Key responsibilities

• Preparation and negotiation of NDAs.
• Assist with the drafting and negotiation of retainer contracts, data agreements and commercial participator agreements.
• Reviewing competitions, offer and subscriber terms and conditions.
• Prepare responses to ASA complaints.
• Provide specific support to the Senior IP Legal Counsel with copyright infringement matters, trademark and domain name applications, oppositions and management. Assist the IP Counsel with content and sponsorship agreements.
• Assist with the preparation and management of legal documents relating to litigation and dispute resolution under the supervision of a commercial lawyer
• Provide support to the commercial lawyers in drafting and proofreading legal contractual documentation (using appropriate precedents and document templates).
• Undertake in-depth and detailed legal research on various issues/projects.
• Assist the business on routine ad-hoc contractual questions under the supervision of a commercial lawyer.
• Establish and maintain good working relationships with both internal clients and external clients, e.g. consultants, external counsel and other advisors engaged by the company.
• Assist with the management of a minor dispute or routine legal transaction under close supervision.
• Provide legal and administrative support on ad hoc projects

Technical Skills

• Legal Practice Course combined with Law degree or Graduate Diploma in Law
• Some relevant legal experience (e.g. vacation scheme, internship, paralegal experience)
• Some knowledge and experience of the law in areas such as contract, intellectual property, media and competition law.
• Good drafting skills.
• Proven ability effectively to research and analyse complex legal and commercial issues using all relevant information sources
• Computer literate and highly proficient in MS applications, i.e. Word, Excel and PowerPoint; can also use Google mail.
• Demonstrable interest in business and the media industry.

Personal Skills/Attributes

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to interact positively at all levels within the Company and a good team player.
• Able to demonstrate excellent client/customer facing skills.
• Dynamic and able to work in a fast paced and demanding environment.
• Excellent problem diagnosis and analytical skills; with an ability to resolve issues effectively.
• Possesses an awareness of the importance of confidential information and how to deal with it.
• Able to exercise tact and diplomacy in an organisational setting.
• Can clearly explain and present problems and issues to others and contribute to their resolution.
• Able to remain calm while under pressure – particularly when dealing with difficult situations.
• Methodical approach to work, with a strong focus on accuracy and quality.
• Has a 'can do' approach and works to exceed expectations.
• Able to work under pressure to tight project deadlines and can adapt to differing demands; prioritises tasks, where appropriate.
• Able to identify issues that require escalation and to communicate those issues in an effective and timely manner to other members of the Commercial Legal Affairs team.
• Can demonstrate confidence and resilience to overcome obstacles to deliver what is required
• Can demonstrate initiative and the ability to be proactive, while also being able to follow instructions, with supervision, and provide support to the Commercial Legal Affairs team and the Senior IP Counsel
• Can carry out all responsibilities in a way which supports the business’s values and promotes its equal opportunities and diversity principles.
• Complies with the Company's policies and any other legal obligations; effectively manages risks to the business where those risks relate to this role
• Able to be an ambassador for the company and the Legal Department, being professional in outlook, attitude and appearance.