Senior Legal Counsel (12 month FTC)

LADbible Group; London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading digital publisher is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel for a 12-month maternity cover. This role involves providing legal advice across various departments, managing compliance, and protecting the company's brand and IP. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in corporate law and excellent communication skills, thriving in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 6–8 years’ PQE with a valid practising certificate.
• Strong background in corporate M&A/commercial law.

Responsibilities

• Providing pragmatic legal advice across departments.
• Overseeing corporate governance framework and M&A opportunities.
• Managing compliance policies and reviewing commercial contracts.

Skills

Communication

Stakeholder Management

Attention to Detail

Multitasking

Education

Qualified Solicitor

Job description

Founded in 2012, LADbible Group is redefining entertainment and news for a social generation. Our global community engages with our content–spanning editorial, video, documentary and live – we reach 1 billion people each and every month. Our mission is to give the youth generation a voice by building communities that laugh, think and act.Using all major platforms, we’ve rapidly risen to become one of the world's largest publishers.

(12-Month FTC – Maternity Cover, starting September)

LADbible Group is on the lookout for a Senior Legal Counsel to join our amazing Legal team on a 12-month maternity cover contract. This is a unique opportunity to work in a small, supportive team where no two days are the same, offering a broad mix of corporate, commercial, and compliance work across one of the world’s most engaged digital brands.

What you’ll be doing:

You’ll be advising on a wide range of legal matters across the business, including:

• Providing pragmatic, commercial legal advice across departments
• Overseeing our corporate governance framework (e.g. board approvals)
• Advising on M&A opportunities
• Managing company compliance policies and procedures (anti-bribery, ESG)
• Reviewing and negotiating a range of commercial contracts
• Protecting LADbible Group’s brand, content and IP
• Advising on data protection and privacy matters (UK & international)
• Supporting on regulatory risk and company secretarial filings
• Managing global company registers and corporate structuring

What we’re looking for:

• Qualified solicitor with 6–8 years’ PQE and a valid practising certificate
• Strong background in corporate M&A/commercial law
• Excellent communicator with great stakeholder management skills
• A clear, concise drafter with sharp attention to detail
• Strong multitasker who thrives in a fast-paced environment
• Experience in media, digital, or e-commerce sectors is a big plus!

At LADbible Group we've rolled out blended working which means the majority of departments across the business (including London, Manchester and International offices) work in the office 3 days per week.

LADbible Group is an equal opportunities employer. We are determined to create a diverse group at all levels of our company and we welcome all members of the community to apply for openings with us. As the leading social youth publisher, we have a powerful global platform to better represent our audience and enable those that do not have equal opportunities to have their voices heard. As a business, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce, in an environment where everyone feels comfortable to be themselves.