Legal Counsel (Media)

Complete Guide: Legal Counsel (Media) at Kingsley Green Recruitment

A leading global media giant is seeking a commercially focused Legal Counsel (Media) to join its highly regarded legal team based in London, United Kingdom. This recruitment drive is being managed by Kingsley Green Recruitment, a premier talent acquisition firm. This role offers an exceptional opportunity for a lawyer with strong contract drafting and negotiation experience to work closely with commercial stakeholders in a fast-paced, international environment.

Role Overview and Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will join a collaborative global legal team, gaining exposure to a broad range of international commercial matters while enjoying significant autonomy and responsibility. Key duties include:

• Contract Management: Drafting, negotiating, and advising on a diverse range of commercial contracts, including client agreements, technology licences, supplier contracts, data processing agreements (DPAs), non-disclosure agreements (NDAs), and talent/influencer agreements.
• Regulatory Advisory: Advising on intellectual property (IP), advertising regulation, data privacy, and emerging AI-related legal issues.
• Business Support: Supporting client pitches, contract negotiations, and strategic business initiatives.
• Compliance & Training: Delivering legal and compliance training to internal stakeholders and assisting with data privacy compliance, dispute management, and risk mitigation.
• Template Development: Developing and updating contract templates and legal guidance materials.
• Cross-Border Collaboration: Partnering with legal colleagues and business teams across multiple international jurisdictions.

Eligibility & Requirements

To be considered for this position, candidates must meet the following criteria:

• Professional Qualification: Must be a Qualified Solicitor (or equivalent) with a minimum of two (2) years Post-Qualification Experience (PQE).
• Practice Area: Strong background in commercial contracts, corporate law, or equivalent post-qualification experience.
• Specialized Knowledge: A working knowledge of intellectual property, advertising, privacy, and AI regulation is considered a massive advantage.
• Key Skills: Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Language Proficiency: Fluency in English is mandatory. Additional European language skills, particularly French or Italian, are highly advantageous.

Job Details & Application Process

• Position Level: Associate
• Employment Type: Part-time
• Location: London Area, United Kingdom
• Application Link: Interested candidates can apply directly through the official LinkedIn job posting.