• Ensure the delivery of high-quality, commercially focused legal and governance support across Audio's nine markets.
• Oversee Audio's legal operating model, external counsel strategy, legal technology and resource allocation to drive efficiency, consistency and value.
• Provide oversight of broadcast licensing, significant regulatory matters and major commercial or legal disputes impacting the Audio business.

Music Rights

• Lead Audio's music rights strategy, supporting negotiations, dispute resolution and stakeholder engagement to protect and enhance long-term value.
• Promote collaboration and knowledge sharing across markets to achieve consistent and commercially effective outcomes in music rights matters.

Government Affairs & Public Policy

• Partner with Government Affairs colleagues, industry bodies and regulators to influence policy developments and support Bauer Media Audio's strategic priorities.
• Ensure Audio is represented in key external forums and consultations, and help shape an operating environment that supports the long-term success of the business.

Compliance, Risk & Data Protection

• Drive a strong culture of integrity, accountability and compliance across Audio.
• Oversee the identification, assessment and management of legal, regulatory and compliance risks, ensuring appropriate controls, governance frameworks and reporting mechanisms are in place.
• Partner with Group Compliance, Internal Audit & Risk and Group Data Protection teams to ensure effective implementation of group standards, policies, training and regulatory requirements.

Sustainability

• Act as the key interface between Audio and Group Sustainability, ensuring effective delivery of sustainability priorities and regulatory reporting obligations.
• Advise Audio leadership on emerging sustainability requirements and support initiatives that strengthen business resilience and stakeholder trust.

Leadership & Collaboration

• Foster strong collaboration across Audio markets, JCTs, L&G, other Group functions and external partners.
• Lead, develop and inspire a high-performing team, promoting excellence, innovation and continuous improvement.
• Build alignment across diverse stakeholders to drive consistent execution and successful delivery of strategic objectives.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Personal skills:

• Strategic Thinking and Visionary: Ability to think long-term and develop strategic plans that align with BMG’s goals, anticipating future trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Analytical Mindset: Skill in analysing complex information and situations to make informed decisions that balance risk, compliance, and commercial interests.
• Integrity & Ethics: A strong personal commitment to ethical behavior and integrity, ensuring that all decisions and actions are aligned with BMG's values and legal requirements.
• Accountability: Willingness to take ownership of decisions and outcomes, being accountable for both successes and failures in the role.
• Resilience: Ability to remain calm, focused, and effective under pressure, particularly when dealing with high-stakes legal or regulatory challenges.
• Perseverance: Determination to push through challenges and setbacks, maintaining focus on long-term goals even when faced with difficulties.
• Decisiveness: Confidence in making tough decisions quickly, based on thorough analysis and sound judgment, while being mindful of the potential impact on the business.
• Judgment: Strong judgment in assessing risks and benefits, particularly when dealing with complex legal, regulatory, or strategic issues.
• Adaptability: Ability to adapt to changing circumstances, including shifts in regulatory environments, market dynamics, or company strategy.
• Openness to Change: Willingness to embrace new ideas, technologies, and ways of working to continuously improve and innovate in the role.
• Problem-Solving and Creativity: Ability to think creatively to solve complex problems, often requiring innovative solutions that balance legal, regulatory, and business needs.
• Resourcefulness: Skill in finding and utilising the necessary resources—whether information, tools, or people—to address challenges and achieve objectives.
• Continuous Learning and Curiosity: A strong desire to stay informed about the latest developments in law, compliance, risk management, and the broader business environment.

Social skills:

• Clarity and Transparency: Ability to communicate complex ideas, risks, and strategies in a clear, concise manner to a variety of audiences, including executives, legal teams, and business units.
• Active Listening: Skill in actively listening to stakeholders, understanding their concerns, and addressing them effectively to build strong, collaborative relationships.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Proficiency in working effectively across different departments and units, fostering a collaborative environment to align goals and drive unified action.
• Networking: Strong networking skills to build and maintain relationships with external partners, industry groups, and regulatory bodies, which are vital for influencing the regulatory agenda and managing partnerships.
• Emotional Intelligence (EQ): Ability to understand and empathise with the perspectives and needs of different stakeholders, including team members, business unit leaders, and external partners.
• Self-awareness: A high level of self-awareness to understand one's own emotions and how they impact others, which is essential for maintaining composure and making balanced decisions under pressure.
• Mediation: Skill in mediating conflicts and finding mutually beneficial solutions in situations where interests may be opposed, such as during legal negotiations or risk assessments.
• Problem-solving: Ability to approach conflicts and challenges with a problem-solving mindset, focusing on resolving issues constructively rather than escalating tensions.
• Expectation Management: Skill in setting realistic expectations with stakeholders and delivering on commitments, which is critical for maintaining credibility and trust.

Skills:

• Strategic Leadership: Ability to shape a clear vision, anticipate emerging opportunities and risks, and translate strategy into measurable business outcomes.
• Influence & Stakeholder Management: Proven ability to build alignment and influence senior leaders, regulators and other stakeholders across complex, matrixed organisations.
• Commercial Judgement: Strong commercial acumen with the ability to balance risk, opportunity and business objectives in decision-making.
• Prioritisation & Execution: Ability to manage multiple priorities, make sound decisions under pressure and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.
• Communication & Diplomacy: Exceptional communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to navigate complex or sensitive matters with credibility, tact and confidence.
• Collaboration: Strong team player who fosters effective partnerships across markets, functions and cultures to achieve shared objectives.
• Inclusive Leadership: Demonstrates respect for diverse perspectives and creates an environment where individuals feel valued, empowered and able to contribute their best work.
• People Leadership: Ability to inspire, develop and mentor high-performing teams, building capability and driving a culture of excellence, accountability and continuous improvement.
• Adaptability & Resilience: Comfortable operating in a changing regulatory and commercial landscape, responding effectively to ambiguity, complexity and change.

Work experience:

• Qualified Solicitor or Barrister (England & Wales), or equivalent qualification in a European jurisdiction, with 15+ years' post-qualification experience.
• Significant senior in-house legal and governance experience within a complex, multinational organisation, preferably in the media, entertainment