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Aquent Greater London, England, United Kingdom Legal DirectorAquent Greater London, England, United Kingdom 1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicants Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. We are seeking an experienced and business-minded Legal Director to join a dynamic global media and entertainment organisation. This is a senior role providing strategic legal counsel and partnering closely with business leaders across multiple divisions, ensuring legal compliance while enabling creative and commercial growth. Key Responsibilities: Provide strategic legal advice to senior management on a broad range of matters, including content production, distribution, licensing, marketing, and corporate governance. Draft, review, and negotiate complex commercial contracts, including distribution agreements, licensing deals, talent contracts, and vendor arrangements. Advise on intellectual property matters, ensuring protection and enforcement of content rights globally. Support corporate, regulatory, and compliance initiatives, including data privacy, competition, and employment-related matters. Partner with cross-functional teams (business, finance, HR, and creative) to manage legal risks while enabling commercial opportunities. Oversee external counsel where required, ensuring efficient and cost-effective service delivery. Mentor and support junior members of the legal team, fostering a collaborative and high-performing culture. Skills & Experience Required: Qualified solicitor or equivalent with strong academic credentials. Deep understanding of intellectual property, licensing, and commercial agreements. Strong negotiation skills and the ability to manage complex, high-value contracts. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to partner effectively with both senior executives and creative teams. Demonstrated ability to balance legal risk with commercial objectives in a fast-paced environment. Experience managing or mentoring other legal professionals is desirable. Client Description: A global leader in media and entertainment, known for its diverse portfolio of world-class brands across film, television, and digital platforms. It operates in over 200 countries, making it one of the largest media companies worldwide. Aquent is dedicated to improving inclusivity & is proudly an equal opportunities employer. We encourage applications from under-represented groups & are committed to providing support to applicants with disabilities. We aim to provide reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, to those with a medical condition, disability or neurodivergence. 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