Requirements
Qualification as a lawyer with significant post‑qualification experience, ideally combining private practice and in‑house exposure
Strong experience in technology‑driven commercial work
Proven ability to draft and negotiate complex commercial agreements
Broad knowledge of international commercial law, including IP, procurement, IT, AI and data privacy, with some corporate/M&A exposure
Confidence to act as the face of Legal with senior stakeholders, communicating with authority, tact and pragmatism
Experience managing complex, cross‑border workstreams
Strong self‑management, resilience and ability to handle changing priorities
Excellent communication, influencing and project management skills
Collaborative approach and ability to work effectively across cultures and disciplines
Fluency in English
(Desirable) Experience with MVNO / MVNE / mobile agreements
(Desirable) Experience with talent and brand agency agreements
(Desirable) Exposure to B2B2C customer terms and conditions, including end‑user frameworks
(Desirable) Qualified solicitor or equivalent legal qualification
What the job involves
We’re looking for a Senior Legal Counsel / Legal Director – Commercial & Technology to join us in London
This is a senior, high‑impact legal role within Liberty Global’s Commercial Legal Team, based in London and sitting at the heart of one of the Group’s most exciting growth initiatives
You will provide first‑class legal support across complex commercial, technology and outsourcing matters, with a particular focus on a technology‑driven start‑up project that has been live for six months and is now scaling rapidly (the “Project”)
Working closely with the Legal VP for this area and partnering with the Legal Managing Director, you will act as a trusted adviser to senior stakeholders across Liberty Tech and the wider Group
While the Project will be your primary focus, you will also support broader commercial, technology, AI and outsourcing activity across Liberty Global’s operating companies and investments
This role offers the opportunity to operate at pace in a growth environment, influence strategy, and help shape how Liberty Global delivers innovative, world‑class connectivity, entertainment and technology services
Acting as the day‑to‑day legal lead on the Project, working closely with the Legal VP and senior business leaders
Advising on all legal aspects of a scaling, technology‑focused start‑up, including commercial operations and contracting models
Leading and supporting technology‑focused commercial agreements, including MSAs, TSAs, framework agreements and Statements of Work, as well as AI‑related matters
Supporting high‑value, complex and innovative outsourcing arrangements, including long‑term “living” contracts and ongoing SOWs
Partnering with Regulatory and Corporate Affairs on competition, regulatory and compliance issues affecting the Project and the wider Group
Drafting, reviewing and negotiating a wide range of complex commercial contracts across multiple jurisdictions
Feeding into commercial strategy and negotiation approach to deliver outcomes in the best interests of the Group
Contributing to AI governance, policy and ethics at Group level
Supporting dispute resolution, including coordination with external counsel and internal litigation leads
Project‑managing legal workstreams to ensure delivery on time and within budget
Collaborating with the Legal M&A and Strategic Services teams on transactions, including procurement and transitional services
Leading legal input on new ‘Growth’ initiatives, including management of external counsel and legal spend
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