Business Affairs and Legal Executive

Lawyer - Film and Television Production - Australia | USA

This role would suit a Lawyer who enjoys a fast-paced environment with at least 2+ years of experience in Unscripted film and television production; at least 7 years PQE; and who is ready to take the next step in their career.

This role provides end-to-end business and legal affairs support, with a focus on unscripted programming - from program development and production activities to distribution in Australia, USA and internationally.

The role advises senior executives and production heads as well as negotiating deal terms and managing the drafting and finalisation of agreements.

About the Fremantle Media Australia and Eureka Productions

Fremantle Media

is a powerhouse of the TV and Film industry. We're one of the world's largest and most successful creators, producers and distributors of Entertainment, Documentaries, Drama and Film. Operating in at least 26 territories, we work with the world's best creative talent to create, acquire, develop, finance, co-produce, sell and market new formats and finished programming. We've been creating, distributing and investment in content worldwide for over 100 years. We are a part of the Bertelsmann group alongside Europe's biggest broadcaster RTL Group; the world's largest book publisher, Penguin Random House and leading music company BMG.

Fremantle Australia have recently produced the new Heartbreak High series (Netflix), Neighbours (Amazon), Rock Island Mysteries (Paramount Plus) and Bay of Fires (ABC), Wellmania (Netflix), The PM's Daughter (ABC) and Totally Completely Fine (Stan).

Eureka Productions

is a leading global production company specialising in unscripted entertainment across broadcast, streaming, and digital platforms. Established in 2016, with offices in Australia and Los Angeles, Eureka has developed a diverse portfolio of original formats and adaptations that have resonated with audiences worldwide.

Original formats Holey Moley (ABC), Luxe Listings (Amazon Prime), Dating Around (Netflix), Stars on Mars (FOX), Full Bloom (HBO Max), and soon to be released Wonka's The Golden Ticket (Netflix) and the international music competition KPOPPED (Apple TV+). Eureka has also adapted and produced popular franchises including include Grand Designs, Grand Restorations and Restorations Australia (ABC), The Floor (FOX and Nine Network) The Mole (Netflix), Farmer Wants a Wife (FOX and Seven Network), The Amazing Race Australia (Network Ten), and Australian Idol (Seven Network).

About the role

Build your career and join our team of 4 on a full time basis. Reporting to our Head of Business Affairs and Legal, the duties and responsibilities include:

• Advising executives and production personnel on all transactional legal matters arising out of a production activities (from development, production, post production, delivery, marketing, and broadcast)
• Negotiating and preparing rights acquisition and option agreements for concepts, formats, and pre-existing properties and providing guidance to production staff with respect to these agreements, as well as
  preparing guidance notes to productions in relation to key areas, such as working with children, data protection and editorial compliance
• Managing the effective negotiation and drafting of talent and contributor agreements, access and location agreements, producer agreements, option and literary purchase agreements, production services agreements, assignments, releases, rights agreements, co-finance agreements and other agreements in connection with the development and production of content
• Providing legal advice on matters including intellectual property, music clearances and rights, insurance, property, and related matters in the conduct of the company,
  including advising on compliance with the local Broadcasting Code and broadcaster policies
• Reviewing programs at the pre-publication stage to identify areas of risk and address legal concerns including defamation, contempt, breach of copyright and breach of privacy
• Advising executives and production personnel on legal issues surrounding press coverage of productions/talent
• Assisting with the preparation of applications for development and production funding, tax credit estimates and calculations in consultation with the Head of Production and Director of Finance
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Qualifications + Skills + Knowledge

• Admitted as a solicitor in one or more States in Australia, coupled with 7+ years legal experience in general commercial law, IP. Ideally at least 2 years in the unscripted film and television production industry.
• Good knowledge of child licensing, data protection and editorial compliance.
• Superior written and verbal communications skills with ability to communicate to people in a range of positions.
• Superior negotiating skills.
• Superior drafting skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and escalations.
• Ability to resolve internal escalations.
• Ability to provide commercially focused legal support.
• Ability to work unsupervised, to tight deadlines and under pressure.
• Excellent time management and organisational skills.

Internal Contacts

Employees at all levels, including CEO, Executive Producers, Heads of Production, Director of Finance, Director of HR and other executives.

External Contacts

Regulatory authorities, talent, agents, external lawyers, customers and suppliers.

We are committed to building an inclusive culture of belonging that not only embraces the diversity of our people but also reflects the diversity of our broader community. We strive to attract and retain talent from all backgrounds and create a workplace where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from diverse cultural backgrounds, people with disability, and members of the LGBTQI+ community.

If this role sounds like you, please click on the apply button and follow the prompts. We will get in touch if you are shortlisted for this opportunity.

If you would like to learn more send your resume with a covering letter (email: or reach out to Lynette Jones for a confidential chat
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Applications close: 3 October 2025