Senior Legal Counsel – Media & Talent

Company: Kingsley Green Recruitment
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Location: London
Job Description:

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the legal team of a leading global media business at the forefront of content creation, production and entertainment.

We are seeking an experienced commercial lawyer (6+ PQE) with a strong background in media, entertainment or content businesses. This is a broad, business-facing role supporting high-profile productions, commercial partnerships and talent-related matters across an international organisation.

The successful candidate will have significant experience drafting, negotiating and advising on a wide range of commercial agreements, ideally including talent, presenter, contributor, production and content-related contracts. You will be a pragmatic, commercially minded adviser who enjoys working closely with senior stakeholders in a fast-paced, creative environment.

Key requirements:

  • Qualified solicitor with 6+ years’ PQE (or equivalent experience).
  • Strong in-house or private practice experience within the media, entertainment or content sector.
  • Excellent commercial contracts experience.
  • Experience advising on talent agreements, presenter or contributor contracts would be highly advantageous.
  • Confident managing multiple stakeholders and balancing legal risk with commercial objectives.
  • Excellent drafting, negotiation and communication skills.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a highly respected legal team within a globally recognised media organisation, working on varied, high-profile projects in a collaborative and dynamic environment.

Posted: August 1st, 2026