In House: Legal Director Media rights, sports , broadcast and commercial

Reform Legal Limited; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is searching for a dynamic Legal Director to lead its media rights and broadcast business. This role offers an exciting opportunity for a UK qualified lawyer with at least 5 years of experience in media rights and broadcasting law. You will collaborate with senior executives in a fast-paced environment, handling legal matters related to sports and gambling. This position is perfect for an ambitious lawyer looking to take on a head of legal role, making a significant impact in a joint venture that operates a sports channel, website, and app. Join a forward-thinking company and drive legal excellence in the media landscape.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in media rights and broadcasting law.
• Strong understanding of sports law and gambling regulations.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with senior leadership on legal matters.
• Manage media rights and broadcasting legal issues.

Skills

Media Rights Knowledge

Broadcasting Expertise

Sports Law

Gambling Law

Education

UK Qualified Lawyer

Job description

Legal Director for Media Rights and Broadcast Business

Our client is seeking a UK qualified lawyer with at least 5 years of experience to work alongside the company's senior leadership team. The role requires a solid working knowledge of media rights and broadcasting as the company operates a sports channel, website, and app. The business owns rights worldwide that are distributed globally. The company is a joint venture and requires someone who can work in a fast-paced environment, operating with senior executives daily. Expertise in broadcasting, rights, sports, and gambling would be preferred.

This is an ideal first head of legal/sole lawyer role for an ambitious and commercially minded lawyer with a solid footprint in the media rights world.