Legal Counsel C5208

SEARCHLIGHT; Greater London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A global broadcaster in London is seeking a Legal Counsel to negotiate and manage commercial deals related to media and data. The ideal candidate will be a fully qualified solicitor with 1-3 years PQE, strong media law experience, and excellent drafting skills. This role offers the opportunity to deliver legal guidance across the business and advise on a variety of legal matters, all while being part of a dynamic team passionate about sports and media.

Qualifications

• Experience in private practice or in-house is required.
• Exposure to IP licensing, distribution agreements is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of data protection, employment, corporate or betting and gambling matters is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Deliver clear, practical legal guidance to teams across the business.
• Lead the full lifecycle of commercial contracts, from drafting to negotiation and execution.
• Advise HR on compliance and employment processes.
• Monitor legal, regulatory, and industry changes.
• Safeguard and optimise the company's intellectual property portfolio.

Skills

Media law experience

Commercial contracts

Excellent drafting skills

Negotiation skills

Strong relationships

Education

Fully qualified solicitor (1-3 years PQE)

Job description

THE COMPANY

Our client is a global broadcaster of live sporting events.

THE ROLE

As Legal Counsel, you will negotiate and manage a wide range of commercial deals from media and data to licensing and partnerships.

Key responsibilities:

• Deliver clear, practical legal guidance to teams across the business.
• Lead the full lifecycle of commercial contracts, from drafting to negotiation and execution.
• Partner with the Director of Legal on major deals, strategic projects and ad hoc legal matters.
• Advise HR and wider colleagues on compliance and employment processes.
• Monitor legal, regulatory and industry changes ensuring the business stays ahead of risk.
• Have effective oversight of contract management tools and processes.
• Keep group policies fully aligned with current laws and regulations.
• Safeguard and optimise the company's intellectual property portfolio.

THE PERSON

A fully qualified solicitor (1-3 years PQE), you will have media law experience in a commercial team, either in private practice or in-house. Strong expertise working with commercial contracts and excellent drafting skills are essential. Exposure to IP licensing, distribution agreements is highly desirable, and knowledge of data protection, employment, corporate or betting and gambling matters would be beneficial.

You should be confident in negotiation and comfortable working independently while building strong relationships.

Clear communication, resilience and a passion for sports and media will help you succeed in this role.

WHAT TO EXPECT

• Searchlight only advertises active roles
• Your details will be sent directly to the Consultant who is handling this role
• We aim to respond to candidates within 14 days.

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Searchlight strives to promote equal opportunities for all. We welcome applications regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief.

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