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The Legal & Business Affairs team within ITV Studios Global Partnerships supports the commercial teams responsible for distributing and monetising ITV’s content worldwide. Working at the centre of creative, commercial and legal decision-making, the team advises on a wide range of deals across content distribution, rights exploitation and brand partnerships. Within Global Partnerships, the Studio 55 Brand Licensing team focuses on innovative brand-funded and brand licensing opportunities across digital content, merchandising, events and global brand integrations. The ITV Studios Global Content Team, are responsible for working with ITV Studios and third party producers to acquire distribution rights in scripted and non-scripted television programmes and formats including where funded by Studio 55 brand deals. The Legal & Business Affairs team plays a key role in enabling partnerships with brands and producers while protecting ITV’s intellectual property and commercial interests.
Job Responsibility:
Drafting and negotiating agreements relating to brand sponsorship and brand-funded digital content
Supporting brand licensing deals including merchandising, events, brand integrations and global digital rights exploitation
Negotiating producer-for-hire agreements, talent agreements and other production-related contracts
Drafting and negotiating distribution agreements with third-party producers for the acquisition of content.
Supporting the acquisition of rights for digital and international exploitation of content
Building strong relationships with internal commercial teams and external licensees
Preparing amendments and variations to existing agreements
Supporting rights enquiries and liaising with rights teams to ensure contracts and rights data are accurately recorded
Requirements:
Qualified solicitor (approximately 4–6+ years PQE) or equivalent
Strong experience in commercial contracts and intellectual property law
Experience drafting and negotiating commercial agreements within media, licensing or digital content
Proven ability to manage negotiations and close deals within required timelines
Nice to have:
Strong understanding of intellectual property rights and their commercial value in media and brand licensing
Experience working on brand licensing, brand-funded content, talent agreements, and/ or digital content agreements
Excellent drafting and negotiation skills with a pragmatic, solutions-focused approach
Ability to build strong working relationships with both legal and commercial stakeholders
Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple deals and deadlines
A collaborative team player with excellent communication skills
Curious and motivated to develop expertise across new legal areas
Ability to balance legal rigour with commercial priorities
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