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

ZipRecruiter; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Legal Director to lead its media rights and broadcast business. This role is perfect for an ambitious UK-qualified lawyer with a solid background in media rights and broadcasting. You will work closely with senior executives in a dynamic environment, handling legal matters related to sports and gambling. This is a unique opportunity to step into a head of legal role, where your expertise will directly impact the company's operations and growth in the media sector. If you're ready to take the next step in your career, this role offers an exciting challenge.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in media rights and broadcasting.
• Strong background in sports law and gambling law is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside the senior leadership team in a fast-paced environment.
• Engage with senior executives on legal matters related to media rights.

Skills

UK-qualified lawyer

Media rights knowledge

Broadcasting expertise

Sports law

Gambling law

Job description

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, engaging with senior executives daily.

Expertise in broadcasting, rights, sports, and gambling would be advantageous.

This is an ideal first head of legal / sole lawyer role for an ambitious and commercially minded lawyer with a strong background in media rights.