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We are seeking an experienced and business-minded Legal Director to join a dynamic global media and entertainment organisation. This is a senior role providing strategic legal counsel and partnering closely with business leaders across multiple divisions, ensuring legal compliance while enabling creative and commercial growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic legal advice to senior management on a broad range of matters, including content production, distribution, licensing, marketing, and corporate governance.
• Draft, review, and negotiate complex commercial contracts, including distribution agreements, licensing deals, talent contracts, and vendor arrangements.
• Advise on intellectual property matters, ensuring protection and enforcement of content rights globally.
• Support corporate, regulatory, and compliance initiatives, including data privacy, competition, and employment-related matters.
• Partner with cross-functional teams (business, finance, HR, and creative) to manage legal risks while enabling commercial opportunities.
• Oversee external counsel where required, ensuring efficient and cost-effective service delivery.
• Mentor and support junior members of the legal team, fostering a collaborative and high-performing culture.
  
  

• Qualified solicitor or equivalent with strong academic credentials.
• Significant post-qualification experience in commercial/media/entertainment law.
• Deep understanding of intellectual property, licensing, and commercial agreements.
• Strong negotiation skills and the ability to manage complex, high-value contracts.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to partner effectively with both senior executives and creative teams.
• Demonstrated ability to balance legal risk with commercial objectives in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience managing or mentoring other legal professionals is desirable.
  
  

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Temporary

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Staffing and Recruiting

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