Business Affairs Executive

The BFI is looking for a Business Affairs Executive to provide legal and business affairs support to the UK Global Screen Fund (UKGSF) team.

This will include drafting and negotiating, and other related documents for all funding to be provided through the UKGSF as required, and supporting and advising the Head of UKGSF in evolving the Fund’s strategy and policy.

Role details

• Permanent
• Part-time (33 hrs per week)
• For more details and to apply, please visit the BFI jobs portal

Role responsibilities

• Drafting and negotiating agreements and other related documents for all funding to be provided through the UKGSF as required.
• Reviewing and where applicable negotiating all agreements and documentation in respect of operation of the Fund including (without limitation) for each project: all financing, sales and distribution agreements, chain of title documents, any inter-party or mutual funding agreements, key cast/contributor and  crew agreements, any co-production agreements and reporting and advising on those documents to the BFI.
• Supporting and advising Head of UKGSF in evolving the Fund’s strategy and policy.

Person specifications

• Demonstrable experience as a lawyer with relevant post qualification.
• Thorough and demonstrable understanding of and experience of the screen content production, distribution and sales landscape in the UK and internationally.
• Proven track record specialising in commercial and entertainment law, with an emphasis on chain of title, financing/finance plans, distribution and sales, contract law and copyright.

A full list of responsibilities and minimum requirements can be found in the job description.