Hugo Rogers

• Draft and review international licence agreements and distribution contracts, analysing allocation of liability, indemnities, termination clauses and financial exposure.
• Assess commercial risk in multi jurisdictional transactions and flag potential financial or regulatory vulnerabilities to senior colleagues.
• Coordinate execution of agreements between producers, broadcasters and international partners, ensuring deadlines and compliance obligations are met.
• Prepare and submit RES1 tax exemption applications to HMRC, demonstrating regulatory awareness and technical procedural accuracy.
• Maintain strict version control and structured documentation systems to ensure audit readiness and contractual integrity.
• Manage rights and revenue data using FilmTrack software, ensuring precise metadata accuracy which is directly transferable to underwriting systems and bordereaux management.
• Provide clear written guidance to non legal departments on contractual obligations and risk implications.

This role provides daily exposure to contractual risk allocation, financial terms, regulatory compliance and structured data management which closely aligns with underwriting support responsibilities.

• Operated in target-driven, commission-based sales environment, demonstrating resilience and effective communication skills.
• Gained confidence in client-facing situations, explaining detailed service offerings clearly and persuasively.
• Achieved promotion to events team within one month, showcasing adaptability and strong performance.

• Reviewed evidential documentation in housing and criminal law matters, identifying material facts to inform case strategy and mitigate legal risk.
• Produced structured written summaries to clarify case strategy and support legal arguments.
• Observed court proceedings to gain practical understanding of liability assessment and evidential thresholds, enhancing knowledge of litigation processes.
• Shadowed experienced lawyers during court hearings for practical exposure to litigation processes.
• Performed administrative tasks to facilitate smooth office operations.

• Directed the internal reception and guest operations for YURTEL’s boutique glamping site, acting as the first point of contact for high net worth and corporate clients during a high profile national event.
• Managed guest check ins, accreditation verification and access control, ensuring strict adherence to security protocols and booking records. Maintained accurate documentation of arrivals, departures and special access requirements under significant time pressure.
• Coordinated closely with logistics, transport and site operations teams to resolve real time issues including accommodation changes, scheduling conflicts and transport delays. Exercised calm judgement when responding to unexpected operational risks.

• Founded and operated a residential painting and decorating business from inception, taking full responsibility for commercial strategy, pricing, financial management, client acquisition and operational delivery.
• Generated business through cold outreach, local advertising and referral networks, demonstrating commercial initiative and proactive relationship building.
• Held full profit and loss responsibility, overseeing budgeting, cash flow and cost control to maintain consistent profitability.
• Delivered projects within agreed timeframes while managing operational uncertainties and maintaining high standards of workmanship.