Our client, a leading global media organisation, is seeking a capable and motivated lawyer to join their commercial legal team on a 12-month FTC.
This is a broad, generalist commercial role supporting the business across a wide range of legal matters. You will work closely with stakeholders across the group, advising on commercial contracts, data protection, and day-to-day legal queries, alongside supporting key strategic projects, including the continued growth of their technology brand and influencer marketing offering.
This opportunity would suit a 4+ PQE lawyer looking to step into a varied in-house role, take ownership of matters, and gain exposure across multiple areas of a dynamic, fast-paced business. There is also scope to take on increased responsibility and act as a key point of contact for certain business areas.
Key responsibilities:
* Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a wide range of commercial agreements (including supplier, customer, and partnership contracts)
* Advising the business on data protection and privacy matters, including compliance with applicable regulations and internal policies
* Acting as a trusted legal advisor to key stakeholders, providing clear, commercially focused guidance
* Developing and maintaining contract templates and playbooks for use across the group
* Supporting on legal aspects of new products, initiatives, and strategic projects
* Assisting the Senior Legal Counsel with internal investigations, identifying trends, risks, and appropriate mitigations
* Liaising with and managing external counsel where required
* Supporting on broader legal, compliance, and risk management matters
* Supervising and mentoring junior members of the legal team (trainees and paralegals)
Ideal candidate:
* 4+ years’ PQE with strong commercial contracts experience (in-house or private practice)
* Experience advising on data protection and privacy matters (e.g. GDPR)
* Comfortable operating as a generalist and taking ownership of matters end-to-end
* Strong stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to work directly with senior business stakeholders
* Highly organised, with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
* A collaborative team player with a proactive, solutions-focused approach and the confidence to operate with a degree of autonomy
What’s on offer:
* Competitive base salary
* The opportunity to work for a leading global media business at the forefront of its industry
* A genuinely varied and commercially focused role with scope for increased responsibility
If you’re interested in finding out more, whether you’re making your first move in-house or looking to broaden your existing in-house experience, please get in touch.