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Senior Legal Counsel Jobs in Rush Green, UK at Sky
Location: Rush Green
As a Senior Legal Counsel within Sky UK’s Technology & Enterprise Services (TES) Legal team , you’ll act as a trusted legal adviser and strategic business partner to leaders across Sky’s Technology, Procurement and corporate functions. Technology sits at the heart of everything we do m the AI capabilities transforming how we work, and our customer experience, to the platforms that power our products, to the technology, data, cyber security and enterprise systems that enable millions of customer interactions every day, you’ll shape some of Sky’s most important strategic initiatives.
Working closely with stakeholders across Technology, Procurement, HR, Finance, Customer Operations, Data, Cyber Security, Marketing and other corporate functions, you’ll deliver high-quality business focussed legal advice and services on complex, high-value commercial transactions, technology sourcing, digital transformation programmes, AI initiatives and strategic supplier relationships. This role combines sophisticated commercial contracting with strategic legal advice, requiring sound judgment, strong commercial acumen and the ability to balance innovation and risk.
The Senior Legal Counsel is expected to be a role model for the Sky UK Legal Department. This role is based in the UK and will have the opportunity to work across and collaborate extensively with colleagues across Sky UK, Ireland, Italy as well as Comcast and NBCUniversal. What you’ll do Act as a trusted legal adviser and strategic business partner to senior stakeholders across Sky’s business areas, helping deliver Sky’s strategic priorities.
Lead the negotiation, drafting and execution of complex commercial, technology and supplier agreements with a high degree of autonomy. Provide clear, pragmatic and commercially focused legal advice that enables innovation whilst appropriately managing legal and regulatory risk. Support strategic technology initiatives including AI, digital transformation, cloud, SaaS, software licensing, outsourcing, cyber security, data and enterprise technology projects. Advise on a diverse range of commercial transactions across procurement, technology, marketing, HR, finance, customer operations and other enterprise functions.
Build trusted relationships with senior leaders by understanding their strategic objectives and delivering legal advice that is practical, proportionate and business focused. Lead multiple complex matters simultaneously, exercising sound judgement to prioritise effectively and manage competing stakeholder demands. Collaborate with colleagues across the wider Legal department and partner with legal teams across Sky Group, Comcast and NBCUniversal to deliver consistent, high-quality legal support.
Instruct and manage work undertaken by Sky Legal’s managed legal services provider and external counsel to deliver efficient, cost-effective legal support. Coach and develop colleagues within the Legal team, sharing knowledge, improving legal processes and contributing to the continued development of Sky Legal. Identify emerging legal and regulatory developments, particularly in technology and AI, and proactively advise the business on their potential impact What you’ll bring Essential criteria:
Qualified lawyer in a UK jurisdiction (or equivalent common law jurisdiction). Proven commercial experience gained in leading private practice and/or in-house legal team. Significant experience negotiating and advising on complex commercial and technology contracts. Strong commercial contracting experience across procurement, supplier agreements and strategic commercial transactions. Experience partnering directly with senior business stakeholders and influencing commercial outcomes. Experience independently leading significant negotiations and projects from instruction through to completion.
Experience balancing legal risk with commercial objectives in a fast-moving environment. Desirable
Experience:
In-house experience within a large, matrixed organisation. Experience advising on technology, SaaS, cloud, AI, outsourcing, software licensing or digital transformation projects. Experience working across multiple…
Title: Senior Legal Counsel
Company: Sky
Location: Rush Green, UK
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