Legal Counsel

Senior In-House Legal Recruitment Consultant at LAW Absolute

A well-established entertainment organisation is seeking a Legal Counsel to join their in-house legal function.

Based in the East Midlands (hybrid working), this role offers close exposure to the business and would suit a commercially minded lawyer who enjoys variety, stakeholder interaction, and practical problem‑solving across a broad legal remit.

• Work closely with commercial, marketing, and operational teams on a wide range of business activities
• Draft, negotiate, and manage commercial agreements including sponsorship, licensing, media, and supplier contracts
• Maintain and evolve standard contract templates, terms, and internal legal documentation
• Advise on intellectual property matters, including brand usage and licensing arrangements
• Act as a key point of contact for data protection and privacy matters, supporting compliance and risk management
• Provide input on regulatory, governance, and dispute‑related issues
• Coordinate and manage external legal advisors as required

• Qualified lawyer with 1+ PQE in commercial legal work
• Experience advising on data protection and privacy matters
• Commercial, pragmatic and solution‑oriented approach
• Confident working directly with stakeholders at all levels of the organisation
• Strong communication skills and sound judgment

To register an interest, please send through your updated CV to

Please note our advertisements use PQE/salary levels purely as a guide. However we are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role.

At LAW Absolute we endeavour to respond to all applications within 48 hours. However due to the volume of applications we receive we may not be able to respond to every candidate individually.

If you have not heard from us within a 48 hour timeframe your application has not been successful and your details have not been retained. LAW Absolute acts as an employment business for temporary recruitment and as an employment agency for fixed term contract and permanent recruitment.

• Mid‑Senior level

• Full‑time

• Legal

• Staffing and Recruiting
• Legal Services

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