Legal Assistant

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Filmbankmedia is one of the world's leading non-theatrical distributors of feature films and other content produced by the majors and mini-majors in the US and elsewhere. On behalf of our studio partners (including Sony, Warner Bros Discovery, Disney and many others) we licence content for exhibition in non-theatrical markets such as hotels, hospitals, transport services, shipping operators, schools and universities, community cinemas and film societies. Our markets are global, served by our branches in London, Germany, Latin America and Singapore.

Your new role...
The successful applicant will assist the Head of Legal with all aspects of the company's legal affairs. The core business is the licensing of audio-visual entertainment, primarily feature films from Filmbank's licensors, Sony, Disney, Warner Bros Discovery, UIP and many others. The legal department work closely with lawyers from these studios. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is looking for a key legal role in the film industry.
The legal team support all departments of Filmbankmedia including acquisitions, sales, digital services, finance, employment/HR and business development. The role will therefore require the candidate to be a team player, to have the ability to work efficiently under pressure, on both new projects and day-to-day tasks and to balance the requirements of a variety of stakeholders. Filmbankmedia's business is international, you will be dealing with legal issues across Europe, Asia and Latin America.

• Supporting the Head of Legal - managing contract negotiation, legal research, day-to-day legal enquiries from internal departments and customers/rights owners/suppliers
• Supporting the Director of Content and Acquisitions - including legal advice, contract reviews and document management
• Managing Filmbank's business affairs in Latin America - an expanding market particularly in overland transport, hospitals and universities, where relationships with partner companies, collective management organisations and customers are essential
• Supporting Sales - including legal advice re customer licence agreements, drafting amendments, renewals
• Contract management and template updates
• Supporting Marketing - including legal advice re website issues, social media
• Assisting with general office legal issues including company policies as well as managing external/overseas legal counsel, in particular in Latin America and Germany

• UK qualified solicitor 0-3 pqe. (Paralegal with appropriate experience will be considered)
• Experience of drafting and negotiation;
• Working knowledge of intellectual property law, in particular copyright;
• Keen interest in movies and the film industry;
• Business proficient Spanish and/or Portuguese would be very useful