Counsel, Creators Business

SuperAwesome; London; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading youth-first digital marketing platform in London is seeking a Counsel to join their legal team. The role involves managing legal matters related to influencer partnerships, ensuring compliance with advertising laws. Candidates should have a Juris Doctor degree, relevant legal experience, excellent communication skills, and a passion for the digital world. This position offers a competitive benefits package including health insurance and generous holidays.

Benefits

25 days Holiday + 8 Public Holidays + Winter Break

Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Pay

30 day sabbatical after 7 years

Private Medical Insurance

Pension with employer contribution

Cycle to Work & Tech Scheme

Work from Anywhere benefits

Qualifications

• Three to five years of legal experience focusing on commercial contracts.
• Admission to the bar in at least one jurisdiction.
• Familiarity with advertising regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manage contract workflow and negotiation for influencer partnerships.
• Conduct legal research on advertising and child protection laws.
• Develop internal policies for influencer marketing compliance.

Skills

Strong understanding of influencer marketing and digital media

Excellent communication skills

Negotiation skills

Legal research

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) or law degree

Job description

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Our award-winning technology enables the youth digital media ecosystem. Used by hundreds of brands and content owners, SuperAwesome’s technology provides the tools for safe digital engagement with almost half a billion kids and teens every month.

We work with a huge variety of top brands and content owners including Warner Bros, EA, Hasbro, Nike and Netflix.

About SuperAwesome:

SuperAwesome is the world’s leading youth-first digital marketing platform. We empower brands to safely and effectively engage with young audiences across the globe. Our innovative technology and deep understanding of the digital landscape enable us to create meaningful connections while prioritizing safety and compliance. We're a passionate and dynamic team dedicated to making the internet safer and more fun for kids and teens.

About the Role:

SuperAwesome is seeking a sharp and proactive Counsel to join our legal team and play a pivotal role in supporting our rapidly growing Creators business. This is an exciting opportunity to work at the forefront of influencer and creator marketing, directly impacting how leading brands connect with young audiences through engaging content creators on social media and in gaming. You will be responsible for a wide range of legal matters related to influencer and creator partnerships, ensuring compliance with internal policy as well as legal and regulatory obligations on brands, talent and the business, and facilitating successful campaigns.

Responsibilities:

• Contract Workflow Management and Negotiation:
  • You will be the legal point of contact for the SuperAwesome Creators team, working with the business to shepherd talent from RFP to signed agreement.
  • Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of agreements with influencers/content creators, talent management, brands and third party service providers, ensuring favorable terms and protecting SuperAwesome's standards and interests.
  • This includes talent agreements (e.g., one-off campaigns and long-term partnership deals), content licenses, and service agreements (with SA clients as well as third party contractors)
• Client and Agency Interface: Serve as a key point of contact for clients and advertising agencies regarding the legal aspects of influencer campaigns, interpreting contractual requirements and providing clear, practical advice.
• Legal Research and Advice: Conduct legal research on relevant topics, including advertising law, intellectual property, privacy, and child protection laws, to provide informed legal advice to internal stakeholders. Act as the subject matter expert for our team in respect to EMEA regulations/legal activity in the influencer marketing space.
• Policy Development: Assist in the development and implementation of internal policies and procedures related to influencer marketing and creator partnerships.
• Guideline Maintenance: Proactively monitor and stay up-to-date on evolving advertising and disclosure regulations related to influencer marketing across all countries in which SuperAwesome operates. Develop and maintain internal policy guidelines and training materials to ensure compliance.
• Influencer Vetting Support: Collaborate with internal teams to provide legal guidance on the vetting process for potential influencers, ensuring compliance with legal and ethical standards, including advertising regulations and child safety guidelines.

Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor (JD) or law degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the bar in at least one jurisdiction.
• Three to five years of relevant legal experience, with a focus on commercial contracts (negotiating and drafting experience) and preferably experience with advertising law.
• Strong understanding of influencer marketing and the digital media landscape.
• Familiarity with advertising regulations (e.g., ASA guidelines), local influencers laws and proposals.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills, including the ability to present complex information effectively in training settings.
• Ability to explain complex legal issues clearly and concisely to legal and non-legal stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently and proactively as part of a collaborative team in a fast-paced environment.
• A passion for the digital world and youth entertainment.
• 25 days Holiday + 8 Public Holidays + Winter Break + Summer Fridays (10 Fridays)
• Enhanced Company Maternity Pay up to 100% of salary for the first 26 weeks. Enhanced Company Paternity Pay of 100% of salary for 6 weeks.
• 30 day sabbatical for employees who have reached 7 years tenure
• AXA Private Medical Insurance MHD (medical history disregarded - existing illnesses covered). Also includes an EAP
• Health Cash Plan to include PMI excess cover along with other benefits like physio, dental, vision etc.
• Life Assurance - 4x salary
• Income Protection - 8 week deferred period and 75% of your salary up to two years.
• Pension through Aegon with 4% employer contribution.
• Cycle to Work & Tech Scheme
• We also offer a work from anywhere type benefits that will allow you to work from anywhere for up to 30 days per year provided you have prior manager approval and are within certain time-zones so as not to disrupt the team too much