Overview
Senior Legal Counsel (Tech Services) Jobs in London, England, United Kingdom at TGI Sport
Title: Senior Legal Counsel (Tech Services)
Company: TGI Sport
Location: London, England, United Kingdom
🚀 The Opportunity:
Are you a commercially minded lawyer who enjoys working close to the business and making a real impact?
In this London based role, you will be the primary legal advisor to our Tech Services business across the UK, EMEA and Australia – supporting a fast-evolving environment across virtual advertising, LED sales and operations, media rights and acquisitions.
You’ll take the lead on key global areas such as intellectual property, AI governance, data privacy and information security, while also supporting procurement, corporate and company secretarial work across the UK and EU.
You'll enjoy partnering with cross-functional teams – from Commercial and Product to Operations and Engineering – and are comfortable balancing strategic input with hands-on delivery in a dynamic, international setting.
🎯 Your Mission
Lead legal support for Tech Services
Act as the primary legal advisor across the UK, EMEA and Australia, supporting virtual advertising, LED operations and media rights activity. Draft, review and negotiate a wide range of commercial and technology agreements, and advise on multi-jurisdictional legal and regulatory matters.
Partner across the business
Work closely with Commercial, Product, Operations and Engineering teams to support the development, commercialisation and protection of TGI Sport’s technology. Balance legal risk with business delivery, enabling teams to move quickly while protecting the group’s interests.
Own IP and AI governance
Lead the management of the group’s IP portfolio (patents, trademarks, copyright) and act as global legal lead for AI governance. Develop frameworks and provide guidance on AI-related legal and regulatory risks, including AI-generated content and workflows.
Lead privacy and data protection
Serve as a key advisor on privacy, data protection and information security, including GDPR compliance. Support audits, DPIAs, policy development and incident response to strengthen compliance and resilience.
Support procurement, corporate and governance
Provide legal support on supplier contracts, procurement processes and corporate matters, including transactions, entity management and governance initiatives across the group.
Drive legal excellence
Deliver pragmatic, commercially sound advice while identifying and mitigating risk. Improve legal processes, templates and policies, deliver training across key compliance areas, leverage legal tech, manage external counsel and support junior team members.
✅ About You
You’re a commercially astute legal professional who thrives in a fast-paced, international business. You combine strong technical expertise with a practical, solutions-focused mindset, translating complex legal issues into clear, actionable advice.
You build credibility quickly, work effectively across functions and jurisdictions and bring strong drafting, judgement and communication skills. Collaborative, proactive and detail-oriented, you’re comfortable balancing strategic thinking with hands-on delivery and supporting the business to move forward with confidence.
📝 Qualifications & Experience
To be successful, you’ll bring:
Legal background & expertise
- UK qualified solicitor with c.5–8 years’ PQE, gained in private practice and/or in-house
- Strong experience in commercial contracts, technology, IP and data protection/privacy
- Exposure to IP portfolio management, AI governance and GDPR compliance desirable
Commercial & cross-border capability
- Good understanding of UK, EU and Australia legal/regulatory frameworks
- Experience supporting complex, multi-jurisdictional transactions (technology, IP, media rights, procurement, data)
- Ability to work effectively across regions and with diverse stakeholders
Skills & approach
- Excellent drafting, negotiation and analytical skills
- Clear communicator, able to translate legal issues for non-legal stakeholders
- Practical, commercially focused and solutions-oriented
- Strong organisation and attention to detail
- Comfortable working independently and within international teams
Desirable
- Experience in sports media, technology or advertising sectors
- Exposure to governance, compliance or company secretarial activity in an international group
Personal qualities
- High integrity and sound judgement
- Collaborative, proactive and self-motivated
- Comfortable working across time zones in a fast-paced environment
- Able to identify risk while enabling the business to move forward
🏆About Us
TGI Sport is a tech-led global sports media company that has been trusted by the world’s
premium sporting organisations since 1997. With over 15 offices and 500 employees worldwide, we support over 5,000 events through pioneering technology solutions, global media rights expertise and leading sports marketing and talent management knowledge.
Learn more about us here: bit.ly/TGI_Sport
We're uniquely positioned to bring together technology, creativity, expertise and talent to deliver solutions that set us apart on the global stage. This creates unparalleled opportunities – not just for our partners, but for our people as well.
- Growth of our people:
We prioritise individualised career development and progression. Learning and Development at TGI Sport spans in-house training programs and on-the-job learning, ensuring your growth aligns with our success. - Organisational growth: Since 1997 we have consistently expanded. As we grow, so too do the opportunities for our team members throughout the UK, Europe, Australia and the Americas.
- Empowering innovation: We empower our team members to push the boundaries and think creatively. By providing the autonomy to innovate, we deliver impactful solutions that benefit our clients, talent and partners.
What we offer:
Alongside your salary, you’ll benefit from a well-rounded package designed to support you both professionally and personally:
- Annual leave: 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
- Discretionary bonus: Annual performance-related bonus
- Company pension scheme
- Enhanced parental support: TGI ‘Top Up’ enhanced parental pay and leave
- Enhanced wellbeing support: Enhanced sick leave and carers leave
- Learning & development: Access to over 20,000 courses with a LinkedIn Learning Licence
- Eyecare: Free eye tests and contributions towards eligible eyewear
- Unique perks: Access to tickets for selected sporting events
- Great workspace in the heart of Soho: With access to our rooftop terrace and private on-site gym.
Sound like your next big move? Let’s make it happen. Apply now.
TGI Sport is an Equal Opportunity Employer, all applicants will be considered regardless
of your race, sexuality, religion, colour, gender identity, medical history, age or parental status
