Legal Counsel

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 organisation is seeking a Legal Counsel to join their in-house legal function.

Based in the East Midlands (hybrid working), this role offers close exposure to the business and would suit a commercially minded lawyer who enjoys variety, stakeholder interaction, and practical problem-solving across a broad legal remit.

The Role

• Work closely with commercial, marketing, and operational teams on a wide range of business activities
• Draft, negotiate, and manage commercial agreements including sponsorship, licensing, media, and supplier contracts
• Maintain and evolve standard contract templates, terms, and internal legal documentation
• Advise on intellectual property matters, including brand usage and licensing arrangements
• Act as a key point of contact for data protection and privacy matters, supporting compliance and risk management
• Provide input on regulatory, governance, and dispute-related issues
• Coordinate and manage external legal advisors as required

Ideal Candidate

• Qualified lawyer with 1+ PQE in commercial legal work
• Experience advising on data protection and privacy matters
• Commercial, pragmatic and solution-oriented approach
• Confident working directly with stakeholders at all levels of the organisation
• Strong communication skills and sound judgment

To register an interest, please send your updated CV to [e-mail]

Please note our advertisements use PQE/salary levels purely as a guide. However we are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role.

At LAW Absolute we endeavour to respond to all applications within 48 hours. However due to the volume of applications we receive we may not be able to respond to every candidate individually.

If you have not heard from us within a 48 hour timeframe your application has not been successful and your details have not been retained. LAW Absolute acts as an employment business for temporary recruitment and as an employment agency for fixed term contract and permanent recruitment.