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Location:
United Kingdom, London

Category:
Legal

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

60000.00 - 72000.00 GBP / Year

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Job Description:

We’re looking for a talented Business Affairs Manager to join ITV Studios’ Non-Scripted Business Affairs team on a 10-month fixed-term contract, covering a period of maternity leave. Reporting directly to the Head of Business Affairs, this role plays a pivotal part in supporting ITV Studios’ diverse portfolio of Non-Scripted productions. You’ll work hand-in-hand with creative and production teams across the full lifecycle of a project — from development through to delivery — ensuring deals are negotiated efficiently, risks are managed proactively, and ITV’s commercial and creative interests are fully protected.

Job Responsibility:

Negotiate and draft a wide range of commercial agreements, including talent, contributor, location, co-production, production and rights agreements for Non-Scripted productions
Provide clear, pragmatic legal and commercial advice, particularly on copyright, rights, and clearance issues
Work closely with Senior Business Affairs Managers, the Head of Business Affairs, and production teams to identify and resolve legal or rights-related challenges
Collaborate with ITV’s wider Legal, Rights, and Finance teams to ensure deals are accurately documented and processed efficiently
Build and maintain strong working relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners, including broadcasters, co-producers, and talent representatives
Review programme treatments and identify potential risks (e.g. contributor, privacy and rights issues), escalating as appropriate
Keep the Head and Senior Business Affairs Managers fully briefed on key matters and contribute to consistent departmental approaches on policy and best practice
Attend team meetings and contribute to discussions around production updates, departmental priorities and business objectives
Use ITV’s contracting and rights management systems to manage deals, conduct tax assessments and maintain accurate records
Contribute to the ongoing development and improvement of contract templates and systems, including ITV’s new contract lifecycle management tools
Ensure all deals align with ITV’s rights and commercial strategies, maintaining accurate data within company systems
Handle contentious matters efficiently and escalate complex issues where necessary, representing ITV Studios professionally at all times

Requirements:

Qualified lawyer (or recognised equivalent legal qualification) with a minimum of 4 years’ post-qualification experience (PQE), ideally gained within a television production, broadcasting or related media environment
Strong knowledge and practical experience in intellectual property rights and data protection law
Proven ability to negotiate and draft complex commercial agreements, demonstrating a thorough understanding of relevant legislation, commercial considerations and contractual detail
Exceptional attention to detail and ability to apply sound legal and commercial judgment in a fast-paced production environment

Nice to have:

Ability to manage multiple priorities: Demonstrates strong organisational skills, able to balance competing demands and define priorities to meet tight deadlines
Problem-solving under pressure: Proven ability to make clear, accurate decisions quickly, identifying key legal or commercial issues and proposing effective solutions
Relationship building: Able to foster and maintain trusted, collaborative relationships with a wide range of internal stakeholders and external partners
Teamwork and communication: A strong team player with excellent verbal and written communication skills, capable of conveying complex information clearly, succinctly and persuasively
Accuracy and attention to detail: Consistently produces high-quality, precise work, with a focus on both legal integrity and commercial practicality
Adaptability and enthusiasm: Shows curiosity, a proactive attitude, and the ability to quickly understand new subject areas or adapt to changing priorities
Flexibility: Willing to work flexibly to meet key business deliverables and, on occasion, travel within the UK to support productions or attend meetings

What we offer:

Flexible working with a range of options
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

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 09, 2025

Expiration:
December 16, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Hybrid work

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