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About the Role

This role is part of the Legal & Business Affairs team within ITV Studios Global Partnerships, supporting commercial teams in distributing and monetizing ITV’s intellectual property rights worldwide. The Studio 55 Brand Licensing team focuses on brand-funded and brand licensing opportunities across various platforms. In this high-exposure role, you will support the Studio 55 team by drafting and negotiating complex commercial agreements and managing direct reports, balancing legal risk management with a commercial approach.

Responsibilities

Draft, negotiate, and advise on agreements relating to brand sponsorship and brand funded content.
Lead on agreements for global IP brand licensing, including merchandising, live events, immersive venues, brand integrations, gaming, and gambling.
Draft and negotiate production and talent agreements for brand funded content production.
Provide line management and development for direct reports, cultivating a collaborative and high-achieving team environment.
Build strong working relationships with external licensees and internal commercial teams to understand key commercial and legal priorities.
Manage amendments, license agreement ancillaries, and complex rights clearances in alignment with Internal Rights teams.
Collaborate with line management on ongoing deal negotiations, variations to ITVSGP standard terms, and resolution of contentious matters.
Provide support on processes and workflows.

Requirements

Qualified solicitor with extensive PQE experience or equivalent professional experience.
Solid background in commercial contracts, intellectual property, and media law.
Strong technical commercial IP experience with a deep understanding of the value of IP rights in brand licensing and audiovisual exploitation.
Proven experience negotiating contracts relating to brand funding, brand licensing, or content production (particularly for digital exploitation).
Demonstrated ability to conclude complex deals successfully within tight commercial deadlines.
Experience of line management and mentoring.

Skills

In-house legal experience and/or experience working with brand agencies, influencers, or non-scripted production business affairs (especially for social media) is highly advantageous.
Ability to manage, mentor, and develop direct reports while working collaboratively across a matrix organisation.
Proportionate, solutions-focused approach with a natural motivation to learn and adapt to emerging areas of media law.
Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with an ability to establish rapport with commercial and legal colleagues quickly.
Exceptional multi-tasking skills with the ability to prioritise a varied portfolio of deals under pressure.

Location

White City, London

Work Type

Hybrid

Experience Level

Extensive PQE experience

Education Level

Qualified solicitor

Benefits

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

About the Company

Shaping culture is in the DNA of ITV. We are found 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.

Equal Opportunity

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.
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.
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.