ABOUT US
STV’s exciting vision is to become Scotland’s leading platform for audiences and advertisers and a global content powerhouse. On-air, STV reaches more than two in three Scottish adults every month through its TV channel - the largest commercial channel in Scotland - and streaming service, STV Player, which is also available across the rest of the UK. It will soon expand its audience even further by launching an audio division and a major new Scotland-focused commercial radio station.
From bases across the UK, STV’s content production arm, STV Studios, creates world-class entertainment for UK and international networks and streamers, including Apple TV+ drama Criminal Record, global phenomenon LEGO Masters, and reality juggernaut The Fortune Hotel.
THE ROLE
We are seeking a skilled and motivated commercial lawyer with 3-8 PQE to join our in-house legal team. This dynamic role offers a unique and exciting opportunity to work at Scotland’s leading media organisation, in a fast-evolving online and regulatory environment, within a team supporting a broad range of legal matters across broadcasting, commercial, operational and corporate functions, with a strong emphasis on IP, tech and data protection.
This role comes at a pivotal time for public service broadcasters, namely the implementation of the Media Act 2024, which modernises the public service broadcasting framework. The Solicitor will support STV in navigating these changes whilst playing a key role in enabling STV’s commercial, creative and editorial ambitions.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
* Lead on the review, drafting, and negotiation of commercial contracts, including those relating to technology, advertising, sponsorship, content licensing, and strategic partnerships.
* Provide legal support for STV’s digital platforms and online presence, including websites, apps, our STV Player and online radio station, with a focus on consumer terms and conditions, privacy notices, marketing and cookie compliance.
* Advise on intellectual property matters including copyright, trademarks, and rights clearance.
* Provide advice in relation to data protection legislation and the privacy and electronic communications regulation, particularly across STV’s digital platforms to ensure robust data compliance, including privacy notices, cookie banners, DPIAs, data sharing agreements.
* Provide legal support to the STV Children’s Appeal charity.
* Drafting intra-group agreements relating to provision of services.
* Support the compliant and innovative use of AI technologies.
* Monitor legal developments in all relevant areas.
* Deliver training and guidance to internal teams and contribute to legal risk management and governance initiatives.
* Assist with dispute resolution.
* Assist in any other aspect of the work of the Company as reasonably required.
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
* UK-qualified solicitor with 3-8 years PQE.
* Strong experience in reviewing, drafting and negotiating commercial contracts, including technology-related contracts.
* Demonstrable knowledge and experience of data protection and cookie laws and regulation.
* Experience of and interest in contracts involving the use and licensing of IP.
* Genuine interest in media, its delivery and the law and regulation around it.
* Attention to detail and a high level of accuracy in all aspects of work output.
* Excellent analytical, drafting and negotiation skills.
* Collaborative, proactive and solutions-focused approach.
* Willingness to learn and build relationships internally and externally.
* Ability to deliver clear, practical advice to non-legal colleagues.
BENEFITS
There are plenty of reasons why it’s great to work at STV, here are just a few of the perks for you:
* 25 days leave and 9 public holidays per annum, with the option to buy more through our Holiday Extras scheme, and an extra day’s holiday on your birthday.
* Healthcare cash plan providing Company contributions towards dental, optical, wellbeing or other healthcare costs.
* Cycle to work scheme.
* Season ticket travel loan.
* Access to occupational health service.
* Flexible benefits portal providing a range of retail and gym discounts.
JOIN US
If you have a demonstrable track record of delivery in a related role, we would love to hear from you.
To apply, please send a CV and covering letter to hr@stv.tv by 27 August 2025.
STV Group plc is an equal opportunities employer committed to valuing and promoting equality, diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from candidates underrepresented in our industry, so we are keen to hear from ethnically diverse talent and people that identify as disabled, deaf and/or neurodivergent. As a Disability Confident employer, we are committed to offering an interview to disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria for the role
Please let us know if you have any access requirements to support your application by emailing hr@stv.tv.