Why did you decide to go on secondment to BSkyB?
I thought it would be an excellent opportunity to gain further client exposure and to acquire a greater insight into understanding business from a clients perspective. I also felt that the wide variety of activities undertaken by BSkyB would make it a particularly interesting company to be seconded to. How many lawyers are in the legal department you are seconded to? Approximately 65. What does your typical day involve? Im mainly involved in commercial contracts work. On a daily basis I draft and negotiate film and programme purchase agreements for the Sky Movies and Sky Travel Channels. This involves liaising with internal departments at Sky as well as having direct contact with the studios and distributors. I also deal with requests for the release of news and sports footage and scheduling information from various parties, such as the police and firms of solicitors involved in civil and criminal litigation. In addition, I help to review pages of the monthly Sky Magazine to check ther
