Senior Legal Counsel (Tech Services)

Senior Legal Counsel (Tech Services)

Full-Time 80000 - 100000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
TGI Sport

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead legal support for Tech Services and advise on commercial agreements.
  • Company: Dynamic tech company with a focus on innovation and collaboration.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working, and opportunities for professional growth.
  • Other info: Join a collaborative team and thrive in a dynamic, evolving landscape.
  • Why this job: Make a real impact in a fast-paced, international environment while shaping the future of technology.
  • Qualifications: Commercially astute lawyer with strong drafting and communication skills.

The predicted salary is between 80000 - 100000 £ per year.

The Opportunity: Are you a commercially minded lawyer who enjoys working close to the business and making a real impact? In this London based role, you will be the primary legal advisor to our Tech Services business across the UK, EMEA and Australia - supporting a fast-evolving environment across virtual advertising, LED sales and operations, media rights and acquisitions. You’ll take the lead on key global areas such as intellectual property, AI governance, data privacy and information security, while also supporting procurement, corporate and company secretarial work across the UK and EU. You'll enjoy partnering with cross-functional teams - from Commercial and Product to Operations and Engineering - and are comfortable balancing strategic input with hands-on delivery in a dynamic, international setting.

Your Mission:

  • Lead legal support for Tech Services
  • Act as the primary legal advisor across the UK, EMEA and Australia, supporting virtual advertising, LED operations and media rights activity.
  • Draft, review and negotiate a wide range of commercial and technology agreements, and advise on multi-jurisdictional legal and regulatory matters.
  • Partner across the business
  • Work closely with Commercial, Product, Operations and Engineering teams to support the development, commercialisation and protection of TGI Sport’s technology.
  • Balance legal risk with business delivery, enabling teams to move quickly while protecting the group’s interests.
  • Own IP and AI governance
  • Lead the management of the group’s IP portfolio (patents, trademarks, copyright) and act as global legal lead for AI governance.
  • Develop frameworks and provide guidance on AI-related legal and regulatory risks, including AI-generated content and workflows.
  • Lead privacy and data protection
  • Serve as a key advisor on privacy, data protection and information security, including GDPR compliance.
  • Support audits, DPIAs, policy development and incident response to strengthen compliance and resilience.
  • Support procurement, corporate and governance
  • Provide legal support on supplier contracts, procurement processes and corporate matters, including transactions, entity management and governance initiatives across the group.
  • Drive legal excellence
  • Deliver pragmatic, commercially sound advice while identifying and mitigating risk.
  • Improve legal processes, templates and policies, deliver training across key compliance areas, leverage legal tech, manage external counsel and support junior team members.

About You: You’re a commercially astute legal professional who thrives in a fast-paced, international business. You combine strong technical expertise with a practical, solutions-focused mindset, translating complex legal issues into clear, actionable advice. You build credibility quickly, work effectively across functions and jurisdictions and bring strong drafting, judgement and communication skills. Collaborative, proactive and detail-oriented, you’re comfortable balancing strategic thinking with hands-on delivery and supporting the business to move forward with confidence.

Senior Legal Counsel (Tech Services) employer: TGI Sport

As a Senior Legal Counsel at our London-based Tech Services division, you will thrive in a dynamic and collaborative work culture that values innovation and strategic thinking. We offer competitive benefits, opportunities for professional growth, and the chance to make a significant impact across multiple jurisdictions in a fast-evolving industry. Join us to be part of a forward-thinking team that prioritises legal excellence while supporting cutting-edge technology initiatives.

TGI Sport

Contact Details:

TGI Sport Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Senior Legal Counsel (Tech Services)

Commercial Awareness
Legal Advisory Skills
Intellectual Property Management
AI Governance
Data Privacy Compliance
Information Security Knowledge
Contract Drafting and Negotiation