Senior Legal Counsel: Tech, Ops & Strategy - Flexible

DAZN; Leeds; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading sports streaming service in Leeds seeks a Senior Legal Counsel focusing on technology and operations. The role involves providing expert legal support, managing high-value matters, mentoring team members, and ensuring compliance with legal standards. Candidates should hold a relevant degree, be qualified Solicitors with 4-6 years PQE, and possess strong negotiation and problem-solving skills. Competitive benefits include private medical insurance and enhanced parental leave.

Benefits

25 days annual leave (increasing by 3 days after 3 years)

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Pension contributions up to 5%

Enhanced parental leave

Electric vehicle benefit option

Access to mental health platform app

Learning and development resources

Flexible working opportunities

Internal speaker series and events

Qualifications

• 4-6 years of PQE in corporate/commercial law, ideally in the Technology, Media, Telecoms sector.
• Experience with GDPR, Data Protection Act 2018, and compliance management.

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate core technology agreements.
• Manage legal risks related to transactions and compliance.
• Mentor junior team members.
• Provide strategic legal input to business initiatives.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to balance legal and commercial interests.

Skills

Legal drafting

Negotiation skills

Communication

Stakeholder management

Problem-solving

Mentoring

Education

Relevant degree and professionally qualified Solicitor

Job description

A leading sports streaming service in Leeds seeks a Senior Legal Counsel focusing on technology and operations. The role involves providing expert legal support, managing high-value matters, mentoring team members, and ensuring compliance with legal standards. Candidates should hold a relevant degree, be qualified Solicitors with 4-6 years PQE, and possess strong negotiation and problem-solving skills. Competitive benefits include private medical insurance and enhanced parental leave.