Senior Legal Counsel @ Global Events (commercial contracts)

Heriot Brown In-House Legal Recruitment; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to support its expanding portfolio of global events. This role offers the chance to shape legal strategy in a collaborative environment, working with industry-leading brands across finance, cybersecurity, and media sectors. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in commercial law and contract negotiation, along with experience advising in-house. Join a people-first organization that values inclusivity and offers a hybrid working model, providing the autonomy and variety that a senior commercial lawyer desires.

Benefits

Hybrid Working

Collaborative Culture

Exposure to Global Brands

Impactful Legal Strategy

Qualifications

• 4-6 PQE with solid grounding in commercial law and contract negotiation.
• Experience advising in-house, ideally in global or complex businesses.

Responsibilities

• Support legal strategy for high-growth areas and manage varied legal matters.
• Collaborate with senior stakeholders and navigate evolving legal landscapes.

Skills

Commercial Law

Contract Negotiation

Data Privacy

Digital/IP

Risk Management

Education

Qualified in England and Wales

Job description

Senior Legal Counsel @ Global Events (commercial contracts)

Senior Legal Counsel @ Global Events (commercial contracts)

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Connecting Lawyers with Tech companies

Our client is responsible for some of the world's most renowned global business and tech events. Delivering industry-defining experiences across finance, cybersecurity, media, and innovation sectors. As they transform the B2B events landscape through bold, content-led formats, they’re now seeking a strategic Senior Legal Counsel to support their expanding festivals portfolio.

What We Offer

• Base Salary: up to £115K
• Bonus: 10%+
• Hybrid Working: 3 days in the London office
• Culture: Collaborative, inclusive and commercially switched-on legal team
• Exposure: Be part of a global business working across industry-leading brands and events
• Impact: A chance to shape legal strategy and support innovative, high-growth areas

What We're Looking For

• 4–6 PQE, with a solid grounding in commercial law and contract negotiation
• England and Wales Qualified (must)
• Experience advising in-house, ideally in a global or complex business (event/media/tech experience a plus)
• Comfortable supporting senior stakeholders and managing risk across varied matters
• A commercial mindset – pragmatic, proactive, and confident in navigating evolving areas like data privacy, digital/IP, and tech contracts
• Positive, collaborative, and able to work at pace without ego

This is a great opportunity for a senior commercial lawyer looking for variety, autonomy, and the chance to work across globally recognised brands in an ambitious and people-first organisation.

If you’d like to know more or recommend someone great, get in touch:

07511518834

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Technology, Information and Media and Events Services

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