Holborn - London, Leicester Square - London
People & Culture, Legal & Workspace
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Permanent Employee (Regular)

YOUR NEW ROLE: SENIOR LEGAL COUNSEL - AUDIO & COMMERCIAL LEGAL

This is an exciting role in Global’s Audio & Commercial Legal Team. You will be the go-to legal advisor for matters relating to the on-boarding of Global’s owned and operated podcasts, high profile presenter engagements, and podcast content monetisation via Global’s industry leading DAX business, playing a key role in helping Global deliver on its strategic objectives.
As a Senior Legal Counsel at Global, you will:

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Podcast & Presenter Agreements (60%): Lead legal negotiations, draft and provide advice on contracts with podcast talent, podcast production companies, and radio show presenters (along with navigating related issues and disputes!).
• Monetisation & Distribution (25%): Draft and advise on commercial deals for the monetisation of Global’s own/third party podcasts through Global’s DAX platform and other online streaming platforms, digital content distribution and licensing agreements.
• General Commercial Legal Support (15%): Support the broader Audio & Commercial Legal Team across supplier, sponsorship, IP, brand and other commercial agreements; manage disputes; develop legal templates; and mentor junior legal colleagues.

WHAT YOU’LL LOVE ABOUT THIS ROLE

1. Think Big: Work with some of the UK’s most prominent podcast and presenter talent, influencing high-profile deals that reach millions.
2. Own It: Act as the go-to legal expert for Global’s podcast, talent, and monetisation strategy — leading complex contracts from concept to close.
3. Keep it Simple: Deliver commercially savvy, clear legal advice to stakeholders across Global.
4. Better Together: Collaborate with senior leadership in Podcasting, Broadcasting & Content, and DAX — becoming a trusted advisor in key business decisions.