Overview
As Legal Counsel you will manage a cross-border commercial and technology contract portfolio for a fast-moving media tech business. You’ll draft, negotiate and lead complex agreements, support bids, and advise commercial teams on legal risk. The role sits in a lean legal team partnering with commercial, delivery, procurement and finance across Europe, the UK and the US. You will help navigate regulatory developments and coordinate external counsel when needed. This is a UK-based role with global impact and growth potential.
Responsibilities
- Draft, review and negotiate NDAs, MSAs, SOWs, SLAs, terms and conditions of sale and purchase, licensing, and vendor/staffing agreements
- Lead negotiations directly with clients, suppliers, partners and their external counsel across multiple jurisdictions
- Manage contract lifecycle from term sheet to execution with tracked changes
- Support private bid procedures, ensure legal compliance and manage risk
- Advise business areas on practical, commercially focused legal questions
- Identify and communicate commercial and legal risk; coordinate with external counsel for dispute resolution
- Prepare briefings for senior leadership on disputes or high-stakes negotiations
- Monitor regulatory developments (EU/UK employment law, AI Act) and inform the business
- Maintain contract records, support templates and playbooks to improve efficiency
- Coordinate external counsel across jurisdictions when local expertise is needed
Key requirements
- Qualified lawyer with 6+ years’ pqe, including significant in-house experience
- LPC/LLM/CLE/Bar admission or SRA-approved equivalent
- Strong track record negotiating complex commercial and technology contracts (MSAs, SOWs, licensing, SaaS, media/broadcast, supplier and customer agreements)
- Autonomous; able to judge risk without constant sign-off
- Experience coordinating or managing external counsel, including cross-border matters
- Excellent drafting and negotiation skills; ability to communicate legal risk clearly to non-legal stakeholders
- Familiarity with commercial contract practices and record-keeping
- English fluency; willingness to travel
- Commercial acumen
- Clear communication to non-legal stakeholders
- Proactive risk flagging and pragmatic problem-solving
- MSAs, SOWs, licensing agreements, SaaS contracts
- Media/broadcast and vendor/customer agreements
- GDPR and AI Act awareness as it applies to commercial/employment contexts
Legal Counsel employer: deltatre
Deltatre is an exceptional employer, renowned for its innovative approach to media technology and its commitment to employee growth. With a vibrant work culture that fosters collaboration and creativity, employees are empowered to take ownership of their projects while benefiting from extensive training and mentorship opportunities. Located in the UK, Deltatre offers a dynamic environment where technical leaders can thrive, making a significant impact on the future of OTT streaming and digital media.
