Legal Counsel (Media)

Kingsley Green Recruitment group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Kingsley Green Recruitment is seeking a commercially focused Legal Counsel (Media) to join a leading global media group based in London. The role requires drafting and negotiating a wide range of contracts and advising on IP, advertising, privacy, and AI regulation.

You will work with cross-border teams across multiple jurisdictions, support pitches and negotiations, and help develop contract templates while ensuring regulatory compliance and risk mitigation.

Qualifications

• Must be a Qualified Solicitor with at least two years PQE in commercial contracts or corporate law.
• Working knowledge of IP, advertising, privacy, and AI regulation is highly preferred.
• Fluency in English is mandatory; additional European language skills (French or Italian) are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Draft, negotiate, and advise on a diverse range of commercial contracts (client, tech licences, supplier, DPAs, NDAs, talent/influencer).
• Provide regulatory advisory on IP, advertising, data privacy, and AI regulation.
• Support client pitches, contract negotiations, and strategic initiatives.
• Deliver legal training and assist with data privacy compliance and risk mitigation.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Stakeholder mgmt

English fluency

French or Italian (adv)

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Qualified Solicitor (or equivalent) with at least 2 years PQE in commercial contracts, corporate law, or strong post-qualification experience. Working knowledge of intellectual property, advertising, privacy, and AI regulation is highly preferred. Fluent English is required; additional European language skills (particularly French or Italian) are an advantage.

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Full Opportunity Brief

Complete Guide: Legal Counsel (Media) at Kingsley Green Recruitment

A leading global media giant is seeking a commercially focused Legal Counsel (Media) to join its highly regarded legal team based in London, United Kingdom. This recruitment drive is being managed by Kingsley Green Recruitment, a premier talent acquisition firm. This role offers an exceptional opportunity for a lawyer with strong contract drafting and negotiation experience to work closely with commercial stakeholders in a fast-paced, international environment.

Role Overview and Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will join a collaborative global legal team, gaining exposure to a broad range of international commercial matters while enjoying significant autonomy and responsibility. Key duties include:

• Contract Management: Drafting, negotiating, and advising on a diverse range of commercial contracts, including client agreements, technology licences, supplier contracts, data processing agreements (DPAs), non-disclosure agreements (NDAs), and talent/influencer agreements.
• Regulatory Advisory: Advising on intellectual property (IP), advertising regulation, data privacy, and emerging AI-related legal issues.
• Business Support: Supporting client pitches, contract negotiations, and strategic business initiatives.
• Compliance & Training: Delivering legal and compliance training to internal stakeholders and assisting with data privacy compliance, dispute management, and risk mitigation.
• Template Development: Developing and updating contract templates and legal guidance materials.
• Cross-Border Collaboration: Partnering with legal colleagues and business teams across multiple international jurisdictions.

Eligibility & Requirements

To be considered for this position, candidates must meet the following criteria:

• Professional Qualification: Must be a Qualified Solicitor (or equivalent) with a minimum of two (2) years Post-Qualification Experience (PQE).
• Practice Area: Strong background in commercial contracts, corporate law, or equivalent post-qualification experience.
• Specialized Knowledge: A working knowledge of intellectual property, advertising, privacy, and AI regulation is considered a massive advantage.
• Key Skills: Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Language Proficiency: Fluency in English is mandatory. Additional European language skills, particularly French or Italian, are highly advantageous.
• Employment Type: Part-time
• Location: London Area, United Kingdom