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Media & Theatre Solicitor

Employer
JMC Legal Recruitment
Location
England, London
Salary
£55000 - £75000 per annum + Excellent benefits
Closing date
29 Jun 2018
Reference
BBBH4983

Job Details

Are you looking for a role that will place you centre stage of the highest most interesting quality work? Have you got strong non-contentious commercial experience and seeking a role which will have you deal with one of the most interesting client bases?

The firm

This firm works with the largest number of A star actors, musicians and TV personalities in the country, they are known for working with every major Global music artist both Nationally and Internationally.

Their client base is truly outstanding; you would be hard pushed to find a major name in the music industry who is not on their client list. They have made their name in representing individuals across all areas of law.

Typically, when an artist is at the stage of being offered record contracts, this firm will negotiate and advise the artist as to the deal which would give them the best career longevity. Just recently some of their deals have made the International press.

The practice is highly ranked in the legal 500, and a growing number of their Lawyers are ranked as leaders in the field.

They are a multi-service firm which deals with a wide variety of deals, even on the individuals side their wealth management team deals with highly complicated asset structures. They have growing video games and IP practice which has them working with some of the most exciting projects.

Just recently the firm dealt with a video game sale to one of the World's largest companies; this deal was worth over 2billion USD.

They have a truly entrepreneurial culture which stands them head and shoulders apart from the crowd. They are known for developing and nurturing legal talent with most of their Partners being home grown, their average length of staff service is 12 years which speaks volumes.

I feel this firm are one of the most exciting employers we work within the market, culturally and work wise.

The role

The firm is seeking to hire a commercial Theatre and Media Lawyer into their flourishing office based in the heart of London's West End.

You will join a growing media team who has a truly high level of expertise. The client base will include; Owner-managed businesses, technology companies, celebrities, individual athletes, sports clubs, Technology companies, and large PLC's.

You will deal with a broad range of work, making for a more interesting caseload. You will work alongside an industry leading highly regarded Partner. The work will focus around the UK's leading Theatre and Media industry, you will deal with an excellent quality of non-contentious dealing with commercial contacts, contract negotiations, licensing, negotiations and many other areas.

You will get an excellent exposure to work and client contact, this will likely put you ahead of your years of PQE. You will receive good training and development and have prospects to progress in your career.

Requirements:

  • You will be NQ - 3 years PQE and have strong non contentious commercial experience
  • You will ideally have media, music or IP experience, although this is not essential
  • You will have a good technical knowledge
  • You will be a commercially minded individual
  • Being able to deliver the highest level of client service is essential
  • Salary is very competitive and negotiable depending on your level of experience, you will also receive a lucrative bonus structure and benefits package

This is an exceptional commercial Music and Theatre Lawyer role based with one of London's most well-known, Legal 500 practices, based in the heart of the West End.

Apply now for immediate consideration or feel free to give me a call for a confidential conversation.

Company

JMC Legal Recruitment are a National legal recruitment agency with offices in London, Bristol and New York. Working with Top law firms, a refreshing approach.

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