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Full Time Job

Legal Counsel

CNN

London, United Kingdom 08-10-2023
 
  • Paid
  • Full Time
Job Description

Your New Role...

In this role you will provide legal support to CNN International Commercial (CNNIC) and CNN operations on AdSales, AdTech and related technology contracts, news content sales agreements as well as the broad commercial work that comes with an in-house role for one of the world's leading news and media organisations. This is a buzzy, fast-paced legal team operating across the EMEA, LATAM and APAC regions with great exposure to the business.

This opportunity is offered on a 12 Month Fixed Term Maternity Cover contact.

Your Role Accountabilities...
• You will be supporting on all ongoing legal and commercial aspects of on-air and digital AdSales activities and marketing of CNNIC, including TV sales, sponsorship, digital sales and barter deals.
• Drafting and negotiating news content sales and syndication of factual programmes.
• Setting up and managing AdTech vendors to support CNNI and Turner digital sales. Working closely with operations, sales and security departments on the implementation of new AdTech vendors.
• Advising on regulatory implications of commercial deals
• Drafting, reviewing and negotiation of commercial contracts, and providing legal support to other areas of the business related to CNN operations when necessary.

Qualifications and Experience
• Demonstrated post-qualification experience in private practice or in-house
• Qualified UK solicitor or equivalent in non- UK jurisdiction
• A background in commercial legal advice, particularly in an advertising sales, technology or digital services
• Ability to work collaboratively with people in different offices and across multiple time zones
• An understanding of GDPR in the context of digital advertising, marketing and direct to consumer services.
• Experience gained in private practice or in-house team including drafting and negotiation commercial contracts.
• Excellent Legal drafting and analytical skills with the ability to work autonomously with a business-oriented proactive disposition.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with ability to prioritize and manage a heavy workload.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-rj7441-18-224-212-19-42 in your application.

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