Senior Commercial Counsel- Media & Technology

LAW Absolute; London; Hybrid; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal recruitment agency in London is seeking an experienced Senior Legal Counsel to provide strategic legal advice in a media-focused environment. This role requires a qualified solicitor with over 6 years of experience, particularly in commercial, advertising, and technology-related legal matters. You'll negotiate contracts and support business stakeholders while mentoring junior team members. Attractive salary based on experience and a hybrid working model are offered.

Qualifications

• 6+ years' post-qualification experience in law.
• Experience in media, advertising, or technology sectors.
• In-depth knowledge of GDPR and contract law.

Responsibilities

• Advise on commercial and advertising law.
• Draft and negotiate contracts.
• Support business stakeholders with legal guidance.

Skills

Strategic legal advice

Contract negotiation

Consumer protection

Data privacy

Stakeholder management

Education

Qualified solicitor

Job description

Overview

An exciting interim opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Legal Counsel to join the commercial legal function of a high-profile media and publishing organisation on a 12-month fixed-term contract.

In this role, you will advise on a wide range of legal matters at the intersection of media, advertising, and technology. Working in a fast-paced and innovative environment, you’ll be part of a collaborative legal team supporting content, product, commercial, and technology stakeholders on complex, high-value projects.

Hybrid working, London

Immediate start date

Attractive salary dependant on experience

The role:

• Provide strategic legal advice on commercial, advertising, technology, and content-related matters.
• Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of contracts, including those relating to AdTech, IP licensing, media partnerships, influencers, and marketing campaigns.
• Advise on consumer protection, data privacy, regulatory compliance, and advertising standards.
• Partner with business stakeholders to deliver commercially pragmatic legal guidance on new initiatives and risk.
• Contribute to policy and process development, ensuring legal best practice across the organisation.
• Supervise and mentor junior members of the legal team.
• Liaise with external counsel on contentious and specialist matters, including IP and media disputes.

Ideal Candidate

• Qualified solicitor 6+ years’ post-qualification experience.
• Strong commercial background with hands-on experience in the media, advertising, or technology sectors.
• In-depth knowledge of AdTech, contract law, content licensing, and data protection (including GDPR).
• A confident negotiator with excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Comfortable working under pressure in a high-volume, time-sensitive environment.
• Proven ability to provide clear, risk-balanced advice to senior leadership.
• Previous experience mentoring junior lawyers is desirable.

How to apply

To register an interest, please send through your updated CV to [e-mail]

Please note our advertisements use PQE/salary levels purely as a guide. However we are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role.

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If you have not heard from us within a 48 hour timeframe your application has not been successful and your details have not been retained. LAW Absolute acts as an employment business for temporary recruitment and as an employment agency for fixed term contract and permanent recruitment.