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Legal Counsel - Commercial, Marketing and Intellectual property

Job Title: Legal Counsel - Commercial, Marketing and Intellectual property
Contract Type: Permanent
Location: Reading
Industry:
Salary: Negotiable
REF: RC/P/Legalcounsel_1675853625
Contact Name: Rohit Chavda
Contact Email: Rohit.Chavda@projectpeople.com
Job Published: about 1 year ago

Job Description

Legal Counsel - Marketing, Media and Intellectual Property

Contract length: 12 months FTC

Salary + 10% bonus + 6k car allowance + 3.5% flex allowance

We are looking for a high calibre qualified lawyer with at least 4 years private practice experience. We are looking for someone who is confident, articulate, flexible and good at collaborative working with an interest in technology and telecoms. The role would suit a marketing, media, sports or intellectual property lawyer, although contract lawyers with some experience of tech consumer products or privacy could also adapt to the environment.

We are the most exciting brand in mobile, with customers who love us and people who are highly engaged advocates. We have more 5G Spectrum than any other network and have invested heavily in a state-of-the-art technology, meaning we have the fastest 5G over the airmobile speeds. Our business is not just about mobile; we have launched our 5G Home Broadband service and are developing a range of new products and services for the 5G age. We have our own market-leading social media studio working with influencers and creating engaging content to highlight the power of mobile technology. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment for an emerging leader in the world of mobile technology. Lawyers are highly regarded as a trusted advisors and business partners to the teams they support, working in an open, collaborative, engaged and customer-focused culture.

This role reports to the Head of Legal: Marketing, Media and Digital Products as part of a team responsible for the provision of legal support to the Marketing and Trading Divisions of the business. In return, we can offer an excellent working environment, with high quality peers, a strong work-life balance and the opportunity to develop your skills and career in a fast-moving, cutting-edge organisation. The role will split between our state of the art office in Reading and working from home.

  • As a Legal Counsel, you will provide support across marketing, sponsorships, partnerships, social media, branding and trading activities.
  • Working closely with our vibrant marketing team, partners and creative agencies, advising on all manner of adverts and trading initiatives including T.V. adverts, social media content, interactive brand activations, offers, promotions and competitions.
  • You will work closely and collaboratively with our partners Chelsea Football Club, Live Nation and on our new offers and rewards platform.
  • You will also advise on new products and services and work on partnerships with big name brands to bring market-leading campaigns to life.
  • You could work on a wide range of branding and intellectual property matters, including freedom to operate advice and working with trademark agents to ensure we have the right protection for our brands and propositions.
  • Closely with our marketing and trading teams to understand the market and take action against competitor advertising and sales practices where we feel they mislead customers and undermine tactical and strategic objectives.
  • The team also advises on a wide range of marketing contracts, advertising technology and data privacy issues.
  • You will be part of a team of smart, seasoned lawyers who work together collaboratively. You will learn a lot but you won't be expected to know all the answers, just to show a willingness to figure them out.
  • You will have the ability to view situations from a commercial or wider business perspective (analysing risks and opportunities) and deliver the best possible outcomes in a timely manner.
  • You will also need the confidence to question others and discuss your views in an open honest and collaborative environment.

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