Job Description

We are an award-winning multidisciplinary law firm with an exceptional track record offering a wide range of specialist legal services to our clients, from medium-sized businesses and NGOs to public figures and private individuals. Ranked as a top-tier firm by the legal directories, some of the most brilliant lawyers in the country work at Bindmans.



Bindmans' Media and Information Law practice is looking for an experienced, motivated and driven individual to join the highly regarded team.





The ideal candidate should have expertise in libel, privacy, copyright, data protection and freedom of expression issues, and be someone who will support the growth of the department and the firm.



We welcome applications from those who wish to work flexibly or part time.



SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS



You will be able to demonstrate:


Substantial experience of media litigation Experience in a wide range of media-related issues including libel, privacy, data protection and copyright; Knowledge of and experience in electoral law and political regulatory work Where possible, a following of clients, potential clients or referrers with whom you have developed a strong professional relationship; The ability to work within and contribute to a dynamic and high performing team; Strong negotiation and written and oral communication skills Experience of supervising other fee earners Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage a busy case load; Strong IT knowledge and commercial awareness Strong Business Development skills EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES AND DIVERSITY


Bindmans LLP is an equal opportunities employer, committed to increasing diversity in our firm and our wider profession. Applications from candidates who are BME, have a disability or who are from a less privileged background are particularly encouraged.



HOW TO APPLY



Please view the role's job description and person specification in the downloadable files.



If you are interested in applying please complete the recruitment pack. Completed recruitment packs should be emailed to recruitment@bindmans.com, quoting the vacancy reference number.



Job Details


CLOSING DATE



No closing Date


START DATE



As soon as possible


SALARY



Dependent on PQE



CONTRACT TYPE



Permanent


VACANCY REFERENCE NUMBER



MediaSol-09/2025