Job Description

An exciting interim opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Legal Counsel to join the commercial legal function of a high-profile media and publishing organisation on a 12-month fixed-term contract.
In this role, you will advise on a wide range of legal matters at the intersection of media, advertising, and technology. Working in a fast-paced and innovative environment, you'll be part of a collaborative legal team supporting content, product, commercial, and technology stakeholders on complex, high-value projects.
Hybrid working, London
Immediate start date
Attractive salary dependant on experience
The role:

• Provide strategic legal advice on commercial, advertising, technology, and content-related matters.
• Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of contracts, including those relating to AdTech, IP licensing, media partnerships, influencers, and marketing campaigns.
• Advise on consumer protection, data privacy, regulatory compliance, and advertising standards.
• Partner with business stakeholders to deliver commercially pragmatic legal guidance on new initiatives and risk.
• Contribute to policy and process development, ensuring legal best practice across the organisation.
• Supervise and mentor junior members of the legal team.
• Liaise with external counsel on contentious and specialist matters, including IP and media disputes.

Ideal Candidate:

• Qualified solicitor 6+ years' post-qualification experience.
• Strong commercial background with hands-on experience in the media, advertising, or technology sectors.
• In-depth knowledge of AdTech, contract law, content licensing, and data protection (including GDPR).
• A confident negotiator with excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Comfortable working under pressure in a high-volume, time-sensitive environment.
• Proven ability to provide clear, risk-balanced advice to senior leadership.
• Previous experience mentoring junior lawyers is desirable.

To register an interest, please send through your updated CV to
Please note our advertisements use PQE/salary levels purely as a guide. However we are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role.
At LAW Absolute we endeavour to respond to all applications within 48 hours. However due to the volume of applications we receive we may not be able to respond to every candidate individually.
If you have not heard from us within a 48 hour timeframe your application has not been successful and your details have not been retained. LAW Absolute acts as an employment business for temporary recruitment and as an employment agency for fixed term contract and permanent recruitment.
Company
LAW Absolute is an independent, niche legal recruitment consultancy with a strong infrastructure and an impressive level of expertise. We offer pragmatic and tailored solutions and work without any of the restrictions which can be imposed by major holding companies.
Teamwork is paramount. Every individual and organisation with whom we work benefits from the combined knowledge, hard work and energy of our experienced consultants.
The level of experience and expertise offered by our team of consultants is exceptional and our aim is to provide all candidates and clients with a truly consultative, efficient and results oriented service.
Our culture is one of transparency, integrity and honesty. We are proud to offer an utterly trustworthy, reliable and diligent service.
Company info Website Telephone 0207 092 8000 Location 4th Floor Queens House
55-56 Lincoln's Inn Fields
London
London
WC2A 3LJ
United Kingdom
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