Senior Legal Counsel (Telecoms)

TL;DR

Senior Legal Counsel (Telecoms): Providing expert legal support on complex technology and operations issues within a media and broadcasting context with an accent on risk management, strategic alignment, and legal policy application. Focus on drafting and negotiating technology agreements, managing legal risks, and mentoring junior team members.

Location: Hybrid in Leeds, UK

Company

hirify.global is a sports streaming service that gives fans access to sport anytime, anywhere.

What you will do

• Lead on drafting, negotiation, and legal positioning within scope of responsibility.
• Identify and manage legal risks related to transactions, commercial matters, and compliance.
• Mentor Legal Counsel and Paralegals and foster knowledge sharing and team development.
• Act as primary contact for external legal support in relevant subject matter areas.
• Ensure consistent application of legal policies, templates, and frameworks across all matters.
• Provide strategic and commercially focused legal input to business initiatives, projects, and negotiations.

Requirements

• Advanced legal drafting, negotiation, and advisory skills.
• Specific technical expertise to draft and negotiate core technology agreements.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to mentor and guide junior team members.
• Significant experience in corporate/commercial law and/or relevant legal practice in the Technology, Media, Telecoms sector.
• Relevant degree and professionally qualified Solicitor with around 4-6 years of PQE.

Culture & Benefits

• Access to hirify.global.
• 25 days’ annual leave (increasing by 3 days after 3 years).
• Private medical insurance and life assurance.
• Pension contributions up to 5%.
• Family-friendly community including enhanced parental leave.
• Learning and development resources and opportunity for flexible working.