Overview
Legal Counsel – Digital Media Jobs in London Area, United Kingdom at SSQ
Title: Legal Counsel – Digital Media
Company: SSQ
Location: London Area, United Kingdom
A high-growth, UK-headquartered digital media platform is seeking a commercial Legal Counsel to join its in-house legal team in London.
This is an excellent opportunity for a junior commercial lawyer to take their first (or second) in-house role and gain broad, hands-on experience in a fast-paced, international environment. Working closely with the Lead Commercial Counsel and cross-functional teams such as Brand, Finance, and Product, you’ll provide pragmatic, commercially driven legal advice across the business.
Key responsibilities:
Drafting and negotiating a broad range of commercial tech / digital contracts, supplier and sponsorship agreements
Supporting legal operations, including contract lifecycle management and compliance processes
Assisting with intragroup agreements and intellectual property matters, such as trademark portfolio management
Advising internal stakeholders to ensure legal input is aligned with business priorities
Helping to improve and maintain legal templates, processes, and playbooks
Candidate profile:
UK-qualified solicitor with roughly 1–3 years’ PQE, likely gained in a top-tier law firm
Strong experience drafting and negotiating commercial technology contracts OR exposure to media-related agreements (licensing, talent, sponsorship, etc.)
Excellent attention to detail, strong communication skills, and a pragmatic commercial approach
Organised, proactive, and comfortable juggling multiple workstreams
Team-oriented, with the ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively
Familiarity with legal tech tools (e.g. DocuSign, LinkSquares) is a plus
Why apply?
This is a chance to join a global digital platform recognised for its rapid growth and innovation. Operating in over 100 countries and supporting millions of users, the business offers a dynamic and collaborative work environment, with real opportunities to contribute meaningfully to the company’s continued success.
