Simmons & Hanbury

About the Company

Simmons & Hanbury is a specialist executive search firm that sources and secures the best talent and future leaders for our clients. We provide an integrated international service to support our clients across the globe from our group headquarters based in the heart of the City of London and our New York office. We support some of the most prestigious organisations in the world, across financial services, commerce & industry, and professional services.

Our services include executive search and market intelligence within the Legal, Compliance, Risk, Corporate Governance and Human Resources practice areas. Our legal interim division provides flexible consultancy arrangements. We facilitate secondments for senior lawyers into in-house legal departments and law firms and source specialist lawyers for bespoke projects.

We strive to provide long-term value for our clients and repeat business is at the heart of what we do. We have a longstanding and successful track record of supporting the same clients on multiple occasions and across geographies.

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Company Name

Simmons & Hanbury

Job Title

Interim Legal Counsel - Commercial IP (Media)

Job Description

**Job title:** Interim Legal Counsel – Commercial IP (Media) **Role Summary:** Provide interim legal counsel for a leading global media business, focusing on commercial and marketing legal matters. Draft, negotiate, and manage a high volume of B2B and B2C agreements, including MSAs, marketing contracts, and content‑related IP agreements. **Expectations:** - 2–4 years post‑qualification (PQE) experience in commercial IP or content law. - Active engagement in contract lifecycle management and legal process support. - Awareness of data protection laws and platform‑based media operations is advantageous. **Key Responsibilities:** - Draft, negotiate, and finalize commercial agreements (B2B, B2C, marketing, MSAs). - Advise on content creation, acquisition, distribution, and the associated IP considerations. - Coordinate contract lifecycle activities and maintain legal documentation. - Offer strategic support to commercial, marketing, and procurement teams. **Required Skills:** - Strong drafting and negotiation skills in commercial contracts. - Expertise in commercial IP or media content law. - Ability to handle high‑volume, time‑sensitive contracting. - Knowledge of data protection regulations and media platform dynamics. **Required Education & Certifications:** - Qualified lawyer (Solicitor, Barrister, or equivalent) with a valid practising licence. - 2–4 years post‑qualification experience in commercial IP or content law.

London, United kingdom

On site

Junior

13-11-2025