Senior Legal Counsel

Want to do the best work of your life? With 24 million customers in 6 countries, make your mark at Europe’s leading media and entertainment brand. A workplace where you can proudly be yourself; our people make Sky a truly exciting and inclusive place to work.  

As a team, we pursue the highest standards and demonstrate commitment, integrity, and judgement. We exist to add real value by sustainably providing the highest quality business-focussed legal expertise that keeps Sky competitive. Through our work we help to bring better content and innovation to all of our customers, better connecting them to more of what they love. Our vision is to create the Legal team of the future, together – operating at the heart of Sky, famous for adding value.  

What you’ll do: 

Commercial contracting for: 

• Carriage of third party content services (for example linear, VOD and app services ranging from BBC and MTV, to Netflix and Prime Video) on the various Sky platforms including Sky Glass, Sky Q, Sky Go and NOW.;  
• Distribution of Sky services on third party platforms and devices (such as Virgin Media, BT, Apple and smart TVs) including wholesale agreements for Sky linear and non-linear services (including Sky Entertainment, Sky Cinema and Sky Sports) and device agreements for distribution of NOW.  
• Carriage of other audio-visual content and apps for the Sky platforms (e.g. Spotify and games).  
•  A wide range of commercial contracts for Sky’s media sales arm including ad sales representation and media agency agreements, sponsorship deals and digital advertising agreements.  
• Content and advertising aspects of the programming joint ventures in which Sky is involved.  
•  Support for content and advertising related product launches. 

What you’ll bring: 

• You’ll be a qualified Lawyer based in the UK.  
• Strong commercial contracting / deal experience in the channel carriage, app distribution or advertising industry either from private practice or equivalent in-house and with experience in engaging senior commercial stakeholders.  
• Proven track record in distilling complex legal issues and risks and an ability to think laterally and identify creative, customer-focused solutions.  
• Excellent attention to detail, negotiation, drafting and analytical skills.  
• Solid commercial acumen, a deep understanding of the channel distribution and app sector and interplay with technology developments. Good knowledge of copyright, competition and regulatory issues that apply to these deals.  

• Proven experience in running and delivering large high value projects and transactions such as complex channel carriage deals or corporate/ JV experience in this sector.  
• Strong team player, good at building and nurturing relationships and with pPrevious experience in developing and supporting others and a willingness to get involved in team initiatives and projects.  
• Previous experience in effective management of multiple senior stakeholders and competing priorities in a fast-paced environment 

Team overview: 

Our APD Legal Team delivers industry-leading content deals alongside Sky’s most creative and innovative commercial teams. 

The APD team comprises one Director, three Head Counsel, seven Senior Legal Counsel and three Legal Counsel, who between them provide expertise in all aspects of commercial contracting including advising, reviewing, leading negotiations and drafting of high-value and strategic contracts critical to Sky and the Comcast/NBCU/Sky Group 

The Rewards: 

There's one thing people can't stop talking about when it comes to #LifeAtSky: the perks. Here’s a taster:  

• Sky Q, for the TV you love all in one place  
• The magic of Sky Glass at an exclusive rate  
• A generous pension package  
• Private healthcare  
• Discounted mobile and broadband  
• A wide range of Sky VIP rewards and experiences  

How you'll work:

We know the world has changed, and we want to offer our employees the chance to collaborate at our unique office spaces, whilst enjoying the convenience of working from home. 

We've adopted a hybrid working approach to give more flexibility on where and how we work. You'll find out more about what this means for this role during the recruitment process.  

Your office base: 

Our Osterley Campus is a 10-minute walk from Syon Lane train station. Or you can hop on one of our free shuttle buses that run to and from Osterley, Gunnersbury, Ealing Broadway and South Ealing tube stations. There’s also plenty of bike shelters and showers.  

On campus, you’ll find 13 subsidised restaurants, cafes, and a Waitrose. You can keep in shape at our subsidised gym, catch the latest shows and movies at our cinema, get your car washed and even get pampered at our beauty salon.   

Inclusion: 

At Sky we don’t just look at your CV. We’re more focused on who you are and your potential. We also know that everyone has a life outside work, so we’re happy to discuss flexible working.  

We are a Disability Confident Accredited Employer, and welcome and encourage applications from all candidates. We will look to ensure a fair and consistent experience for all and will make reasonable adjustments to support you where appropriate. Please flag any adjustments you need to your recruiter as early as you can.  

Why wait?  

Apply now to build an amazing career and be part of a brilliant team. We can’t wait to hear from you.  

To find out more about working with us, search #LifeAtSky on social media. A job you love to talk about. 

Just so you know: if your application is successful, we’ll ask you to complete a criminal record check. And depending on the role you have applied for and the nature of any convictions you may have, we might have to withdraw the offer.