Senior Counsel - London

Summary Posted: Oct 11, 2023 Weekly Hours: 35 Role Number: 200509219 Apple’s Original Content Legal group seeks an outstanding development and production attorney based in London to provide legal support for the development, production and licensing of Apple’s original productions with a particular focus on local language productions. Key Qualifications Key Qualifications You will have a mix of law firm and on-point, in-house legal experience with a focus on development and day-to-day production matters for long-form streaming content across the EU. Experience reviewing chain of title. Drafting and negotiating agreements to acquire source material Experience with applicable collective bargaining agreements Familiarity with production incentives and investment requirements in the UK and EU Familiarity with UK clearance practices and IP laws affecting entertainment content Established, strong relationships within the entertainment industry Excellent written and oral communication skills Ability to work collaboratively on cross-functional teams, think practically and be solution-oriented Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to handle multiple projects at a time Strong analytical capabilities and judgment Ability to work proactively, independently and reliably under tight timeframes in a fast-paced environment Willingness to tackle matters outside area of expertise Description Description The Original Content team is responsible for the full range of legal work for the acquisition, production, and distribution of television and films. You will work closely with the senior legal counsel and business affairs partners on Apple’s Original Content team to structure, negotiate and draft agreements necessary to develop, produce and/or license Apple’s original content, from development through exhibition. Developing and fostering relationships with counterparts within the production community. Counseling and advising stakeholders on legal decisions. You will be a diligent and dedicated negotiator drafter, an energetic team member on the ground, and a counselor who can translate business objectives into agreements and give concise, practical legal advice under tight deadlines. Education & Experience Education & Experience Legal Qualification to practice in the UK. Additional Requirements Additional Requirements