Legal Counsel-media

A leading media giant is seeking a commercially focused Legal Counsel to join its London-based legal team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a lawyer with strong contract drafting and negotiation experience who enjoys working closely with commercial stakeholders in a fast-paced international environment. You will join a highly regarded global legal team, gaining exposure to a broad range of international commercial matters while enjoying significant autonomy and responsibility.

Key Responsibilities

• Drafting, negotiating, and advising on a broad range of commercial contracts, including client agreements, technology licences, supplier contracts, data processing agreements, NDAs, and talent/influencer agreements.
• Advising on intellectual property, advertising regulation, data privacy, and AI-related legal issues.
• Supporting client pitches, contract negotiations, and business initiatives.
• Delivering legal and compliance training to stakeholders.
• Assisting with data privacy compliance, dispute management, and risk mitigation.
• Developing contract templates and legal guidance materials.
• Collaborating with legal colleagues and business teams across multiple jurisdictions.

Requirements

• Qualified Solicitor (or equivalent) with at least one years PQE.
• Commercial contracts experience.
• Working knowledge of intellectual property, advertising, privacy, and AI regulation, massive plus
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Fluent English; additional European language skills, particularly French or Italian, are advantage