Interim Senior Legal Counsel – Technology & Digital Media

Law Absolute Recruitment Ltd; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Part time

Job summary

A law recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Senior Legal Counsel to provide strategic legal support for technology, content, and operations. This role involves drafting complex agreements, offering legal advice to stakeholders, and ensuring compliance. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of PQE in corporate/commercial law, particularly in Technology, Media, or Telecoms. This hybrid role requires immediate availability and offers a competitive rate of £475–600 per day.

Qualifications

• 5+ years PQE in corporate/commercial law, ideally within Technology, Media, or Telecoms.
• Strong experience in technology contracts and OTT/video content agreements.
• Excellent ability to explain legal concepts clearly.

Responsibilities

• Lead drafting and negotiation of complex technology and content agreements.
• Provide proactive legal advice to senior stakeholders on operational risks.
• Manage compliance and BAU operational queries.

Skills

Corporate/commercial law

Technology contracts

Stakeholder management

Data privacy regulations

Job description

We’re looking for an experienced Senior Legal Counsel to provide strategic and practical legal support for technology, operations, and content delivery. You’ll manage complex commercial and technology agreements, with a focus on OTT platforms, broadcast, and content operations.

Contract: 3–4 months (possible extension)
Rate: £475–600/day, umbrella rate
Hybrid working: London (3 days in office, 2 from home)
Must be immediately available

Key Responsibilities

• Lead drafting and negotiation of complex technology, operational, and content agreements, including OTT, video distribution, and licensing deals.
• Provide proactive legal advice to senior stakeholders on commercial and operational risks across technology, platform, and content operations.
• Manage compliance, BAU operational queries, and contentious matters.
• Mentor junior legal colleagues and contribute to process improvements

Requirements

• 5+ years PQE in corporate/commercial law, ideally within Technology, Media, or Telecoms.
• Strong experience in technology contracts (software licensing, platforms, infrastructure) and OTT/video content agreements.
• Excellent stakeholder management and ability to explain legal concepts clearly.
• Solid understanding of data privacy regulations and operational compliance.
• Must be immediately available.