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Film and TV Paralegal
About Wiggin
We’re a law firm that specialises in media, technology and intellectual property. We advise clients on the financing, exploitation and protection of their creative and commercial assets. Our mission is to help clients realise the value of their ideas in a digital age. For more information, visit www.wiggin.co.uk.
Our firm is on a sustained upwards trajectory and has doubled in size, both in revenue terms and lawyer numbers since 2015. Our culture is unique among law firms—both in what we expect from our people and how we create value in the industries we serve. We empower people, expect commitment and excellence, and celebrate when we achieve it. Our values—being visionary, authentic, unified, responsible, and excellent—define Wiggin as a workplace.
There isn’t a typical Wiggin person. We thrive on diversity—building teams that are diverse in thought, perspective, and experience—to deliver a more rounded service to our internal and external clients.
The Team
The team is recognised as one of the UK's leading film and television practices, representing many of the leading UK production companies, US studios, SVOD platforms, and broadcasters producing in the UK and across Europe.
About the Role
The role is ideal for an enthusiastic graduate, paralegal, or junior commercial lawyer seeking exposure to film & television work within Wiggin’s vibrant and market-leading Film & Television Group. We are looking for a paralegal to assist the production team, primarily advising on television production matters.
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Responsibilities
- Provide support on a range of matters as part of a busy production team, with the opportunity to handle increasingly independent tasks (e.g., advising on vendor agreements, developing templates).
- Act as the primary contact point for incoming queries from active productions.
- Prepare, update, and manage checklists and status reports.
- Compile production packs and draft template documents.
- Manage these tasks by:
- Taking legal, commercial, and client-specific instructions.
- Proactively suggesting updates and maintaining consistency across a client’s productions.
- Draft correspondence under fee earner supervision, progressing toward handling correspondence independently.
- Conduct legal and industry research.
- Review documents (including third-party agreements) and draft amendments under supervision.
- Prepare first drafts of talent agreements (and other production-related agreements).
- Participants in contract negotiations under supervision.
- Provide client updates by analysing progress and decisions under supervision.
- Take minutes of telephone calls and meetings.
- Communicate with production personnel (via phone/email) to manage interactions efficiently and gather necessary information.
- Attend industry events and provide analysis or updates to the team.
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Requirements
- Commitment to a busy, multi-faceted workload with a proven ability to multi-task.
- Strong work ethic and willingness to excel in core responsibilities while embracing additional challenges.
- Academic excellence (strong background).
- Industry experience in film & TV (preferred but not essential).
- LPC/SQE qualification (preferred but not essential).
- Exceptional attention to detail and a demand for high quality work.
- Outstanding organisational and time-management skills.
- Commercial awareness, pragmatism, and analytical decision-making.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Self-starter and problem solver—comfortable with high workloads and tight deadlines.
- Willingness to assume direct responsibility on both large and small tasks.
- Desire to learn and take feedback as part of professional growth.
Why Wiggin?
We specialise in advising industry leaders while maintaining a unique culture. At Wiggin, we are committed to creating a thriving, collaborative environment that empowers individuals to progress their careers alongside our firm’s growth.
If you’re excited by the opportunity to contribute and develop your expertise, apply without hesitation.
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