Legal Counsel [C5208]

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

Job summary

A global media company in London is looking for a Legal Counsel with strong media law experience. You will negotiate a range of commercial contracts and provide legal guidance across the business. The ideal candidate is a qualified solicitor with 1-3 years PQE, confident in negotiation, and passionate about sports and media. Strong drafting skills and experience with IP licensing are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years PQE in a commercial team.
• Experience drafting and managing commercial contracts.
• Knowledge of IP licensing and media rights.

Responsibilities

• Deliver clear legal guidance across the business.
• Negotiate and manage commercial contracts.
• Advise on compliance and employment processes.

Skills

Media law expertise

Contract negotiation

Clear communication

Resilience

Education

Fully qualified solicitor (1-3 years PQE)

Job description

This is a great opportunity to join a global broadcaster of live sporting events in the key role of LegalCounsel.

With solid experience in IP licensing and media rights, you will work across all areas of the business protecting the company's interests whilst driving commercial success.

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.

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.