Senior Legal Counsel

2 days ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom SkyShowtime Full time
Senior Legal Counsel (Marketing)

Department: Business & Legal Affairs

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: London


Description SkyShowtime is Europe's latest streaming service and we're looking for a talented Senior Legal Counsel (Marketing) join our team based in London.

As Senior Legal Counsel you will support SkyShowtime's SVOD streaming D2C and B2B2C marketing activities across 20+ European markets. The role offers a unique opportunity to work closely with various stakeholders within the company and contribute to the growth and success of SkyShowtime.   As a member of the Business & Legal Affairs team you should lead by example and add value by providing first class legal advice driving the business forward whilst mitigating any associated risk.  

Job band: L4

Key Responsibilities
  • Advise on IP matters relating to campaign assets (including localisation and clearance).  
  • Provide legal guidance and support on the planning, development and execution of multi-territory marketing campaigns and promotions.
  • Draft and negotiate commercial agreements with a wide range of service providers e.g. media buying/creative agencies, consultancy services, events, influencers, sponsorships.
  • Draft customer facing T&Cs for promo campaigns, offers, competitions etc.
  • Support the business in understanding and complying with European legal requirements and regulatory standards applicable to marketing, advertising and promotion across all SkyShowtime markets.
  • Develop internal policies, processes and guidance relating to marketing compliance and best practice.
  • Develop templates and provide internal training to all stakeholders.
  • Keep abreast of legal developments and trends in the industry across the relevant markets and advise the business on emerging legal issues and topics. 
  • Build, manage and maintain effective relationships with all key internal and external stakeholders.

What You'll Bring:
  • Ideally 5+ years PQE (UK-qualified lawyer or common law equivalent) in media, technology or other related industry. 
  • IP, consumer protection, advertising standards and data protection experience and knowledge.
  • Experience advising on D2C and B2B2C engagement (e.g. campaign promotions, offers, competitions, prize draws, giveaways).
  • Experience working with teams across multiple territories/jurisdictions. 
  • Ability to respond quickly and pragmatically to situations with creative, effective, and solid solutions.
  • Flexible and open-minded approach to work, adapting to needs of teams to support a growing and developing business and Business & Legal Affairs team e.g. upskilling, learning new skills/areas. 
  • Excellent inter-personal skills, positive outlook and ability to build trust/rapport at all levels to work collaboratively within the Business & Legal Affairs team and the wider business.
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to present complex legal concepts in an easy and digestible manner.
  • Ability to identify, assess and communicate risks and proposing risk mitigation solutions.
  • Build and maintain a positive and inclusive culture respecting and valuing diversity and international differences.
  • Significant drive, resilience, and energy to build, grow, and deliver results.
  • Must be fluent in English with excellent oral and writing skills. Additional European language capabilities are a plus.

Where You'll Work
  • We operate a hybrid working model, with the team office based 2-3 days per week (Wednesdays as the team anchor day). 
  • Your primary base will be in Osterley, on the Sky campus, a 10-minute walk from Syon Lane train station. Free shuttle buses are available, running to and from Osterley, Chiswick Park, Gunnersbury, Acton Town and Ealing Broadway tube stations. On-site parking, bike shelters and showers/changing facilities are also available.  
  • You can benefit from all the on-site facilities at the Sky campus including subsidised restaurants, Waitrose, Gym, Cinema, Car wash, Hair & Beauty salon.  

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