• Act as KOKO’s day-to-day legal and business affairs contact, working closely with the CFO and senior leadership, with the opportunity to take ownership of a broad range of legal matters and provide practical, commercially focused advice.

Commercial, IP & Licensing

• Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of commercial and IP agreements, including but not limited to talent and rights, licensing, partnerships, sponsorships, content, property, and supplier agreements.
• Manage day-to-day intellectual property matters, including rights clearances, copyright, trademarks, and brand protection and support the development and protection of KOKO’s IP portfolio.
• Advise on premises licensing, entertainment licensing, and other regulatory requirements relevant to KOKO’s live entertainment and hospitality businesses.
• Work closely with commercial and operational teams to identify and manage legal and commercial risk, ensuring agreements and arrangements support KOKO’s wider business objectives.

Property & Real Estate

• Support KOKO’s property matters across the UK and internationally, including new sites, leases, renewals, and other premises-related projects.
• Review and negotiate property agreements, including commercial leases, licences, and related documentation.
• Advise on day-to-day property matters and liaise with operational teams on premises-related queries.
• Work with external property solicitors and surveyors on more complex transactions and negotiations, managing matters internally and ensuring appropriate advice is obtained.
• Maintain oversight of key property dates, obligations, and renewals across KOKO’s portfolio.

Business Affairs & Compliance

• Advise the C-Suite and department heads on legal and business affairs matters arising across the business, providing practical advice that supports commercial decision-making.
• Take responsibility for KOKO’s day-to-day data protection and GDPR compliance, acting as an internal champion for good data governance.
• Work with People & Culture on relevant legal and compliance matters, including policies, processes, and internal training.
• Oversee company secretarial matters, including board minutes, statutory filings, and Companies House compliance across the group.
• Maintain a clear view of legal and regulatory risk across the business, including the development and maintenance of an appropriate risk register.
• Provide practical legal training and updates to internal teams on relevant legal and regulatory developments.

Legal Operations & External Counsel

• Select, instruct, and manage external counsel, including specialist property and employment advisers, ensuring high-quality advice, effective project management, and value for money.
• Manage KOKO’s outsourced paralegal resource, briefing and overseeing support on contract drafting, administration, and other paralegal-level matters.
• Maintain and develop KOKO’s contracts database and rights tracker, ensuring key contractual obligations, renewal dates, and other deadlines are effectively managed.
• Liaise with insurance brokers on policy renewals and claims, coordinating with internal teams and external advisers as required.
• Support corporate transactions, due diligence, and new business development as KOKO continues to expand in the UK and internationally.
• Carry out any other duties reasonably required by the CFO from time to time.

About you

• A qualified solicitor or lawyer with around three years’ post-qualification experience, ideally including some in-house experience. We’re also open to candidates with strong relevant commercial experience gained in private practice or directly within industry.
• A commercially minded generalist who enjoys working across a varied legal remit and is confident managing matters with a high degree of autonomy.
• Strong drafting and negotiation skills, with solid experience across commercial contracts. Experience of, or an interest in, property and lease matters is advantageous.
• Experience in music, entertainment, hospitality, or venue licensing is a plus, particularly exposure to rights, licensing, or talent agreements.
• Confident working with senior stakeholders, with the judgement to identify when matters require escalation or specialist external advice.
• Highly organized, with the ability to manage a varied workload, coordinate external counsel, and oversee outsourced paralegal support.
• Strong commercial judgement and attention to detail, with a pragmatic approach to managing legal risk while enabling the business to move forward.
• A genuine interest in live music, culture, and entertainment, with an appreciation for KOKO’s brand and values, alongside a high level of discretion and confidentiality.

We are currently only able to consider candidates with the Right to Work in the UK