A high-growth, UK-headquartered digital media platform is seeking a commercial Legal Counsel to join its in-house legal team in London.
This is an excellent opportunity for a junior commercial lawyer to take their first (or second) in-house role and gain broad, hands-on experience in a fast-paced, international environment. Working closely with the Lead Commercial Counsel and cross-functional teams such as Brand, Finance, and Product, you’ll provide pragmatic, commercially driven legal advice across the business.
Key responsibilities:
* Drafting and negotiating a broad range of commercial tech / digital contracts, supplier and sponsorship agreements
* Supporting legal operations, including contract lifecycle management and compliance processes
* Assisting with intragroup agreements and intellectual property matters, such as trademark portfolio management
* Advising internal stakeholders to ensure legal input is aligned with business priorities
* Helping to improve and maintain legal templates, processes, and playbooks
Candidate profile:
* UK-qualified solicitor with roughly 1–3 years’ PQE, likely gained in a top-tier law firm
* Strong experience drafting and negotiating commercial technology contracts OR exposure to media-related agreements (licensing, talent, sponsorship, etc.)
* Excellent attention to detail, strong communication skills, and a pragmatic commercial approach
* Organised, proactive, and comfortable juggling multiple workstreams
* Team-oriented, with the ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively
* Familiarity with legal tech tools (e.g. DocuSign, LinkSquares) is a plus
Why apply?
This is a chance to join a global digital platform recognised for its rapid growth and innovation. Operating in over 100 countries and supporting millions of users, the business offers a dynamic and collaborative work environment, with real opportunities to contribute meaningfully to the company’s continued success.