Legal Counsel (9 month FTC)

About the Company

We're working with a global B2B events and information business that connects professionals with insight, ideas and opportunities across international markets. Through live and on demand events, digital platforms and knowledge led services, the organisation supports specialist communities to grow, learn and succeed. This client has won "Best places to work" Awards and it is clear to see why!

About the Role

They are now looking for a commercially minded Legal Counsel to join their London based legal team on a temporary basis to cover upcoming maternity leave. This is a 9 month Fixed Term Contract initially but there may be an opportunity for extensions.

This role offers the chance to act as a trusted business partner within a fast paced, international environment, supporting a diverse portfolio of large scale events, training programmes, subscriptions and media products across sectors including technology, finance, life sciences, food, healthcare and consumer events.

You'll report into the senior corporate counsel and join a team of 4 lawyers (2 in the UK and 2 in the US) and work collaboratively with a range of stakeholders at all levels and a variety of business units. You'll also connect with group lawyers outside your team and work together to offer efficient and commercial solutions for a range of global commercial, legal and risk matters.

Responsibilities

• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating a wide range of commercial agreements, including customer terms, supplier and vendor contracts, IT contracts, speaker agreements, sponsorship and collaboration agreements, barters and NDAs
• Maintaining and updating contract templates to reflect evolving legal, regulatory and risk requirements
• Advising on ad hoc legal matters, including contract disputes, payment issues, attendee conduct and event related waivers
• Providing guidance on intellectual property matters, including brand and trademark protection and dispute support
• Building strong working relationships with stakeholders across commercial, operations, tech and finance teams
• Managing external counsel where required and contributing to wider legal team initiatives

Qualifications

A qualified lawyer with c.2/3+ years' PQE (guideline only)

Required Skills

• Strong in house experience, gained either permanently or via secondment
• Solid grounding in commercial law and contract negotiation within a dynamic business environment
• Experience managing legal risk and resolving disputes pragmatically
• Knowledge of data privacy and emerging technologies (including AI) is beneficial but not essential
• Confident communicator, able to translate legal advice into clear, commercial guidance
• Proactive, adaptable and comfortable juggling multiple priorities in a fast moving setting
• A collaborative mindset and enthusiasm for contributing to a positive, high performing team culture

Pay range and compensation package

A competitive benefits package plus a contract completion bonus. You'll receive wellbeing support, learning and development opportunities, generous leave and flexible benefits to choose from. The salary is good and at market rate for this level and will be dependent on PQE level and experience.

Start date

End of May/June 2026 - 1 month notice periods will be acceptable if you are interested in this role!

Office working

3 days a week in central London office