Legal Counsel

OLIVER Agency; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agency specializing in in-house marketing seeks a junior Legal Counsel in London. The candidate will manage a variety of commercial legal matters, draft contracts, and work with cross-functional teams. Ideal applicants should be proactive, legally qualified, and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment, contributing to a dedicated legal team.

Qualifications

• Legally qualified as a solicitor or equivalent.
• Solid corporate/commercial law experience (at least 2 PQE).
• Experience in advertising and marketing sector is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Drafting and negotiating various contracts, including advertising and creative services.
• Advising on intellectual property rights and compliance work.
• Managing ad-hoc and annual projects related to proprietary software.

Skills

Legal drafting

Negotiation

Communication

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Education

Solicitor or equivalent qualification

Job description

Established in 2004, OLIVER is the world’s first and only specialist in designing, building, and running bespoke in-house agencies and marketing ecosystems for brands. We partner with over 300 clients in 40+ countries and counting. Our unique model drives creativity and efficiency, allowing us to deliver tailored solutions that resonate deeply with audiences.

As a part of The Brandtech Group , we're at the forefront of leveraging cutting-edge AI technology to revolutionise how we create and deliver work. Our AI solutions enhance efficiency, spark creativity, and drive insightful decision-making, empowering our teams to produce innovative and impactful results.

Role: Legal Counsel

Location: London, England, United Kingdom (3 Days a week from our london offices)

About the role:

We are looking for a junior commercial lawyer to join its in-house legal team. The role covers a wide variety of commercial matters, including advertising and media, IT, IP, outsourcing, software/artificial intelligence, internet and digital media, data protection and security issues. The business is a global business and therefore familiarity with dealing with issues from more than one jurisdiction is an asset.

The successful candidate must provide practical, commercial, solution-driven advice and would need to have a strong commercial background with broad-ranging experience and excellent drafting skills. The candidate should be enthusiastic and proactive and be able to work with minimal supervision. The candidate should be comfortable supporting senior executives and working on projects with cross-functional business teams.

What you will be doing:

• Drafting, advising on and negotiating a wide variety of contracts , such as advertising and creative services, software licences, software-as-a-service, artificial intelligence platform licences, talent and influencer agreements, supply/purchase contracts, digital application development services agreements and non-disclosure agreements.
• Intellectual property work , including advising on the protection and licensing of intellectual property rights and drafting intellectual property assignment, licensing and indemnity provisions.
• Compliance work , including monitoring changes in legislation and the regulatory environment affecting the Group and taking action accordingly, ensuring all statutory obligations are met and maintained to a high standard of corporate governance, and assisting the Legal Director and Compliance Team in developing and overseeing the Group compliance framework, including compliance with all applicable codes, in addition to legal and statutory obligations;
• Project work , including managing ad-hoc and annual projects such as new product development for proprietary software and AI tools.
• In addition to your technical skills , you will be well versed in building strong internal relationships with key departments and stakeholders in the business . Prior experience in the advertising and marketing sector would be an advantage.
  
• You will be open and willing to attend sustainability training relevant to your role and soak up recommended research and reading about sustainability issues

What you need to be great in this role:

The successful candidate must:

• be legally qualified as a solicitor or equivalent;
• have solid corporate/commercial law experience (at least 2 PQE);
• experience in house or in a commercial team in a law firm, particularly with exposure to the marketing and advertising sector, would be an advantage;
• have excellent legal drafting, negotiation and communication skills;
• demonstrate a strong analytical mind, an aptitude for problem solving and excellent drafting skills;
• be proactive at developing internal business relationships;
• be a confident team player with an encompassing attitude to the entire Inside Ideas Group team globally;
• exercise commercial and pragmatic judgment in the advice given and solutions provided;
• be motivated, enthusiastic and have a “can do” attitude; and
• demonstrate excellent attention to detail.
• Communication
• Customer Focus
• Deliver Results
• Information Technology
• Interpersonal Skills
• Planning & Organising
• Problem Solving
• Self-Management
• Teamwork
• Seeing the Bigger Picture
• Ownership & Accountability
• Critical Thinking & Judgement
• Relationships & Rapport
• The successful candidate must be comfortable working in a fast-paced and demanding environment and must comple ment the small, dedicated, collaborative and passionate legal team, working closely with business leaders . A g ood team spirit , adaptability and a practical and commercial approach are essential.
• You can be the change - you prioritise environmental responsibility, social equity, and economic viability and how that translates into your day-to-day role

Our values shape everything we do:

Be Imaginative to push the boundaries of what’s possible

Be always learningand listening to understand

Be actively pro-inclusive and anti-racist across our community, clients and creations

OLIVER, a part of the Brandtech Group, is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive working environment where all employees are encouraged to reach their full potential, and individual differences are valued and respected. All applicants shall be considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, neurodivergence, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by local laws.

OLIVER has set ambitious environmental goals around sustainability, with science-based emissions reduction targets. Collectively, we work towards our mission,embedding sustainability into every department and through every stage of the project lifecycle.

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