PARALEGAL, MEDIA

BUSINESS & LEGAL AFFAIRS PARALEGALSCRIPTED TELEVISION12 MONTH CONTRACTLocation: London (Hybrid – minimum four days per week on site)Start Date: ASAPABOUT THE ROLEA leading international television studio is seeking a highly organised and proactive Business & Legal Affairs Paralegal to join its central BLA team on a 12-month contract. This role offers exceptional exposure to the development, production, and financing of scripted television projects, working across a broad slate that includes premium dramas, returning series, and high-profile international collaborations.You will provide essential administrative, contractual, and systems-based support to the Business & Legal Affairs team, becoming a key point of coordination between legal, production, finance, and US-based sister studios. This is an outstanding opportunity for a motivated paralegal or aspiring legal professional to deepen their understanding of scripted television deals from the ground up.The company is committed to an ambitious, inclusive future, with a culture built on collaboration, integrity, and accessibility. Adjustments throughout the recruitment process can be provided on request.KEY RESPONSIBILITIESSystems & Process ManagementMaintain and update internal databases to reflect project status, negotiations, deal terms, and closed agreements.Track key deadlines, ensuring timely renewals and follow-ups.Run reports on writer agreements, rights options, and other deal categories; support research tasks using industry tools.Update deal trackers, process documentation, and internal policies.Liaise with coordinators and admin teams across internal production companies and partner studios to ensure consistency in processes and provide training where needed.Work closely with IT to support efficient use of studio systems.Contract AdministrationManage invoice submissions and track payments through the approval workflow, resolving any issues promptly.Support team meetings by preparing agendas and taking notes.Assist with guild reporting (WGA, DGA, SAG) and coordinate with US counterparts as required.Oversee contract execution, including issuing final copies, arranging signatures, and ensuring documents are appropriately stored and processed.Production SupportMaintain production checklists and document trackers.Support the management of talent approvals, exception lists, and production restrictions.Attend production meetings, preparing agendas and notes.Provide ad hoc assistance across active productions.General Legal SupportPrepare summaries of closed deals, including development, commissioning, and distribution agreements.Assist with drafting tasks such as amendments, side letters, option extensions, and turnaround letters.Support chain-of-title reviews and respond to related queries.Undertake broader paralegal tasks to support the team as required.SKILLS & EXPERIENCEParalegal experience, ideally with some form of legal training (qualification not essential).Strong organisational skills with excellent systems management capabilities.Experience summarising contracts, including those involving rights licensing and acquisitions.PERSONAL ATTRIBUTESDemonstrated interest in scripted television and the legal frameworks that underpin development and production.Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy in drafting and documentation.A collaborative, positive, and adaptable team member with a “no job too big or small” attitude.Strong communicator who can work effectively with diverse teams and production personnel.Resourceful, curious, ethical, and highly motivated to learn and contribute in a fast-moving environment.