In‑House Commercial Counsel — IP, Data Privacy & Contracts

LAW Absolute; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established entertainment organization is seeking a Legal Counsel in a hybrid role based in the East Midlands. The position involves drafting and managing commercial agreements, advising on intellectual property rights and data protection matters, and coordinating with external advisors. The ideal candidate will be a qualified lawyer with at least one year of PQE and must demonstrate strong communication and stakeholder management skills. Applications should be sent to the provided email address.

Qualifications

• 1+ PQE in commercial legal work is essential.
• Experience advising on data protection matters is required.
• Strong communication skills and sound judgment are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Draft and manage commercial agreements including sponsorship and licensing.
• Advise on intellectual property matters and compliance issues.
• Coordinate with external legal advisors as needed.

Skills

Commercial legal work

Data protection and privacy

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Education

Qualified lawyer with 1+ PQE

Job description

A well-established entertainment organization is seeking a Legal Counsel in a hybrid role based in the East Midlands. The position involves drafting and managing commercial agreements, advising on intellectual property rights and data protection matters, and coordinating with external advisors. The ideal candidate will be a qualified lawyer with at least one year of PQE and must demonstrate strong communication and stakeholder management skills. Applications should be sent to the provided email address.