Legal Associate

Job summary

We are seeking a Legal Associate to join us

Min Qualification: Degree Experience Level: Senior level Experience Length: 5 years

Job descriptions & requirements

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.