Senior Legal Counsel

Experienced commercial lawyer with 6+ years’ PQE supporting media, content and commercial businesses across talent, intellectual property, advertising, distribution and technology matters.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead negotiations and draft agreements involving talent, creators, agencies and production partners.
• Advise on content rights, intellectual property, licensing, sponsorship, advertising and distribution arrangements.
• Support commercial contracts, including supplier, technology, marketing and consumer-facing agreements.
• Provide pragmatic legal advice on regulatory, consumer protection and commercial risk issues.
• Assist with strategic projects, due diligence and business transactions.
• Develop legal templates, processes and guidance to improve efficiency and consistency.
• Promote the effective use of legal technology and AI tools within the legal function.

Experience & Skills

• Qualified solicitor 6 years+ PQE with strong experience in commercial, media, entertainment, digital content and IP matters gained in PP and in-house.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Commercially minded, solutions-focused and able to balance legal risk with business objectives.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and managing complex matters independently.

A trusted legal adviser who partners closely with commercial, content and operational teams to support growth, strategic partnerships and business objectives.

Please share your CV with Sarah if you have the desired skills and would like to discuss in more detail.