead the legal aspects of complex corporate transactions and investments, including M&A, joint ventures, bond issuances and share buy-backs, from initial structuring and due diligence through signing, closing and post-completion matters
Coordinate the legal review of the Annual Report, Form 20-F, quarterly results and related filings, coordinating across functions and with external counsel to ensure regulatory compliance
Provide legal support on corporate group governance matters, including the review of delegations of authority and corporate powers, ensuring changes to GSK group legal entities are compliant, and conducting legal review of documents before execution by authorised signatories
Provide legal support on intra-group arrangements, including transfer pricing matters and the intra-group movement of goods, in collaboration with Finance and GSK trading entities
Provide corporate law advice in relation to GSK's equity investment portfolio, reviewing and approving investor‑side documentation, supporting governance and information rights, and advising on ongoing portfolio company matters from a corporate law perspective
Provide legal support to corporate-led programmes and corporate functions, including to Communications and Government Affairs
Manage and improve legal processes, templates and know-how in your areas of accountability, with a focus on simplification and efficiency
Act as legal reviewer and approver for designated corporate policies, providing advice on legal risk, consistency with applicable law and group governance standards, and supporting periodic reviews and updates
Oversee external counsel on corporate matters, managing quality, cost and delivery

What we offer

Competitive base salary
Annual bonus based on company performance
Flexible working options available for most roles
Learning and career development
Access to healthcare & wellbeing programmes
Employee recognition programmes

Fulltime

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Commercial, Rights & Business Affairs Manager

BBC Studios

Location:
United Kingdom , London

Category:
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Job Posted:
January 29, 2026

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