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Fractional General Counsel, Twenty-Nine Palms Entertainment
FRACTIONAL GC JOB · BROADCAST MEDIA PRODUCTION AND DISTRIBUTION SECTOR · LONDON, ENGLAND, UNITED KINGDOM
Twenty-Nine Palms Entertainment, a small early-stage film/TV production company, is seeking a fractional Business Affairs Executive to handle deal negotiation, contract structuring, and risk management on a per-project basis. The role explicitly invites experienced studio or indie legal practitioners, former executives, and consultants seeking flexible work; compensation is negotiable day/hourly rate aligned to startup budget realism.
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Why this role stands out
- Explicitly fractional/per-project format with no fixed hours—true portfolio opportunity
- Direct employer posting; founder-level transparency on budget constraints and working style
- Clear deal-type scope (production, financing, distribution, acquisitions) suited to generalist entertainment counsel
- Invites autonomous, fast-turnaround engagement—signals trust and minimal overhead
Worth checking before you apply
- Early-phase budget — compensation explicitly 'structured to suit an early-phase independent company'—expect below-peak studio rates
- No stated day rate; candidate must propose and negotiate
- Hybrid + project-based means variable cadence—not predictable weekly income
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Our estimate — based on UK entertainment legal executive fractional/freelance range; studio-experienced counsel typically £800–£1,400/day depending on seniority, deal complexity, and early-stage discount
Job Title: Business Affairs Executive (Fractional / Per-Project)
Company: Twenty-Nine Palms Entertainment
Location: London, UK (Hybrid / Project-Based)
Employment Type: Part-Time / Per-Project Consultant
About Twenty-Nine Palms Entertainment
Twenty-Nine Palms Entertainment is an agile, early-phase production outfit dedicated to developing, producing, and acquiring high-caliber film and television content. As we scale our slate, we are seeking an experienced Business & Legal Affairs executive on a flexible, per-project basis to provide strategic legal guidance and handle key deal-making functions.
Role Overview
We are looking for a seasoned Business Affairs Executive based in London to support our occasional legal and business affairs requirements. This is a fractional, part-time, or per-project role ideal for an experienced consultant or former studio executive seeking flexible engagements.
You will serve as our primary legal advisor across key project milestones—ensuring commercial terms are structured effectively, risk is mitigated, and deals are closed efficiently to support our growth phase.
Key Responsibilities
Deal Structuring & Negotiation: Lead the drafting, review, and negotiation of complex entertainment contracts, including:
Production Agreements: Option/purchase deals, writer/director/talent agreements, crew/vendor contracts, and co-production structures.
Financing Agreements: Debt/equity financing, pre-sales, gap financing, tax credit structures, and completion bond documentation.
Distribution & Sales Agreements: Territory sales, domestic/international licensing, platform streaming rights, and revenue waterfall structuring.
Acquisitions Agreements: Rights acquisitions, chain-of-title verification, and underlying IP clearances.
Risk Management & General Counsel: Provide pragmatic, cost-conscious advice on copyright, clearance issues, chain of title, insurance (E&O), and general commercial risk.
Slate Support: Advise on project packaging and development deal structures tailored to an independent, early-stage company budget.
Candidate Profile
Studio / Major Indie Background: Demonstrated experience working within a studio, major broadcaster, streamer, or premier film/TV legal practice.
Core Contract Expertise: Extensive hands-on experience negotiating film and television production, financing, distribution, and acquisition deals in the UK and internationally.
Commercial Realism: A practical, solution-oriented approach tailored to early-phase production companies—balancing rigorous legal protection with commercial deal-making.
Location: London-based (or strong UK network/presence) with deep knowledge of UK legal standards, guild/union regulations, and international co-production frameworks.
Self-Directed: Ability to work autonomously on an on-demand, project-by-project basis with fast turnaround times.
Engagement Details
- Format: Freelance / Fractional / Retainer per project.
- Compensation: Competitive hourly or project-based day rate, structured to suit an early-phase independent company budget.
- How to Apply
If you are an experienced Business Affairs consultant looking to partner with a growing, ambitious entertainment company, please send your CV, a brief overview of your studio/indie experience, and your standard day/hourly rates to contact@twentyninepalmsent.com
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The roleWhat it asksA certificationYears askedSkills the listing names
- Entertainment Contract Negotiation
- Production Agreements
- Financing Agreements
- Distribution Agreements
- Acquisitions Agreements
- Rights Acquisition
- Chain-of-Title Verification
- Copyright Clearance
- Risk Management
- Commercial Legal Advice
- Deal Structuring
- Revenue Waterfall Structuring
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