Legal Counsel

Taylor Root; England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A legal recruitment firm seeks a 2-3 PQE lawyer to provide legal support across commercial matters in a dynamic global organization. Responsibilities include drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial agreements as well as advising on publishing and media law. Ideal candidates should have intellectual property experience, effective communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities. This full-time position is located in London, England, offering a salary range from £25,000 to £42,000.

Qualifications

• 2-3 PQE lawyer with experience in intellectual property, particularly copyright and licensing.
• Strong drafting and advisory skills for commercial agreements.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal support for commercial and publishing matters.
• Draft and negotiate commercial agreements and terms.
• Advise on publishing and media law issues.
• Support international licensing and distribution agreements.

Skills

Intellectual property experience

Excellent communication skills

Legal research and analytical skills

Commercial awareness

Organizational skills

Problem-solving creativity

Job description

Ex Lawyer | Legal Search and Recruitment Specialist | Director at Taylor Root

We are looking for a 2-3 PQE lawyer to join the dynamic and collaborative legal team at one of the world’s leading research, educational, and professional publishers.

This is an exciting opportunity to make an impact in a global organisation committed to advancing knowledge.

What you’ll do

• Provide legal support across a broad range of commercial and publishing matters.
• Draft, review, negotiate, and advise on diverse commercial agreements, templates, terms and conditions, and related arrangements.
• Advise on publishing and media law issues.
• Work on international licensing and distribution agreements, supporting global business initiatives.

What we’re looking for

• Experience in intellectual property, particularly copyright and licensing.
• A collaborative, approachable style and excellent communication skills.
• Strong legal research, analytical, and drafting abilities, combined with commercial awareness.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, vibrant environment.
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Creativity and persistence in problem-solving.

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Legal

Industries

Book and Periodical Publishing and Information Services

London, England, United Kingdom

Salary: £25,000.00 - £42,000.00