Senior Counsel, International

Location: London, United Kingdom; must be willing to work in London. Unrestricted work authorization in the United Kingdom is required.

Company

hirify.global is a media and entertainment business operating news, business, finance, golf, sports, and entertainment brands, including CNBC and MS NOW.

What you will do

• Provide legal support for CNBC and MS NOW content licensing, including inbound programming acquisitions and outbound content licensing.
• Draft and negotiate venue, vendor, sponsorship, branded partnership, production, and marketing agreements for global news events.
• Advise business teams on marketing messages, consumer protection regulations, media law, fair dealing, data privacy, intellectual property, compliance, risk, and insurance.
• Act as the point person for Ofcom, IMDA, and other European broadcasting regulatory queries.
• Support the transition to AI-assisted drafting and new contract lifecycle management platforms.
• Manage one direct report and collaborate with legal teams in London, Singapore, and New York.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of legal experience in commercial transactions.
• Qualified lawyer in good standing with strong contract drafting and commercial negotiation skills.
• Experience with content licensing, production, sponsorship agreements, media regulation, data privacy, and ad tech.
• Experience in a TMT or events private-practice environment or a strong in-house legal team.
• Strong written and oral presentation skills, practical judgment, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Unrestricted authorization to work in the United Kingdom and willingness to work in London.

Nice to have

• Experience advising on the Ofcom Broadcasting Code.
• Strong academic record from a top-tier law school.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaboration with legal and business teams across London, Singapore, and New York.
• Exposure to global media, news, events, licensing, and regulatory matters.
• Fixed-term employment contract for up to 12 months.
• External candidates may be asked to attend an in-person interview at a hirify.global location.