Senior Legal Counsel – Birmingham

  • Location
    Birmingham, West Midlands
  • Contract Type
    Permanent
  • Posted
  • Start Date
    2025-05-01
  • Industry
    Leisure/travel, Media/entertainment
  • Salary
    £70000 - £100000 per annum
  • Expiry Date
    2025-01-15

Our client is Europe’s leading live events business with a vision to become the most successful operator of leisure, entertainment, and business destinations. As a part of this fast-paced, innovative company, you will have the opportunity to work on high-profile projects at the forefront of the live events industry, shaping the future of global entertainment.

The Role:

As Senior Legal Counsel, you will be an integral part of the legal team, providing expert legal guidance to support a diverse range of business activities. You will work on complex commercial contracts, corporate law matters, and data protection law, ensuring legal compliance while enabling business growth.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide legal advice on a wide range of commercial contracts, corporate matters, and data protection issues.
  • Lead negotiations and draft key legal agreements, ensuring the best commercial outcomes.
  • Build strong relationships with senior leadership and stakeholders across various business functions.
  • Present complex legal concepts and solutions to Board-level colleagues in a clear, actionable manner.
  • Collaborate closely with internal teams to identify and mitigate legal risks in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment.

The Ideal Candidate:

  • Qualified Solicitor with between 4-8 years of post-qualification experience (all qualified candidates will be considered).
  • Proven experience in commercial contracts, corporate law, and/or data protection law. Commercial real estate experience would be a distinct advantage.
  • Strong ability to build relationships at all levels, including Board-level.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain complex legal concepts in a business-friendly way.
  • A proactive, solution-focused approach to legal challenges, with a strong understanding of the live events industry and its unique legal requirements.

Why you should apply:

  • Be part of a leading, fast-growing company in the live events sector.
  • Work on high-profile projects that will shape the future of global entertainment.
  • A dynamic, collaborative work environment that encourages professional development and growth.
  • Competitive salary and benefits package.

Benefits:

  • Free parking
  • Free canteen
  • A range of discounts on live events
  • Generous pension
  • Private medical insurance

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