Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Director to lead legal support for all commercial aspects of the business in the EMEA region, with occasional support for other territories. This senior role requires a seasoned lawyer to manage complex contracts, provide strategic legal advice, and drive key commercial initiatives.

Covering a 12 month maternity cover you will be responsible for the following:

• Draft and negotiate bespoke agreements related to distribution, advertising, and commercial partnerships.

• Provide legal and strategic advice to internal teams on contractual rights and remedies.

• Offer ongoing business and legal counsel to support local teams.

• Supervise junior legal team members and liaise with specialists in the Legal team.

• Work closely with streaming and partnership teams to launch services and drive retail/wholesale deals.

• Support strategic initiatives, including joint ventures and partnerships.

• Oversee litigation and enforcement, managing external counsel as needed.

• Manage key regional and international deals and attend meetings abroad when required.

Qualifications & Skills:

• UK-qualified lawyer (or equivalent) with extensive senior-level experience.

• Strong negotiation skills and ability to handle complex commercial relationships.

• Proactive, flexible approach, with willingness to support deals beyond normal working hours.

• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.

• Well-organised, with a keen attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities.

• Strategic, commercially aware, and able to deliver practical legal solutions.

Behavioural Competencies:

• Calm under pressure, clear-thinking, and proactive.

• Flexible and commercially pragmatic.

• Strong team player with an inclusive, hands-on approach.

• Confident, sociable, and culturally aware in client interactions.

If you are a highly motivated, strategic thinker with extensive legal expertise, apply today.