Senior Legal Counsel

Page Personnel; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global media and technology organisation is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to focus on drafting and negotiating commercial agreements with various stakeholders. The ideal candidate should be a qualified Solicitor with strong experience in Commercial Law and excellent stakeholder management skills. This role offers a competitive salary, benefits, and a hybrid working model with two days in the office, fostering a collaborative environment in Central London.

Benefits

Competitive base salary

Benefits package

Collaborative working environment

Qualifications

• Strong experience in Commercial Law and drafting and negotiating commercial contracts.
• Beneficial experience within the Media and/or Technology industry.
• Ability to work independently with high stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate commercial agreements with clients and suppliers.
• Collaborate with leadership to align legal processes with business goals.
• Improve legal operations to support new products and services.
• Partner with external counsel on complex legal issues.

Skills

Strong stakeholder management

Proactive risk identification

Communication skills

Education

Qualified Solicitor in the UK or relevant jurisdiction

Job description

• Join a dynamic and exciting global media and technology organisation.
• Take on a broad mix of work with stakeholders at all levels

About Our Client

This opportunity is with a dynamic, global organisation operating within the Media & Technology Industry who are going through an exciting period of change and growth. The company is known for its innovative approach and commitment to excellence in delivering industry-leading services.

Job Description

The role of Senior Legal Counsel will :

• Have a primary focus on drafting and negotiating commercial agreements with clients, suppliers, and partners across multiple jurisdictions.
• Collaborate with company leadership, business leads, and the People Team to understand business goals, translate complex legal risks into practical and accessible guidance, and align legal processes with company strategy and growth.
• Continually improve legal operations and internal frameworks to support new products, services, and markets while mitigating legal and compliance risks.
• Partner with external counsel to manage specialized, cross‑border, or complex legal issues.
• Have the opportunity to develop expertise in new areas of law, with appropriate training and mentorship, as the company grows and evolves.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Senior Legal Counsel should have :

• A qualified Solicitor in the UK or other relevant jurisdiction
• Strong experience in Commercial Law, drafting and negotiation a broad mix of commercial contracts with a high degree of independence.
• Experience working within the Media and / or Technology industry would be highly beneficial.
• Strong stakeholder management experience and communication skills are essential.
• A proactive approach to identifying and mitigating risks.

What's on Offer

• Competitive base salary and benefits package.
• Central London location.
• Hybrid working arrangement of 2 days a week in the office.
• Collaborative and professional working environment in London.