Join or sign in to find your next job
Join to apply for the Legal Director role at Aquent
1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicants
Join to apply for the Legal Director role at Aquent
We are seeking an experienced and business-minded Legal Director to join a dynamic global media and entertainment organisation. This is a senior role providing strategic legal counsel and partnering closely with business leaders across multiple divisions, ensuring legal compliance while enabling creative and commercial growth.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide strategic legal advice to senior management on a broad range of matters, including content production, distribution, licensing, marketing, and corporate governance.
* Draft, review, and negotiate complex commercial contracts, including distribution agreements, licensing deals, talent contracts, and vendor arrangements.
* Advise on intellectual property matters, ensuring protection and enforcement of content rights globally.
* Support corporate, regulatory, and compliance initiatives, including data privacy, competition, and employment-related matters.
* Partner with cross-functional teams (business, finance, HR, and creative) to manage legal risks while enabling commercial opportunities.
* Oversee external counsel where required, ensuring efficient and cost-effective service delivery.
* Mentor and support junior members of the legal team, fostering a collaborative and high-performing culture.
Skills & Experience Required
* Qualified solicitor or equivalent with strong academic credentials.
* Significant post-qualification experience in commercial/media/entertainment law.
* Deep understanding of intellectual property, licensing, and commercial agreements.
* Strong negotiation skills and the ability to manage complex, high-value contracts.
* Excellent communication skills, with the ability to partner effectively with both senior executives and creative teams.
* Demonstrated ability to balance legal risk with commercial objectives in a fast-paced environment.
* Experience managing or mentoring other legal professionals is desirable.
Client Description
A global leader in media and entertainment, known for its diverse portfolio of world-class brands across film, television, and digital platforms. It operates in over 200 countries, making it one of the largest media companies worldwide.
Aquent is dedicated to improving inclusivity & is proudly an equal opportunities employer. We encourage applications from under-represented groups & are committed to providing support to applicants with disabilities. We aim to provide reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, to those with a medical condition, disability or neurodivergence.
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Director
Employment type
* Employment type
Temporary
Job function
* Job function
Legal
* Industries
Staffing and Recruiting
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Aquent by 2x
Get notified about new Legal Director jobs in Bracknell, England, United Kingdom.
Surrey, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago
Associate Director, Legal (International Employment Counsel)
Uxbridge, England, United Kingdom 2 days ago
Senior Director, Legal (Lead International Employment Law Counsel)
Uxbridge, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago
Associate Legal Director, International Employment
Marlow, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago
Senior Legal Counsel, Carrier Management Team
Surrey, England, United Kingdom 3 weeks ago
South East, England, United Kingdom 3 weeks ago
Weybridge, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago
Hounslow, England, United Kingdom 2 days ago
Director of Fitness to Practise, GENERAL CHIROPRACTIC COUNCIL
Harrow, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago
Surrey, England, United Kingdom 2 days ago
Slough, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago
Slough, England, United Kingdom 3 months ago
Slough, England, United Kingdom 3 months ago
Slough, England, United Kingdom £60,000.00-£65,000.00 3 weeks ago
Reading, England, United Kingdom 1 day ago
Lead Legal Counsel - F1/IndyCar/WEC Team Operations
Woking, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago
Woking, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago
Feltham, England, United Kingdom 18 hours ago
Hounslow, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago
Reading, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago
Slough, England, United Kingdom 3 days ago
Brentford, England, United Kingdom 1 month ago
Legal Counsel/Manager - International Trade Controls
Isleworth, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago
Watford, England, United Kingdom 1 day ago
Greenford, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago
Putney, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago
Harrow, England, United Kingdom 3 weeks ago
Uxbridge, England, United Kingdom 6 days ago
Uxbridge, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago
Surrey, England, United Kingdom 1 day ago
Slough, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago
Hillingdon, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago
Reading, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago
Senior Legal Counsel - Commercial Contracts
Windsor, England, United Kingdom 3 weeks ago
We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.
#J-18808-Ljbffr