Department: Business & Legal Affairs
Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: London
Description
SkyShowtime is Europe’s latest streaming service and we’re looking for a talented Senior Legal Counsel (Marketing) join our team based in London.
As Senior Legal Counsel you will support SkyShowtime’s SVOD streaming D2C and B2B2C marketing activities across 20+ European markets. The role offers a unique opportunity to work closely with various stakeholders within the company and contribute to the growth and success of SkyShowtime.
As a member of the Business & Legal Affairs team you should lead by example and add value by providing first class legal advice driving the business forward whilst mitigating any associated risk.
Job band: L4
Key Responsibilities
* Advise on IP matters relating to campaign assets (including localisation and clearance).
* Provide legal guidance and support on the planning, development and execution of multi-territory marketing campaigns and promotions.
* Draft and negotiate commercial agreements with a wide range of service providers e.g. media buying/creative agencies, consultancy services, events, influencers, sponsorships.
* Draft customer facing T&Cs for promo campaigns, offers, competitions etc.
* Support the business in understanding and complying with European legal requirements and regulatory standards applicable to marketing, advertising and promotion across all SkyShowtime markets.
* Develop internal policies, processes and guidance relating to marketing compliance and best practice.
* Develop templates and provide internal training to all stakeholders.
* Keep abreast of legal developments and trends in the industry across the relevant markets and advise the business on emerging legal issues and topics.
* Build, manage and maintain effective relationships with all key internal and external stakeholders.
What You'll Bring
* Ideally 5+ years PQE (UK-qualified lawyer or common law equivalent) in media, technology or other related industry.
* IP, consumer protection, advertising standards and data protection experience and knowledge.
* Experience advising on D2C and B2B2C engagement (e.g. campaign promotions, offers, competitions, prize draws, giveaways).
* Experience working with teams across multiple territories/jurisdictions.
* Ability to respond quickly and pragmatically to situations with creative, effective, and solid solutions.
* Flexible and open-minded approach to work, adapting to needs of teams to support a growing and developing business and Business & Legal Affairs team e.g. upskilling, learning new skills/areas.
* Excellent inter-personal skills, positive outlook and ability to build trust/rapport at all levels to work collaboratively within the Business & Legal Affairs team and the wider business.
* Excellent communication skills and ability to present complex legal concepts in an easy and digestible manner.
* Ability to identify, assess and communicate risks and proposing risk mitigation solutions.
* Build and maintain a positive and inclusive culture respecting and valuing diversity and international differences.
* Significant drive, resilience, and energy to build, grow, and deliver results.
* Must be fluent in English with excellent oral and writing skills. Additional European language capabilities are a plus.
Where You’ll Work
* We operate a hybrid working model, with the team office based 2-3 days per week (Wednesdays as the team anchor day).
* Your primary base will be in Osterley, on the Sky campus, a 10-minute walk from Syon Lane train station. Free shuttle buses are available, running to and from Osterley, Chiswick Park, Gunnersbury, Acton Town and Ealing Broadway tube stations. On-site parking, bike shelters and showers/changing facilities are also available.
* You can benefit from all the on-site facilities at the Sky campus including subsidised restaurants, Waitrose, Gym, Cinema, Car wash, Hair & Beauty salon.