Senior Legal Counsel –Media

Senior Legal Counsel – Media

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced commercial lawyer to join a leading global media organisation’s in-house legal team

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This role offers the chance to work on high-value, complex commercial matters across international markets, partnering closely with business, client, and agency teams. You’ll provide practical, strategic legal advice while leading contract negotiations in a fast-paced and innovative environment

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, negotiate, and advise on a broad range of complex commercial agreements.
• Support client-facing teams on commercial transactions and new business opportunities.
• Provide guidance on advertising, data privacy, AI, intellectual property, and related legal issues.
• Develop practical legal tools, templates, and training materials.
• Advise on legal and compliance risks and support risk mitigation strategies.
• Collaborate with legal colleagues and stakeholders across multiple jurisdictions

About you

• Qualified solicitor (or equivalent) with 6+ years’ post-qualification experience.
• Strong commercial contracts experience gained in-house or in private practice.
• Sound knowledge of contract law, data privacy, intellectual property, and emerging AI regulations. Proven negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Commercially minded, proactive, and able to work independently in a dynamic environment. Fluent English communication skills

What’s on Offer

• High-profile international work.
• Exposure to innovative sectors including media, technology, AI, and marketing.
• A collaborative and supportive legal team.Significant autonomy and responsibility.

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