Head of Legal Affairs and Compliance

4 weeks ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom Immediate Media Co Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Head of Legal Affairs to join our dynamic and fast-paced legal team at Immediate Media Co. This is an exciting opportunity for a technology-focused lawyer to lead our legal work on technology, digital media, and general commercial matters.

As a key member of our legal team, you will work closely with internal senior executives and business stakeholders to realise the company's strategic goals while fostering our culture and values. You will be responsible for advising on technology procurement, digital media, and commercial contracts, as well as providing supervision and line management for our Data Governance Officer.

This role would suit a lawyer with a commercial mindset, excellent interpersonal skills, and prior line-management experience. You will have a deep understanding of technology and digital media law, as well as experience with e-commerce, privacy, and data protection matters.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Advising on technology procurement, including software, SaaS, cloud-based systems, and outsourcing partners.
  • Leading on digital media and eCommerce matters, including ad tech, payment portals, app development, and regulatory compliance.
  • Reviewing, drafting, and negotiating complex commercial contracts and partnerships.
  • Providing supervision and line management for our Data Governance Officer.
  • Ensuring compliance with company processes and policies, as well as monitoring and advising on changes in laws, rules, and regulations affecting the company.

Requirements:

  • Commercial mindset and a pragmatic, solution-led approach.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and prior line-management experience.
  • Qualified to practise law in England and Wales or another common-law jurisdiction.
  • Minimum of 7 years of post-qualification experience.
  • Expertise in technology and digital media law, as well as experience with e-commerce, privacy, and data protection matters.

Benefits:

  • A relaxed working environment with regular socials and supportive well-being initiatives.
  • 25 days holiday plus a day for your birthday, plus flexible/hybrid working and early finish Fridays.
  • Competitive pension plans and Life Assurance, as well as a newly renovated modern office with lots of collaborative spaces.

About Immediate Media Co

We pride ourselves on our open, collaborative, and dynamic culture, which encourages our people to thrive and give their best while being supported, developed, and nurtured. As we care about our people, our environment, and the impact we make, we have an active Diversity and inclusion network, comprehensive well-being programmes, and clear sustainability strategies.

Our Values:

  • We care
  • We succeed together
  • We enjoy the ride
  • We are bold
  • We never settle
  • We get on with it

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

We are an equal opportunities employer and committed to supporting applications from those who are returning to work following a career break, maternity leave, or caring responsibilities. We'll never treat anyone less favourably because of their sex, gender reassignment, pregnancy and maternity, marital/civil partnerships, sexual orientation, race, nationality, ethnic origin, age, religion or belief, or disability.

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