Senior Counsel, IP

Condé Nast is a global media company producing the highest quality content with a footprint of more than 1 billion consumers in 32 territories through print digital video and social platforms. The companys portfolio includes many of the worlds most respected and influential media properties including Vogue Vanity Fair Glamour Self GQ The New Yorker Condé Nast Traveler/Traveller Allure AD Bon Appétit and Wired among others.Job DescriptionLocation:London GBCondé Nast is a global media company home to iconic brands including Vogue GQ Glamour CN Traveller Vanity Fair Wired The World of Interiors House & Garden and Tatler among many others.We are headquartered in New York and London and operate in 32 markets worldwide with a footprint of more than 1 billion consumers across print digital video and social platforms.Condé Nast thrives on collaboration and our teams come together in the office four days a week (Monday - Thursday).We value diversity of background views and cultures. We celebrate people for their personal qualities skills and contributions recognising the power our brands have to influence and shape culture. The Role Reporting to the VP Content & Litigation this position sits within Condé Nasts Content Legal team which is part of the wider Business and Legal Affairs (BALA) team providing expert legal advice to editorial teams and the business on a wide range of IP and content legal issues globally. About Condé Nasts Business and Legal Affairs teamThe Business and Legal Affairs team is led by the General Counsel based in our New York HQ and is comprised of colleagues in London New York China France Italy Germany Spain Mexico India Japan the UAE and Taiwan. We are also supported by a network of outside counsel and work closely with colleagues in Advance Legal who provide legal counsel to Condé Nast and our parent company Advance Publications.What will you be doing Media Law Advice and Pre-Publication ReviewAdvise our global content teams on matters relating to content in our markets around the world with a focus on the UK.Assess and advise on legal risks relating to our content including defamation right to privacy publicity and image rights copyright trademarks and AI.Developing appropriate pre-publication review processes engaging with editorial stakeholders content operations and outside counsel.Build strong partnerships with other relevant legal colleagues across our team and the wider Advance group.Lead the creation of materials for and delivery of frequent training sessions for editorial teams on defamation privacy copyright and trademarks.Dispute ResolutionManage the defence and resolution of media law and IP disputes and litigation.Respond to legal threats relating to our content.Respond to third-party requests for information and subpoenas.Support on broader disputes and litigation matters from time to time.IP Enforcement and Brand ProtectionOversee the management of our trademark portfolio and brand protection strategy by a junior lawyer and outside counsel.Support trademark enforcement globally.Support copyright enforcement globally but with a focus on the UK including occasionally drafting cease and desist correspondence.Work with our shareholder Advance Publications on a global strategy that aligns with CNs business objectives.People managementManage two direct reports who are legal counsel.Provide mentoring and legal educational opportunities to direct reports.GeneralWork independently with minimum supervision.Work with a broad range of departments (Editorial Business Affairs Events Content Operations HR Sales/Advertising Licensing Product Technology Business Development and our shareholder Advance) on content branding and business matters.Manage cross-border projects with ease involving stakeholders third parties and legal experts from different markets to deliver cohesive and centralised legal support.Work with colleagues to propose and develop legal solutions processes policies and models for new and emerging content types.Develop and maintain an awareness of media and IP regulatory matters particularly in the UK and EU and use this to advise the business on possible trends that could affect future strategy.Support the development of a best practice approach to IP and Media law so as to ensure efficient and cost effective legal service delivery.Work with BALA colleagues to develop a best practice approach to IP and media law matters across the BALA community working flexibly and collaboratively on issues and areas where individual remits intersect and overlap;Engage with outside counsel where appropriate and necessary with a cost effective approach to managing outside legal spend.Proactively network within the IP & Media law community.About you: Legally qualified in the UK.8 PQE of relevant experience. Flexible for the right candidate.Specialist experience in media and IP law issues preferably both in house and at a law firm. Significant experience handling defamation right to privacy copyright and trademark issues pre-publication and post-publication responding to legal demands and handling active disputes and litigation.Excellent and concise written/verbal communication analytical interpersonal organisational problem-solving and time management skills.Demonstrated leadership and project management skills including a track record of taking ownership of projects and seeing them through to completion with enthusiasm and determination.Demonstrated ability to anticipate needs take initiative without explicit direction and work independently seeking guidance when necessary.Fluent English speaker.Ability to present legal advice in a pragmatic problem solving and commercially sensitive fashion.Positive can do attitude and willingness to work flexibly given the nature of supporting editorial brands that may require some out of hours work.Experience managing direct reports is preferred but not required.Does this sound like youPlease upload your CV and cover letter/portfolio which highlights why youd love to take on this role and why youre a great match for what were looking for.We value the time and effort behind every application. All submissions are reviewed by a member of our talent team - we dont use AI-assisted technology to review applications.What benefits do we offer25 days holiday (plus bank holidays) and extra days of annual leave if you move house or want to volunteer.Youll have access to a competitive pension scheme Bupa Private Healthcare Season ticket loans and eye tests.We offer a range of tools to support your wellbeing including core hours 10 remote days (from home or a country with a Condé Nast office location) access to our Employee Assistance Programme corporate gym membership and cycle to work scheme.Were a dog friendly office plus youll enjoy discounts and magazine subscriptions keeping you up to date with all things Condé Nast.We encourage personal and professional growth through the Condé Nast Learning Hub where youll find an extensive portfolio of learning courses and training available in local languages.Our Employee Resource Groups provide a platform for employees to identify shared objectives exchange ideas and work on community priorities for our global workforce.What happens nextIf you are interested in this opportunity please apply below and we will review your application as soon as possible. You can update your resume or upload a cover letter at any time by accessing your candidate profile.Condé Nast is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability veteran status age familial status and other legally protected characteristics. Required Experience:Senior IC Key Skills Income Tax,General Maintenance,Content Writing,Flash,Application Programming Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1