Senior Commercial Solicitor (Media)

Deputy Managing Lawyer – Commercial (Media & Technology)

Location: Remote (UK)

Type: Permanent

The Opportunity

This is a rare opportunity for a senior commercial lawyer to step into a true hybrid role combining in-house partnership, team leadership, and innovative legal delivery.

You will act as a dedicated legal partner to a major UK media organisation, embedded in their day-to-day operations while backed by the platform, resources, and expertise of a global law firm.

Unlike traditional private practice, this role offers:

• Direct client integration and the scope to operate as an extension of the in-house team
• End-to-end ownership of legal delivery
• A genuine opportunity to shape how legal services are delivered at scale

What Makes This Role Different

• One key client, real impact: Build deep relationships and commercial understanding, rather than juggling multiple short-term matters
• Leadership without waiting for partnership: Take ownership of a team and client relationship now
• Modern legal model: Work at the intersection of law, operations, and technology
• Strategic influence: Contribute to process design, efficiency improvements, and service innovation
• Sustainable working model: High-quality work without traditional private practice pressures

The Role

You will lead a team delivering a broad range of commercial legal support, including:

• Drafting and negotiating commercial, technology and supplier contracts
• Acting as a key point of contact for senior stakeholders
• Managing workflow, prioritisation, and quality across the team
• Driving consistency through playbooks, templates, and improved processes
• Supporting the ongoing evolution of a scaled legal delivery model

This is a hands-on leadership role blending technical legal work, people management, and operational oversight.

What We’re Looking For

You are likely to be:

• A 6–10 PQE commercial lawyer (or equivalent experience)
• Experienced in commercial contracts (technology, media, or outsourcing exposure helpful but not essential)
• Comfortable leading or mentoring others, formally or informally
• Commercially minded, with an interest in how legal services can be delivered more efficiently

Most importantly, you will be someone who:

• Enjoys being close to the business and decision-making
• Wants to move beyond traditional fee-earning structures
• Is motivated by building, improving, and leading, not just advising

Ideal Backgrounds

We are particularly interested in candidates currently working:

• In-house in commercial, media, or technology environments
• In commercial/TMT teams within private practice
• In alternative legal services or legal operations environments

Why Consider This Move

This role offers a compelling alternative to both traditional private practice and standard in-house positions:

• More ownership than in-house, with broader scope and influence
• More balance and focus than private practice, without business development pressure
• A clear path into legal leadership and operational responsibility

If you are interested in a confidential chat about this role please contact Lindsey McCracken at lindsey@conektlegal.com or call 07852 332587.