Legal Counsel

Acast; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Acast is seeking a Legal Counsel to join its global legal team in London. This role involves extensive work handling commercial documentation across various aspects of the business, ensuring compliance and supporting the content and sales teams with necessary agreements. Ideal candidates will have a strong legal background and thrive in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Qualified lawyer with 2-3 PQE.
• Experience in commercial contracts and copyright.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate commercial contracts for UK/Ireland business.
• Support global sales and content teams in legal agreements.
• Manage various commercial contractual issues.

Skills

Legal judgment

Commercial awareness

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

LLB in Law or equivalent

Job description

Since 2014, Acast has been creating the world’s most valuable podcast marketplace, building the technology which connects podcast creators, advertisers, and listeners. Its marketplace spans more than 100,000 podcasts, 2,300 advertisers, and 400 million monthly listens. Those listens are monetized across any podcasting app or listening platform. The company operates worldwide and is headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden. Acast is listed on the Nasdaq First North Premier Growth Market.

About the role

We have a new opportunity for a Legal Counsel with a strong commercial contract and copyright background to join the global legal team in London. In this role, you will support a wide range of commercial matters for all aspects of the Acast business, including: global content and distribution contracts, advertising sales agreements, and general commercial contractual issues across strategy, content, sales, PR, and communications. The opportunity is suited to someone with experience in a fast-paced environment, preferably within media, fintech, or similar sectors. The Acast legal team has five members based in New York, London, and Stockholm. The role will be based in London and will report to the General Counsel in London.

What you’ll do

The successful candidate will be responsible for drafting commercial documentation relating to all activities of the UK/Ireland business, including agreements related to podcast content, sales, and bespoke partnerships. Additionally, the Legal Counsel will support the content and sales teams globally in drafting and negotiating agreements with content creators, publishers, advertisers, and media agencies.

Who you are

• A qualified lawyer (2-3 PQE) with relevant commercial experience
• Degree level qualified LLB in Law or equivalent
• Outstanding legal and commercial judgment
• The ability to work independently and in a fast-paced environment
• A solid understanding of contractual and commercial law principles
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Passion for the role with a “can do” attitude
• The ability to prioritize efficiently and communicate effectively with other departments
• Comfortable working independently, multitasking, and working under pressure
• Knowledge of the digital/media/advertising industry is an advantage but not essential

Acast is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, or national origin.

Our culture prioritizes people, fostering autonomy, continuous improvement, and bringing out the best in everyone. We are a global, remote-friendly organization that values an open, inclusive, and caring environment where everyone feels visible and welcome. We strive to create a fulfilling and nurturing culture driven by strong values. We look forward to welcoming the next great person to our team!