Legal Counsel

Overview

Fantastic opportunity for a lawyer with commercial contracts experience to join this global media business on a permanent basis. In this role, working as part of a wider legal team, you will be responsible for drafting and negotiating complex technology and infrastructure contracts. The role ensures continuity of legal support to underpin revenue and provide high quality legal services that meet the company's operational needs and expectations.

The legal and business affairs team is the backbone to this business and made of a group of talented and motivated individuals who combine professional legal expertise and commercial acumen with deep understanding of media operations and technology infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Drafting and negotiating complex technology and infrastructure contracts
• Provide continuity of legal support to underpin revenue and enable high quality legal services for operational needs

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor with at least 1-2 years post-qualification experience, preferably gained in a top private practice law firm
• Excellent drafting and negotiation skills with demonstrable experience in commercial contract work
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with attention to detail and ability to work under pressure
• Experience in media, broadcasting, telecommunications, or technology sectors
• Experience with technology and infrastructure contracts, including satellite, playout and distribution agreements

About the job

Contract Type: Permanent

Specialism: Legal

Focus: Commercial Law

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Experience Level: Entry Level

Location: London

Salary: £65,000 - £75,000 per annum

Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates

Related information

Date posted: 8 October 2025

Consultant: Victoria Pomfret

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