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Join to apply for the Senior Legal Counsel- Sky News role at TieTalent5 days ago Be among the first 25 applicantsJoin to apply for the Senior Legal Counsel- Sky News role at TieTalentGet AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.AboutWant to do the best work of your life? With 24 million customers in 7 countries, make your mark at Europe's leading media and entertainment brand. A workplace where you can proudly be yourself; our people make Sky a truly exciting and inclusive place to work.AboutWant to do the best work of your life? With 24 million customers in 7 countries, make your mark at Europe's leading media and entertainment brand. A workplace where you can proudly be yourself; our people make Sky a truly exciting and inclusive place to work.This is a great opportunity for an experienced editorial content and commercial lawyer as a Senior Legal Counsel within Sky's in house Sky News and Editorial Legal team.We seek a motivated, collaborative and commercially minded lawyer who can support across the full breadth of Sky News and the wider content business. Working as part of a dedicated team to provide legal and Ofcom compliance advice in respect of Sky News and Sky's wholly owned channels and associated platforms as well as wider commercial legal support.What You'll DoReviewing and Advising on legal and Ofcom code issues at all stages of production and post broadcast;Finding proactive solutions to legal and regulatory issues and supporting the business in managing risk. This will require a creative mind-set and the confidence to advise senior stakeholders on a wide-range of legal issues.Assisting with matters which have escalated to an Ofcom request for information or investigation and responding to those with the input of business/legal stakeholders;Providing commercial support to the Sky News 2030 plan including drafting and commercial focussed advice.Instructing outside law firms/counsel where necessary and managing their delivery and budgetContributing to team training, knowhow and continuous improvement initiatives;Supporting more junior lawyers/compliance colleagues if requiredWhat You'll Bring:Proven post-qualification experience (PQE) as a qualified Solicitor or Barrister.Demonstrated expertise in media law, including defamation, privacy, contempt, and general advisory work,Strong experience in content clearance across various media formats,Understanding of Ofcom regulations and handling viewer complaints,Familiarity with copyright law and general rights issue s,A creative and pragmatic approach to legal problem-solving,Solid background in commercial drafting, including contracts and licensing agreements would be desirable,Broader commercial legal experience, including regulatory and compliance matters would be desirable.Team Overview:LegalAs a team, we pursue the highest standards and demonstrate commitment, integrity and judgement. We exist to add real value by sustainably providing the highest quality business-focussed legal expertise that keeps Sky competitive. Through our work we help to bring better content and innovation to all of our customers, better connecting them to more of what they love. Our vision is to create the Legal team of the future, together - operating at the heart of Sky, famous for adding value.The Rewards: There's a reason people can't stop talking about ! Our great range of rewards really are something special, here are just a few:Sky Q, for the TV you love all in one placeA generous pension packagePrivate healthcareDiscounted mobile and broadbandAccess a wide range of best-in-class Sky VIP rewards and experiencesHow You'll Work:We know the world has changed, and we want to offer our employees the chance to collaborate at our outstanding office spaces, whilst enjoying the convenience of working from home. We've adopted a hybrid working approach to give more flexibility on where and how we work. You'll find out more about what this means for this role during the recruitment process.Your Office BaseOsterleyOur Osterley Campus is a 10-minute walk from Syon Lane train station. Or you can hop on one of our free shuttle buses that run to and from Osterley, Gunnersbury, Ealing Broadway and South Ealing tube stations. There's also plenty of bike shelters and showers.On campus, you'll find 13 subsidised restaurants, cafes, and a Waitrose. You can keep in shape at our subsidised gym, catch the latest shows and movies at our cinema, get your car washed and even get pampered at our beauty salon.InclusionAt Sky we don't just look at your CV. We're more passionate about who you are and your potential. We also know that everyone has a life outside work, so we're happy to discuss flexible working. We are a Disability Confident Accredited Employer, and welcome and encourage applications from all candidates. We will look to ensure a fair and consistent experience for all, and will make reasonable adjustments to support you where appropriate. Please flag any adjustments you need to your recruiter as early as you can.Why wait?Apply now to build an amazing career and be part of a brilliant team. We can't wait to hear from you. To find out more about working with us, search on social media. Just so you know: if your application is successful, we'll ask you to complete a criminal record check. And depending on the role you have applied for and the nature of any convictions you may have, we might have to withdraw the offer.London, England, United KingdomWork experienceLegalLanguagesEnglishSeniority levelSeniority levelMid-Senior levelEmployment typeEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionJob functionLegalIndustriesTechnology, Information and InternetReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at TieTalent by 2xSign in to set job alerts for “Senior Legal Counsel” roles.London, England, United Kingdom 4 months agoLondon, England, United Kingdom 12 hours agoLondon, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks agoHead of Legal - Cambridge Growth Programme (C1723N)London, England, United Kingdom 1 week agoGreater London, England, United Kingdom 1 week agoLondon, England, United Kingdom 3 weeks agoLondon, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks agoLondon, England, United Kingdom 1 week agoLondon, England, United Kingdom 1 month agoHead of Legal - Equity and Joint Ventures (F2008N)London, England, United Kingdom 3 weeks agoLondon, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks agoLondon, England, United Kingdom 1 week agoGreater London, England, United Kingdom 1 week agoLondon, England, United Kingdom 1 day agoLondon, England, United Kingdom 19 hours agoSenior Director, Legal (Lead International Employment Law Counsel)Uxbridge, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks agoSt Albans, England, United Kingdom 3 weeks agoExecutive Director Legal - Global Regulatory LawLondon, England, United Kingdom 1 week agoPayments Senior Legal Counsel - Assistant Vice PresidentLondon, England, United Kingdom 1 week agoSenior Legal Counsel, Global Investment Management FirmLondon Area, United Kingdom £150,000.00-£180,000.00 1 month agoHead of Legal - Equity and Joint VenturesAssociate Director, Legal (International Employment Counsel)Uxbridge, England, United Kingdom 1 week agoAssociate Director, Legal (Specialist Function)London, England, United Kingdom 6 days agoLondon, England, United Kingdom 2 days agoLegal Director, Head of Regulatory AffairsGreater London, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks agoLondon, England, United Kingdom 1 week agoLondon, England, United Kingdom 1 week agoLondon, England, United Kingdom 2 hours agoWe’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. 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