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Entertainment One Ltd.
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London, Greater London
Director, Business & Legal Affairs - Family & Brands
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Job Description
About eOne Entertainment One Ltd. (eOne) is a talent-driven independent studio that specializes in the development, acquisition, production, financing, distribution and sales of entertainment content. As part of global play and entertainment company Hasbro (NASDAQ: HAS), eOne's expertise spans across film, television and music production and sales; family programming, merchandising and licensing; digital content; and live entertainment. Through its extensive reach and scale, and a deep commitment to high-quality entertainment, eOne unlocks the power and value of creativity. eOne brings to market both original and existing content, sourcing IP from Hasbro's portfolio of 1500+ brands, and through a diversified network of creative partners and eOne companies including: international feature film distribution company Sierra/Affinity; Amblin Partners with DreamWorks Studios, Participant Media, and Reliance Entertainment; Makeready with Brad Weston; unscripted television production companies Renegade 83, Daisybeck, Blackfin and Whizz Kid Entertainment; live entertainment leaders Round Room Live; world-class music companies Audio Network, Dualtone Music Group and Last Gang; and award-winning emerging content and technology studio Secret Location. Position Summary: The Business Affairs Director will draft and negotiate a variety of intellectual property licence agreements and will focus on UK and international television and digital exploitation for some of the world's best loved pre-school brands. Key Responsibilities * Drafting television and digital exploitation licences with broadcasters and streaming platforms across the world * Drafting dubbing agreements and dubbing access letters * Business partnering with our sales teams, assisting on the negotiation of commercial deal points and leading on legal points * Advising our sales teams on IP and legal risks to ensure that our licensing agreements meet our corporate objectives * Working closely with the finance team to ensure a transparent flow of information to enable strong financial planning * Drafting character merchandising licences with licensees and partners across the world, including publishing * Drafting and negotiating agency and representation agreements * Drafting marketing and services agreements Key Competencies * UK (or similar, e.g. Australian or NZ) qualified lawyer with 3-5 years PQE * Excellent and proven drafting skills (including free drafting) * Experience in the field of intellectual property law * Experience in intellectual property licensing law as well as television and digital exploitation * Ability to deal with 50-100 matters at any given time * Able to look after their own workload, competently track status of every matter including adopting existing system and reporting into management on a regular basis * Able where required to work under pressure to tight deadlines * Excellent communication skills * Good negotiation techniques and an ability to handle commercial as well as legal negotiations if necessary, with supervision plus the ability to close deals We are an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons. To be considered for this position you must provide evidence that you/be able to demonstrate that you have the right to work in UK.