Kingsley Green Recruitment
Senior Legal Counsel
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Experienced Commercial Media & Intellectual Property Lawyer
Role: Senior Commercial Lawyer (Media, IP & Entertainment)
Qualifications & Experience
- Qualified solicitor with 6+ years’ post-qualification experience (PQE)
- Specialism: Media, content and commercial law in talent, intellectual property (IP), advertising, distribution, and technology
- Proven track record in Private Practice (PP) and in-house roles, supporting businesses across the sector
Key Responsibilities
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Lead legal negotiations and documentation for:
- Talent and creator agreements
- Partnerships with agencies and production entities
- Sponsorship, licensing, and rights arrangements
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Advise on critical commercial and legal matters, including:
- Intellectual property (IP) rights and licencing
- Sponsorship and advertising contracts
- Distribution agreements
- Regulatory compliance and consumer protection
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Support complex commercial transactions, such as:
- Supplier and technology contracts
- Marketing and consumer-facing agreements
- Due diligence and business strategy alignment
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Practical legal solutions to mitigate risk while aligning with business objectives
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Efficient legal process improvement through:
- Development of legal templates and workflows
- In-house legal technology integration (AI tools)
- Creation of compliance and guidance documents
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Strategic partnership with commercial, content, and operations teams
Required Skills & Attributes
✔ Strong drafting and negotiation skills – able to simplify complex legal terms for non-lawyers ✔ BusinessIntyre mindset – balances commercial pragmatism with legal risk management ✔ Independent problem-solver – thrives in fast-paced environments ✔ Stakeholder engagement – collaborates effectively across legal, business, and creative teams
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✔ Technical expertise in:
- Commercial contract law
- Media & entertainment IP
- Regulatory and consumer protection frameworks
- Legal tech solutions (AI for improved efficiency)
Entrant Reference
“A trusted legal advisor who acts as a strategic business partner—not just a lawyer.”
How to Apply
Interested candidates should email their CV to Sarah at sturnbull@kgglobal.co.uk, quoting the reference above.
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