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About the Role

The Legal Counsel will report into the Senior Legal Counsel and will support the Group Legal team on a broad range of commercial contracts, agreements and data protection issues. To be successful in this role you will be a qualified lawyer with solid general commercial law and data protection experience, and any media background will be beneficial. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in an innovative and fast-paced environment, to take responsibility of your own workload and to develop your career in a varied and interesting role.

Key Responsibilities

Review, draft, negotiate and advise on a broad range of commercial contracts: content licensing, content acquisition, contributor contracts, syndication and content distribution, releases, intellectual property licences, book agreements, consultancy agreements, data processing agreements, brand licensing, sponsorship agreements, events and exhibition contracts, traditional and digital advertising, e-commerce, technology, software development, software licensing, cloud-based services, competitions and promotions, agency agreements, white label agreements, online affiliate agreements, co-branded reader promotions, multi-media agreements, supply agreements, distribution contracts, production agreements
Advise internal stakeholders on day-to-day legal matters, including commercial contracts, intellectual property and technology.
Advise on data protection issues, both contractual and non-contractual; support of data protection documentation and work closely with the data team.
Advise on regulatory matters, including ASA/CAP Code, ICO. and work closely with the compliance and governance team.

Essential Skills

Minimum of 2 years of relevant in-house or law firm experience
Excellent drafting, with an emphasis on plain English drafting, negotiation and organisational skills
Extensive and in-depth knowledge of contract and general commercial law is required
Knowledge of data protection, GDPR and e-Privacy regulations etc
Knowledge of intellectual property, technology, privacy and internet, and consumer protection laws are strongly preferred
A workable understanding of the data processing, financial promotions laws and regulations
Good commercial acumen and knowledge of industry practices
Excellent interpersonal skills, good team player and good team leader
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with internal clients and external parties
Ability to manage a high volume of transactions and work to tight deadlines
Ability to work independently and yet recognise when senior input is required

Benefits

The nature of our industry means life at the Telegraph Media Group is fast-paced, demanding, and interesting. We also want it to be rewarding for everyone who works here by creating a suite of benefits that contribute to lifestyle choices and leisure activities. From dynamic working opportunities, medical cover, and parental leave (six months fully paid maternity leave and enhanced paternity/partner leave), to life assurance and season ticket loans, you can choose from a range of flexible benefits, designed to support your lifestyle and help you achieve a healthy work-life balance.

Training and development

With support from your manager and colleagues, you’ll also have access to a variety of training and development opportunities through The Academy. Covering a range of personal and professional skills, our courses enable you to develop an enjoyable and rewarding career.

Our commitment to inclusion

At Telegraph Media Group, we foster a diverse and inclusive workplace and we are committed to building a team that reflects a wide variety of skills, perspectives and backgrounds. We believe in equality of opportunity and welcome candidates from all backgrounds, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer as part of the government’s Disability Confident Scheme. If you are disabled or have a long-term health condition and would like support in applying for any of our roles or if you require any reasonable adjustments in the recruitment process with us, please make us aware.

To find out more about Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging at Telegraph Media Group, and for more information on our purpose, beliefs, and people values, please visit our website

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