Global Legal Counsel, Media & Tech Contracts

Economist Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Economist Group is seeking a Legal Counsel to join its global legal team in London. You will review, draft and negotiate a broad range of contracts, advise on consumer law for digital products, and support marketing and IP protections across multiple regions.

Based in London with global stakeholders, the role focuses on prudent risk management while enabling business growth across The Economist Group’s media businesses.

Qualifications

• Draft, review and negotiate a wide range of contracts including procurement contracts for technology, SaaS and vendors.
• Advise on consumer law requirements for websites, Apps and platforms.
• Provide business-friendly legal advice across the Group’s media businesses and global operations.
• Support marketing compliance for campaigns and customer communications.

Responsibilities

• Provide clear, high-quality legal advice on commercial and corporate issues across the Group.
• Draft, review and negotiate contracts (technology, SaaS, vendor, client, licensing, advertising).
• Advise Product on consumer law requirements for websites and apps.
• Advise Marketing on compliance for campaigns and customer communications.

Skills

Contract drafting

Commercial contracts

SaaS procurement

IP/brand protection

Regulatory compliance

Legal advising

Cross-border experience

Job description

The Economist Group is seeking a Legal Counsel to join its global legal team in London. You will review, draft and negotiate a broad range of contracts, advise on consumer law for digital products, and support marketing and IP protections across multiple regions.

Based in London with global stakeholders, the role focuses on prudent risk management while enabling business growth across The Economist Group’s media businesses.