Sole In-House Counsel — Media, Tech & Immersive (London)

Kinsella Legal Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Kinsella Legal Limited seeks a commercially minded lawyer to join as sole in-house counsel in London, shaping legal and business affairs for a fast-growing media/technology and immersive entertainment business. You will advise on content, IP and commercial deals, with access to external counsel as needed.

The role requires experience in TMT, gaming, tech or IP, a proactive approach, and the ability to operate autonomously while collaborating with production, distribution and senior management to

Qualifications

• Established media, entertainment or business affairs lawyer with experience across content, IP and commercial deals.
• Strong drafting and negotiation skills with commercial acumen.
• Ability to balance legal risk with creative and commercial objectives.
• Autonomy to operate as sole in-house counsel within a fast-growing business.
• Experience in media production or immersive technology is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead on commercial agreements across film, television, digital, immersive experiences, technology, music and publishing.
• Advise on development, production, distribution, licensing, IP rights, clearances and content exploitation.
• Structure and negotiate partnerships, joint ventures and bespoke commercial arrangements with UK and international counterparties.
• Advise on AI, data protection, privacy, digital content and platform-related legal challenges.
• Provide pragmatic, commercially focused advice to senior management and colleagues across the organisation.
• Manage risk intelligently and coordinate external counsel where appropriate.
• Own the legal function: contract/rights management and monitor evolving legal developments.

Skills

Content deals

IP rights

Commercial contracts

Negotiation

Media & entertainment law

Job description

Kinsella Legal Limited seeks a commercially minded lawyer to join as sole in-house counsel in London, shaping legal and business affairs for a fast-growing media/technology and immersive entertainment business. You will advise on content, IP and commercial deals, with access to external counsel as needed.

The role requires experience in TMT, gaming, tech or IP, a proactive approach, and the ability to operate autonomously while collaborating with production, distribution and senior management to