This opportunity sits within a busy Content Legal team and has arisen due to a period of organisational separation and transition planning. The successful candidate will provide additional legal support, enabling senior legal counsel to focus on strategic separation-related activities while ensuring ongoing legal and commercial matters continue to be effectively managed.
Senior Legal Counsel (Content & Media)
Interim Contract Opportunity
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced media or commercial lawyer to join a high-performing in-house legal team and independently support a broad range of content, media and broadcasting matters within a fast-paced commercial environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Supporting the Content Legal team with day-to-day legal and commercial matters across the business.
- Drafting, reviewing and negotiating content acquisition, production and distribution agreements.
- Advising stakeholders on media, broadcasting and content rights issues.
- Providing pragmatic, risk-based legal advice to commercial and operational teams.
- Managing legal matters independently and driving transactions through to completion.
Candidate Profile
We are seeking an experienced media or commercial lawyer who can quickly integrate into an in-house legal team and operate autonomously with minimal supervision.
The ideal candidate will have:
- Strong experience advising on media, broadcasting, content and commercial matters.
- A proven ability to draft, review and negotiate complex commercial agreements.
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
- Sound commercial judgement and a pragmatic approach to legal risk.
- Experience working in a fast-paced in-house or private practice environment.
Working Pattern
Full-time (5 days per week)
Hybrid working: 3 days per week in the office near heathrow
Contract Details
Start Date: End of November 2026
Duration: Until the end of June 2027
IR35 Status: Employed models only
Why Apply?
This assignment offers the opportunity to work closely with senior business stakeholders on a wide range of high-profile media and content matters while gaining valuable experience within a commercially focused in-house legal environment. It would suit a lawyer with strong media or commercial experience who enjoys working independently and partnering directly with the business.
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Content Counsel employer: LOD group
Join a leading global technology business that champions innovation and creativity, offering a dynamic work culture where your legal expertise will directly impact high-profile marketing initiatives across the EMEA region. With a hybrid working model based in Central London, you will enjoy a supportive environment that fosters professional growth and collaboration, while also benefiting from the opportunity to engage with diverse teams and projects. This role not only provides meaningful work but also allows for a balanced lifestyle, making it an excellent choice for experienced legal professionals seeking to make a difference.
