Legal Counsel - Digital Media

JR United Kingdom; City Of London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A high-growth digital media platform in London is seeking a junior Legal Counsel to join its in-house legal team. This role offers a dynamic environment for a UK-qualified solicitor to gain broad experience, engaging with various teams and handling various legal aspects from contracts to compliance.

Qualifications

• UK-qualified solicitor with 1–3 years PQE, preferably from a top-tier law firm.
• Experience in technology contracts or media agreements.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate commercial tech/digital contracts.
• Support legal operations and compliance processes.
• Advise stakeholders to align legal input with business priorities.

Skills

Commercial technology contracts

Legal tech tools

Strong communication skills

Attention to detail

Proactive

Education

UK-qualified solicitor

Tools

DocuSign

LinkSquares

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Legal Counsel - Digital Media, london (city of london)

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Client:

SSQ

Location:

london (city of london), United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

16.06.2025

Expiry Date:

31.07.2025

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Job Description:

A high-growth, UK-headquartered digital media platform is seeking a commercial Legal Counsel to join its in-house legal team in London.

This is an excellent opportunity for a junior commercial lawyer to take their first (or second) in-house role and gain broad, hands-on experience in a fast-paced, international environment. Working closely with the Lead Commercial Counsel and cross-functional teams such as Brand, Finance, and Product, you’ll provide pragmatic, commercially driven legal advice across the business.

Key responsibilities:

• Drafting and negotiating a broad range of commercial tech / digital contracts, supplier and sponsorship agreements
• Supporting legal operations, including contract lifecycle management and compliance processes
• Assisting with intragroup agreements and intellectual property matters, such as trademark portfolio management
• Advising internal stakeholders to ensure legal input is aligned with business priorities
• Helping to improve and maintain legal templates, processes, and playbooks

Candidate profile:

• UK-qualified solicitor with roughly 1–3 years’ PQE, likely gained in a top-tier law firm
• Strong experience drafting and negotiating commercial technology contracts OR exposure to media-related agreements (licensing, talent, sponsorship, etc.)
• Excellent attention to detail, strong communication skills, and a pragmatic commercial approach
• Organised, proactive, and comfortable juggling multiple workstreams
• Team-oriented, with the ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively
• Familiarity with legal tech tools (e.g. DocuSign, LinkSquares) is a plus

Why apply?

This is a chance to join a global digital platform recognised for its rapid growth and innovation. Operating in over 100 countries and supporting millions of users, the business offers a dynamic and collaborative work environment, with real opportunities to contribute meaningfully to the company’s continued success.