Global Corporate & IP Counsel (Senior)

Taylor & Francis Group; Abingdon; Hybrid; GBP 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

3 discretionary days off during the |h

4 paid volunteering days

Company funded private medical保险

Employee assistance programme

Share Match

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Optical and medical care

Job summary

Taylor & Francis Group seeks a Senior Legal Counsel to partner with senior management on corporate legal matters, including IP, licensing and complex disputes. The role spans global collaboration with teams in the US, UK and Singapore, providing pragmatic, business-focused advice.

You will draft and negotiate publishing and technology contracts, manage external counsel, and help steer risk across a global content business while aligning with strategic objectives.

Qualifications

• 6+ years PQE (UK) or equivalently experienced
• Strong IP/copyright expertise with commercial focus
• Experience advising on AI-related licensing and publishing contracts
• In-house experience in a content/publishing context is desirable

Responsibilities

• Provide legal support to Taylor & Francis Corporate division and partner with senior leadership
• Draft, negotiate and advise on a wide range of contracts including publishing and IT/tech agreements
• Advise on content-related disputes and manage external counsel
• Collaborate with global legal team to manage risk across the business

Skills

IP/copyright law

Commercial contracts

Dispute resolution

In-house experience

Legal advisory

Education

Qualified lawyer (UK)

Job description

Taylor & Francis Group seeks a Senior Legal Counsel to partner with senior management on corporate legal matters, including IP, licensing and complex disputes. The role spans global collaboration with teams in the US, UK and Singapore, providing pragmatic, business-focused advice.

You will draft and negotiate publishing and technology contracts, manage external counsel, and help steer risk across a global content business while aligning with strategic objectives.