Michaela Trainer
Commercial Rights and Business Affairs @BBC
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WORK HISTORY
Commercial Rights and Business Affairs @BBC
Belfast, GB
Independently draft, interpret, and negotiate complex contracts, including agreements withcontributor rights holders, digital media contracts, and acquisition agreements with creative partners. Handle music rights clearance, Changed Format rights, gaming, merchandise, clips, promos, and new exploitation methods.• Advise on complex issues such as contributor fees, contract terms, copyright clearance, writers and changed format deals, union agreements, and negotiating fees. Conduct copyright clearance on existing material.• Oversee significant deals and work areas, deliver long-term projects, and manage relationships with peer and senior stakeholders. Apply expertise in contributor rights to projects and deal-making, supporting colleagues and the CRBA team.• Conduct detailed research on business, market, policy, and legal issues, providing advice on key business implications. Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with external parties (agents, rights-owning bodies, collecting societies) and internal departments (including BBC Studios).• Ensure standards and frameworks are adhered to and commercial activity aligns with BBC Fair Trading policy and regulatory requirements. Monitor and utilise global market trends to enhance CRBA\'s effectiveness and credibility. Support CRBA Executives and the Business Affairs Manager, seeking opportunities to maximise CRBA impact. Lead by example, guide, and develop team members, and handle line management as needed.• Assist in mitigating legal, contractual, and business affairs risks, ensuring brand and IP protection. Produce contractual documentation, maintain current information on BBC systems, ensure accurate record-keeping, and oversee contractual payments.
EDUCATION
University of Hertfordshire
Legal Practice Course
University of Hertfordshire
Bachelor of Laws - LLB
University of Hertfordshire
Master of Laws - LLM
ABOUT MICHAELA TRAINER
Detail-oriented Commercial Rights and Business Affairs Executive Trainee with a solid background in legal and administrative assistance within the Media sector, seeking opportunities in the legal field, including a training contract. Graduated from the University of Hertfordshire with a First Class Honours in LLB Law, LLM in Legal Practice and LPC. Highly skilled in case file management, scheduling, and courtroom proceeding support, with a proven ability to handle high-intensity workloads efficiently. Highly motivated and thrives in team-oriented settings, possessing excellent oral and written communication skills for interacting with legal department members, clients, and trust personnel. Demonstrates enthusiasm and eagerness to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail, and exceptional organisational skills. Possesses a robust skill set including excellent written and verbal communication, caseload management, interpersonal skills, and teamwork. Excels in time management, maintaining data confidentiality, and upholding professionalism. Well-versed in public speaking, leadership, team building, legal research, reporting, and documentation. Experienced in ensuring legal compliance and providing litigation support. Proficient in MS Office and various Case Management Systems, with strong capabilities in client advocacy, drafting statements, and negotiation. Enthusiastic and eager to contribute to team success through hard work and a clear understanding of the litigation process, with training in both public and private sectors. Motivated to learn, grow, and excel within the Legal Industry.
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