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Legal Counsel
Legal Counsel (BRS Golf & GolfNow)
About Versant
VERSANT (Nasdaq: VSNT) is an industry-changing media and entertainment business, home to trusted brands that shape culture, inform audiences, and build lasting connections. Operating across four core markets—political news and opinion, business news and personal finance, golf, and sports and genre entertainment—Versant serves its audiences through a powerful portfolio of iconic and innovative brands, including:
- CNBC
- MS NOW
- USA Network
- Golf Channel
- Oxygen
- E!
- SYFY
- USA Sports (sports division)
- Digital assets: Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow, and GolfPass
Job Description
Versant seeks a Legal Counsel to primarily support the BRS Golf and GolfNow businesses with exposure to broader Versant digital ventures, including Fandango. This role is based in Belfast, Northern Ireland (with hybrid working arrangements available) and reports to the Senior Counsel, Business & Legal Affairs.
Responsibilities
- Provide legal support to internal business clients on matters relating to Versant’s Digital Platforms and Ventures portfolio, including GolfNow, BRS Golf, Fandango, and related ventures—across international territories (beyond the US).
- Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts, including:
- Strategic partnerships
- Sponsorship agreements
- Vendor & supplier agreements
- Technology & software licensing agreements (MSAs, SaaS, etc.)
- Assess the legal implications of emerging technology products and services, with a focus on compliance (e.g., data protection, privacy, consumer protection, digital services, and platform regulations).
- Review and provide legal guidance on marketing and advertising activities, including promotions, competitions, sweepstakes, and website terms and conditions.
- Support business growth activities, including due diligence and research into cross-jurisdictional legal risks.
- Collaborate with wider internal legal/compliance teams (e.g., Cyber Risk, Data Protection, Corporate Secretarial, Litigation, Intellectual Property) to ensure consistent legal guidance.
- Manage external counsel to ensure timely, budget-compliant delivery.
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Requirements
Qualifications & Experience
Applicants must be a qualified solicitor with:
- Demonstrable experience in commercial law, including:
- Contracts negotiation
- Intellectual property (IP)
- Litigation support and risk assessment for business decisions
- Regulatory compliance knowledge, particularly in data protection and governance.
- Experience operating in a matrixed environment and collaborating across multiple functions.
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Additional Benefits
- Candidates with up to three years’ post-qualification experience are preferred.
- Advantageous experience includes:
- Work in global companies with international subsidiaries (especially in SaaS/tech)
- Payments/financial services compliance
- Competition/anti-trust law understanding
Key Details
- Location: Belfast, Northern Ireland (hybrid model available).
- Type: Corporate Legal (supporting digital ventures and global operations).
Diversity & Inclusion Notice
Versant Media upholds equal employment opportunities and adheres to fair practice policies. Accommodation for disabled candidates/disabled veterans during recruitment (e.g., interview accessibility) can be requested via [email protected].
Do not submit unsolicited agency referrals without a written Statement of Work (SoW) from Versant’s Talent Acquisition team. Supporting job applications from recruiting partners without this approval may result in candidate ownership claims by Versant.
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