Senior Legal Counsel (Marketing)

CompanySkyShowtime

LocationLondon, England, United Kingdom

Posted At12/17/2025

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Legal professionals not elsewhere classified.

Occupation Code Skill LevelHigher Skilled

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£41,700 (£21.38 per hour)

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Description

Department: Business & Legal Affairs

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: London

Description

SkyShowtime is Europe’s latest streaming service and we’re looking for a talented Senior Legal Counsel (Marketing) join our team based in London.

As Senior Legal Counsel you will support SkyShowtime’s SVOD streaming D2C and B2B2C marketing activities across 20+ European markets. The role offers a unique opportunity to work closely with various stakeholders within the company and contribute to the growth and success of SkyShowtime.

As a member of the Business & Legal Affairs team you should lead by example and add value by providing first class legal advice driving the business forward whilst mitigating any associated risk.

Job band: L4

Key Responsibilities

Advise on IP matters relating to campaign assets (including localisation and clearance).
Provide legal guidance and support on the planning, development and execution of multi-territory marketing campaigns and promotions.
Draft and negotiate commercial agreements with a wide range of service providers e.g. media buying/creative agencies, consultancy services, events, influencers, sponsorships.

Draft customer facing T&Cs for promo campaigns, offers, competitions etc.

Support the business in understanding and complying with European legal requirements and regulatory standards applicable to marketing, advertising and promotion across all SkyShowtime markets.

Develop internal policies, processes and guidance relating to marketing compliance and best practice.

Develop templates and provide internal training to all stakeholders.

Keep abreast of legal developments and trends in the industry across the relevant markets and advise the business on emerging legal issues and topics.

Build, manage and maintain effective relationships with all key internal and external stakeholders.

What You'll Bring

Ideally 5+ years PQE (UK-qualified lawyer or common law equivalent) in media, technology or other related industry.
IP, consumer protection, advertising standards and data protection experience and knowledge.
Experience advising on D2C and B2B2C engagement (e.g. campaign promotions, offers, competitions, prize draws, giveaways).
Experience working with teams across multiple territories/jurisdictions.

Ability to respond quickly and pragmatically to situations with creative, effective, and solid solutions.

Flexible and open-minded approach to work, adapting to needs of teams to support a growing and developing business and Business & Legal Affairs team e.g. upskilling, learning new skills/areas.

Excellent inter-personal skills, positive outlook and ability to build trust/rapport at all levels to work collaboratively within the Business & Legal Affairs team and the wider business.

Excellent communication skills and ability to present complex legal concepts in an easy and digestible manner.

Ability to identify, assess and communicate risks and proposing risk mitigation solutions.

Build and maintain a positive and inclusive culture respecting and valuing diversity and international differences.

Significant drive, resilience, and energy to build, grow, and deliver results.

Must be fluent in English with excellent oral and writing skills. Additional European language capabilities are a plus.

Where You’ll Work

We operate a hybrid working model, with the team office based 2-3 days per week (Wednesdays as the team anchor day).

Your primary base will be in Osterley, on the Sky campus, a 10-minute walk from Syon Lane train station. Free shuttle buses are available, running to and from Osterley, Chiswick Park, Gunnersbury, Acton Town and Ealing Broadway tube stations. On-site parking, bike shelters and showers/changing facilities are also available.

You can benefit from all the on-site facilities at the Sky campus including subsidised restaurants, Waitrose, Gym, Cinema, Car wash, Hair & Beauty salon.