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The Company
Our client is a global broadcaster of live sporting events.
The Company
Our client is a global broadcaster of live sporting events.
THE ROLE
As Legal Counsel, you will negotiate and manage a wide range of commercial deals from media and data to licensing and partnerships.
Key responsibilities:
* Deliver clear, practical legal guidance to teams across the business.
* Lead the full lifecycle of commercial contracts, from drafting to negotiation and execution.
* Partner with the Director of Legal on major deals, strategic projects and ad hoc legal matters.
* Advise HR and wider colleagues on compliance and employment processes.
* Monitor legal, regulatory and industry changes ensuring the business stays ahead of risk.
* Have effective oversight of contract management tools and processes.
* Keep group policies fully aligned with current laws and regulations.
* Safeguard and optimise the company’s intellectual property portfolio.
THE PERSON
A fully qualified solicitor (1-3 years PQE), you will have media law experience in a commercial team, either in private practice or in-house. Strong expertise working with commercial contracts and excellent drafting skills are essential. Exposure to IP licensing, distribution agreements is highly desirable, and knowledge of data protection, employment, corporate or betting and gambling matters would be beneficial.
You should be confident in negotiation and comfortable working independently while building strong relationships.
Clear communication, resilience and a passion for sports and media will help you succeed in this role.
What To Expect
* Searchlight only advertises active roles
* Your details will be sent directly to the Consultant who is handling this role
* We aim to respond to candidates within 14 days.
If this role isn’t quite right, but you would like us to have your CV on file, please send it to sroffice@searchlight.global
Searchlight strives to promote equal opportunities for all. We welcome applications regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief.
To learn more about Searchlight, see: www.searchlight.global
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Legal
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