Interim Senior Legal Counsel - Technology & Digital Media

We’re looking for an experienced Senior Legal Counsel to provide strategic and practical legal support for technology, operations, and content delivery. You’ll manage complex commercial and technology agreements, with a focus on OTT platforms, broadcast, and content operations.

Contract: 3–4 months (possible extension)

Rate: £475–600/day, umbrella rate

Hybrid working: London (3 days in office, 2 from home)

Must be immediately available

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead drafting and negotiation of complex technology, operational, and content agreements, including OTT, video distribution, and licensing deals.
• Provide proactive legal advice to senior stakeholders on commercial and operational risks across technology, platform, and content operations.
• Manage compliance, BAU operational queries, and contentious matters.
• Mentor junior legal colleagues and contribute to process improvements

Requirements:

• 5+ years PQE in corporate/commercial law, ideally within Technology, Media, or Telecoms.
• Strong experience in technology contracts (software licensing, platforms, infrastructure) and OTT/video content agreements.
• Excellent stakeholder management and ability to explain legal concepts clearly.
• Solid understanding of data privacy regulations and operational compliance.
• Must be immediately available.

To register an interest, please send through an updated copy of your CV to kwilliams@lawabsolute.com

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