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Legal Counsel
**Associate/Senior Associate Solicitor – Legal Affairs
About DC Thomson
DC Thomson is a leading privately owned UK media organisation based in Dundee, rooted in 19th-century traditions while evolving into a modern, multi-media business. Our iconic brands—including The Beano, The Press & Journal, The Courier, Stylist, Findmypast, and bunkered—shape audiences across the UK through publishing, digital media, TV, radio, events, genealogy, energy, retail, and technology.
Our mission? To positively impact communities by delivering meaningful content, products, and experiences through investment in technology, data, and talent.
About the Role
You’ll join a small, collaborative, and highly impactful legal team operating under a partnering model, offering autonomy, ownership, and broad engagement across legal, governance, and risk functions.
As the primary legal partner to key business areas—puzzles & energy communities, subscription services, and product/technology teams—you will:
- Provide pr-driven legal advice supporting business objectives while overseeing risk management and governance.
- Draft and negotiate contracts, advise on legal/regulatory compliance, and develop policies/processes.
- Engage with external counsel when needed.
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The role is based in Dundee with a flexible hybrid model (1–2 days/week office-based).
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver commercially focused legal advice with a pr-sensitive, solutions-oriented approach.
- Handle contract negotiations (supply agreements, consumer contracts, tech digital products).
- Manage legal and governance risks across diverse business functions.
- Collaborate with external counsel as required.
- Support policy & process development while ensuring compliance.
Requirements & Qualifications
- UK qualified solicitor (c.³+ years’ PQE), ideally from private practice or in-house (flexible for relevant alternative experience).
- Strong commercial legal expertise in:
- drafting/negotiating supply/consensus contracts (goods, services, digital platforms).
- IP law, data protection/compliance (GDPR, etc.).
- Awareness of AI/data governance considerations within business contexts.
- Commercial acumen with a prament-effective leadership style.
- Exceptional relationship-building & negotiation skills across all business levels.
- Resilience in fast-paced environments with flexible prioritisation.
- Experience with AI tools for legal delivery (advantageous but open to other expertise).
- Exposure to media/TMT sectors (helpful but not required).
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Core Skills
- Relationship management
- Business/commercial risk management
- Contract management
- Information assurance & integrity
- Business process improvement
About You
The ideal candidate embodies autonomy, initiative, collaboration, and influence—able to align legal strategy with business goals while ensuring robust risk oversight. Hands-on, results-driven, and equipped to drive change in a dynamic media/tech landscape.
How to Apply
Submit a CV and cover letter via our [online application process](insert link). Applications close 12 PM on 15th July.
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