Senior Legal Counsel

Global; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits in a forward-thinking company, where you will serve as a Senior Legal Counsel in the Audio & Commercial Legal Team. This role is pivotal in guiding high-profile podcast agreements and commercial deals, ensuring compliance and strategic alignment with the company's objectives. You'll collaborate with industry leaders and influence significant contracts while providing clear legal advice across various stakeholders. If you have a passion for media law and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this position offers a chance to make a meaningful impact in a dynamic sector.

Qualifications

• 8+ years PQE as a solicitor with experience in media and commercial agreements.
• Strong understanding of digital advertising and entertainment industries.

Responsibilities

• Lead legal negotiations and draft contracts for podcasts and presenters.
• Provide legal support for monetisation and distribution deals.

Skills

Legal Expertise in Media Law

Contract Negotiation

Commercial Agreements

Digital Content Distribution

IP Law

Business Acumen

Education

Solicitor Qualification (8+ years PQE)

Job description

Accepting applications until: 21 June 2025 Job Description

Your new role: Senior Legal Counsel - Audio & Commercial Legal

This is an exciting role in Global’s Audio & Commercial Legal Team. You will be the go-to legal advisor for matters relating to the on-boarding of Global’s owned and operated podcasts, high profile presenter engagements, and podcast content monetisation via Global’s industry leading DAX business, playing a key role in helping Global deliver on its strategic objectives.

As a Senior Legal Counsel at Global, you will:

Key Responsibilities

• Podcast & Presenter Agreements (60%): Lead legal negotiations, draft and provide advice on contracts with podcast talent, podcast production companies, and radio show presenters (along with navigating related issues and disputes!).

• Monetisation & Distribution (25%): Draft and advise on commercial deals for the monetisation of Global’s own/third party podcasts through Global’s DAX platform and other online streaming platforms, digital content distribution and licensing agreements.

• General Commercial Legal Support (15%): Support the broader Audio & Commercial Legal Team across supplier, sponsorship, IP, brand and other commercial agreements; manage disputes; develop legal templates; and mentor junior legal colleagues.

What You’ll Love About This Role

1. Think Big : Work with some of the UK’s most prominent podcast and presenter talent, influencing high-profile deals that reach millions.

2. Own It : Act as the go-to legal expert for Global’s podcast, talent, and monetisation strategy — leading complex contracts from concept to close.

3. Keep it Simple : Deliver commercially savvy, clear legal advice to stakeholders across Global.

4. Better Together : Collaborate with senior leadership in Podcasting, Broadcasting & Content, and DAX — becoming a trusted advisor in key business decisions.

What Success Looks Like

In your first few months, you’ll have:

• Taken the legal lead on new podcast agreements and high-profile presenter deals.

• Supported DAX’s commercial partnerships with timely, strategic legal advice.

• Refined existing contract templates and policies to support growth and compliance.

• Gained trust as a key legal business partner.

What You’ll Need

• Legal Expertise : 8+ years PQE as a solicitor with experience in podcasting, media, talent, IP, digital content distribution, advertising and commercial agreements. Experience in music licensing, technology and digital agreements is preferable, but not essential.

• Business Acumen : A commercial mindset with deep understanding of media, entertainment, and digital advertising industries.

• Influence & Clarity: Confidence to advise senior stakeholders with clear, pragmatic, and collaborative guidance.

• Drive & Versatility: Ability to work in a fast paced environment, juggle complex, manage priorities, and step into unfamiliar legal territory when needed.