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Head of Legal Affairs

2 months ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom Immediate Media Co Full time

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Head of Legal Affairs to join our team at Immediate Media Co. As a key member of our legal department, you will play a critical role in providing strategic legal advice and guidance to support the company's business objectives.

About the Role

The successful candidate will have a strong background in technology, digital media, and commercial law, with a proven track record of providing expert legal advice and guidance to senior stakeholders. You will be responsible for leading our legal work on technology, digital media, and general commercial matters, and will work closely with our General Counsel and other senior executives to develop and implement legal strategies that support the company's business goals.

Key Responsibilities

  • Technology: advising on the procurement of all technology systems required to support the business, including software, SaaS, cloud-based systems, databases, email service providers, ad serving technology, networks, telecoms, disaster recovery systems, HR and finance systems.
  • Digital Media and eCommerce: being the primary legal contact for all digital matters, including ecommerce, ad tech, payment portals, app development and support agreements, digital distribution, podcast distribution, regulatory compliance, and developing and maintaining contractual relationships with key partners and service providers.
  • Commercial Contracts: reviewing, drafting, negotiation, and delivery of complex and strategic commercial contracts and partnerships, including contracts for services, brand and other intellectual property licences, affiliates, influencers/brand ambassadors, agency arrangements, and partnerships.
  • Data Protection and Information Security: being the primary legal contact for all strategic data protection matters and providing supervision and line management for our Data Governance Officer who manages ICO registration, compliance, and infosec due diligence.
  • Team: management and supervision responsibilities, maintenance of precedents, and owning the training programme for the legal team and the wider business.
  • Compliance: ensuring compliance with company processes and policies, monitoring and advising on changes in laws, rules, and regulations affecting the company.
  • Marketing and Advertising: advising the business on all aspects of marketing and advertising law, including ad approval, competitions, reader offers, and other promotions and branded solutions.
  • M&A: providing support to all digital-focused M&A activity, playing a key role during legal due diligence, and advising on tech due diligence, drafting, and negotiating supplementary commercial documents such as TSAs and ongoing licences.

Requirements

  • Commercial mindset and a pragmatic, solution-led approach.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills.
  • 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.
  • Experience with e-commerce, privacy, and data protection matters.
  • Excellent verbal, written, analytical, and persuasive skills and the ability to interact effectively with all levels of employees, management, and leadership.
  • Effective time-management and prioritisation skills to manage multiple projects with shifting priorities with attention to detail.
  • Resourceful, inquisitive, and self-motivated approach, with an eagerness to learn new skills and gain a deep understanding of Immediate Media Co's business.

Benefits

  • A relaxed working environment with regular socials, including a summer festival.
  • Immediate Community webinars, well-being initiatives, and Mental Health First aiders.
  • 25 days holiday plus a day for your birthday, with our offices closed between Christmas and New Year's.
  • Tailored training and development through our Love Learning platform.
  • A progressive and transparent culture with clear career progression.
  • Flexible/hybrid working plus early finish Fridays.
  • Cycle to work scheme.
  • Enhanced Family Policies, including paternity, adoption, and surrogacy leave, as well as a pregnancy loss, fertility, and carers policy.
  • Competitive pension plans and Life Assurance.
  • A newly renovated modern office with lots of collaborative spaces.

About Us

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

Immediate Media Co is an equal opportunities employer. 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. We're also committed to supporting applications from those who are returning to work following a career break, maternity leave, or caring responsibilities.