In-House Counsel

JR United Kingdom; Newcastle upon Tyne; Remote; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A media services company in the UK seeks an In House Legal Counsel to join their team temporarily. The role involves contract management, dispute resolution, and compliance with copyright laws. Offering a competitive salary and benefits package, this position is remote with occasional visits to the office.

Benefits

Strong Pension

Generous Annual Leave

Life Assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Healthcare

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years post qualification experience (PQE) in contract and litigation law.
• Extensive law experience ideally in-house or secondment.
• Strong communication and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Review and enforce client contracts, ensuring compliance.
• Manage litigation and disputes within the organization.
• Advise departments on legal matters including copyright and data protection.

Skills

Litigation

Contract Law

Interpersonal Skills

Analytical Skills

Attention to Detail

Education

UK Qualified Lawyer

Job description

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04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

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Job Description:

Your New Company

A media services company based in the South of England, are conducting a search for a capable In House Legal Counsel to join their legal team on a contract basis to cover a period of maternity.

(This is a remote working role. Initially you will have to attend the office by agreement a couple of times a month. The office is located in the Greater London area. thereafter the role will be predominantly working from home).

The company represents the intellectual property rights of many prominent publishing brands in the UK, such as leading newspapers, magazine publishers and their thousands of brands, in print and online. The combination of licensing and database services provided, enables UK and international businesses to access published content in an efficient and copyright compliant way.

They've also been operating for 25 years and the business continues to grow and evolve in a technology-focused direction. Projects are also underway to explore data mining, Big Data and data analytics activities.

You will have the opportunity to be involved in the daily operations of the business, as well as contribute to the process improvement of the teams. There is a good breadth of work and our client offers a friendly, flexible work environment.

Your New Role

As the In House Legal Counsel, you will directly report the General Counsel, in a role that touches all parts of the organisation as well providing opportunity to work with publishers. You will have strong knowledge of Litigation / Disputes and Commercial Law, gained either through in-house exposure / secondment experience or law practice experience.

You will be responsible for reviewing client contracts, with a view to identifying breach of contract / compliance. Identifying key issues and enforcing the terms of the contracts, through composing breach of contract letters, pre-action letters and putting together process checklists and letter templates.

You will work with publishers and all departments, including Licensing, Publisher Services, Accounts, Business Development, IT and International, advising on range of contentious matters and managing litigation and disputes arising withing the business.

Part of this will include assisting with correspondence from publishers and clients.

You will manage business compliance with the requirements of ‘The Collective Management of Copyright (EU Directive) Regulations 2016 (including business Membership Rules, Annual Transparency Report) and with Data Protection laws (including the General Data Protection Regulation).

You will also advise on copyright issues, acting as a point of escalation for non-compliant organisations (MMOs and licensees), pursuing legal action and assisting the finance team and credit control function, and advise on the suitability of claims for escalation, assist with issuing claims and ensure pre-action protocol is observed.

An important part of the role will be to keep abreast of any changes to applicable laws and relevant court judgements (particularly in relation to copyright and competition law), ensuring that business licences, policies and procedures are compliant and up to date. As part of this, the incumbent will review and prepare responses to relevant government consultations, as required.

What you’ll Need To Succeed

As the In House Legal Counsel you will need to hold the below qualifications and demonstrate the below experience;

• You will be a UK qualified lawyer with 2YR PQE + years post qualification experience.
• Have extensive knowledge of litigation / disputes law, particularly in relation to contract law, with contracts experience, gained ideally in an in-house environment / secondment or in a law firm.
• Have sound interpersonal skills, to be able to deal with staff at all levels inside and outside the organisation.
• Demonstrate an ability to articulate and communicate clearly and with authority.
• Have a good attention to detail and strong analytical skills.
• Be able to work independently.

What You'll Receive In Return

As the In House Legal Counsel, you will receive an excellent package of benefits, strong pension, generous annual leave allowance, life assurance, an excellent Employee Assistance Programme, healthcare. You will also receive a very competitive market salary.

Applying For Your New Role

Does this position sound of interest? Please submit your CV confidentially and we will be in touch shortly to discuss the opportunity in further detail. Or, if you prefer to chat about the role confidentially before submitting a CV, please get in touch via the contact details provided.