We are currently supporting a 3-month interim role for a Senior Legal Counsel to focus on content acquisition and licensing for a major media and entertainment brand.
The role:
* Lead commercial contract negotiations for content licensing, output deals, and rights clearances across multiple platforms
* Provide copyright advice and legal input for new product features, content distribution, and marketing campaigns
* Work closely with senior stakeholders to support strategic legal initiatives and commercial decision-making
* Collaborate with legal and commercial teams across the UK and international markets on content and distribution matters
* Support team training, knowledge sharing, and process improvement initiatives
Requirements:
* UK qualified lawyer with strong post-qualification experience in content licensing or media law
* Background in commercial contracting, ideally within broadcasting, streaming, or digital content
* Strong drafting, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
* In-depth copyright knowledge and ability to advise on rights and regulatory matters
* Commercially minded, proactive, and comfortable working across multiple projects and senior stakeholders
To register an interest, please send through your updated CV to kwilliams@lawabsolute.com
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