Legal Associate

Responsibilities:

• ⁠Provide legal advisory services on media and entertainment matters, including film, music, television, digital content, advertising, and publishing.
  
• Draft, review, negotiate, and manage a wide range of agreements, including: Talent and artist agreements, Production, distribution, licensing, and syndication agreements, Endorsement, sponsorship, and advertising contracts, Content acquisition and IP licensing agreements
• Advise on intellectual property rights, including copyright protection, trademarks, brand usage, and infringement matters.
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulatory frameworks, including NBC regulations, copyright laws, advertising standards, and data protection laws.
• Support dispute resolution, contract enforcement, and risk mitigation related to media and entertainment transactions.
• ⁠⁠Guide digital media, streaming platforms, social media content, and emerging technologies as they relate to entertainment law.
• ⁠Liaise with external counsel, regulatory bodies, production partners, and creative stakeholders as required.
• ⁠⁠Support internal stakeholders with legal risk assessments and commercial decision-making.
• ⁠⁠Stay up to date with developments in media, entertainment, and intellectual property law within Nigeria and internationally.

Requirements:

• ⁠Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) and Barrister at Law (B.L); called to the Nigerian Bar.
• Minimum of 5-10 years post-call experience, with significant focus on Media and Entertainment Law.
• ⁠⁠Proven experience working with media companies, production houses, record labels, talent agencies, or creative businesses.
• ⁠⁠Strong knowledge of Nigerian copyright, intellectual property, media, and entertainment laws.
• Excellent contract drafting, negotiation, and advisory skills.
• Strong commercial judgment with the ability to balance legal risk and business objectives.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple matters simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• ⁠Experience advising on international media deals and cross-border licensing. (Preferred )
• ⁠⁠Familiarity with streaming platforms, digital content monetisation, and influencer/creator agreements. (Preferred )
• Strong interest in the creative and entertainment industry. (Preferred )