Media Lawyer

This West End firm is known for dealing with an entrepreneurial client base. They work with some of the quirkiest brands, OMB, HNW, serial entrepreneurs, and affluent individuals, as well as individuals who are in the public eye.

The firm stands at 65 members of staff, they have an unheard-of staff retention rate. This is in part due to how the firm nurtures and developers legal talent. They have an excellent track record when it comes to internal promotions and growing team members from a junior level, through their careers, into senior members of the team. The firm takes pride in not only developing its lawyers technically but equipping its fee earners to be commercially savvy and to have the tools and experience to build credible business relationships.

The practice is able to offer ambitious candidates a platform and roadmap for career progression, which includes a route to partnership. The firm has a strong partnership, with a solid plan for the upcoming 36 months.

The firm has recently relocated to a new state-of-the-art office, it encompasses the latest in technology and the design is incredibly slick. The workspace has been designed to encourage team and departmental collaboration, something that the firm does very well.

This firm is an award-winning practice that is ranked highly in a number of practice areas both in the L500 and Chambers. They often deal with work that places them on the other side of large City practices. You will find that the work the firm does is varied, making for an interesting caseload.

The firm doesn't actively shout from the rooftops about the work that they do. As such prospective new Partners typically find the firm's approach is a breath of fresh air.

You will find a lovely culture running throughout the business, there is a nice social aspect to working at the firm with regular events encouraging teams and departments from across the firm to build on their relationship. The firm has a vibrant open-plan office, this is deliberate as they pride themselves on their mentoring and development, and it is commonplace to find partners and support staff sitting side by side. You will find that modern working practices are standard at this firm.

The role

The firm is seeking to hire a Media Lawyer to join the firm's brand-new West End, London office.

The firm is a bit of a dark horse for the media work that they do. They don't shout from the rooftops about the work that they do and the clients that they work with. However, they have a bustling and vibrant media department that works with a broad client base. They work with many household names and well-known public figures, but they also work with smaller publishers, technology companies, app developers, OMB businesses, and foreign companies that are coming to London to set up shop.

You will deal with a broad range of work within music, tv, and publishing. The role will involve dealing with commercial contracts, and sponsorship agreements.

You will deal with a broad range of work, making for an interesting role.

Requirements

• You will be a Media Lawyer with at least 5 years PQE (there is no upper limit regarding the amount of PQE)
• You should have first-class communication skills
• Salary is competitive and negotiable depending on your level of experience

This is a stand-out role for a Media Lawyer to join this highly regarded L500, West End firm. Feel free to call for a confidential conversation.