Senior Legal Counsel (12 month FTC)

Founded in 2012, LADbible Group is redefining entertainment and news for a social generation. Our global community engages with our content-spanning editorial, video, documentary and live - we reach 1 billion people each and every month. Our mission is to give the youth generation a voice by building communities that laugh, think and act.Using all major platforms, we've rapidly risen to become one of the world's largest publishers.

(12-Month FTC - Maternity Cover, starting September)

LADbible Group is on the lookout for a Senior Legal Counsel to join our amazing Legal team on a 12-month maternity cover contract. This is a unique opportunity to work in a small, supportive team where no two days are the same, offering a broad mix of corporate, commercial, and compliance work across one of the world's most engaged digital brands.

What you'll be doing:

You'll be advising on a wide range of legal matters across the business, including:

• Providing pragmatic, commercial legal advice across departments
• Overseeing our corporate governance framework (e.g. board approvals)
• Advising on M&A opportunities
• Managing company compliance policies and procedures (anti-bribery, ESG)
• Reviewing and negotiating a range of commercial contracts
• Protecting LADbible Group's brand, content and IP
• Advising on data protection and privacy matters (UK & international)
• Supporting on regulatory risk and company secretarial filings
• Managing global company registers and corporate structuring

What we're looking for:

• Qualified solicitor with 6-8 years' PQE and a valid practising certificate
• Strong background in corporate M&A/commercial law
• Excellent communicator with great stakeholder management skills
• A clear, concise drafter with sharp attention to detail
• Strong multitasker who thrives in a fast-paced environment
• Experience in media, digital, or e-commerce sectors is a big plus!

At LADbible Group we've rolled out blended working which means the majority of departments across the business (including London, Manchester and International offices) work in the office 3 days per week.

LADbible Group is an equal opportunities employer. We are determined to create a diverse group at all levels of our company and we welcome all members of the community to apply for openings with us. As the leading social youth publisher, we have a powerful global platform to better represent our audience and enable those that do not have equal opportunities to have their voices heard. As a business, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce, in an environment where everyone feels comfortable to be themselves.