Legal Advisor - Group IP & Litigation

Legal & Business Affairs
12 month Fixed-Term Contract / Full Time
Office location: White City, London | Hybrid

Hiring range: £60,000 - £80,000
Please note:  This is to assist candidates in assessing their suitability for the role. The range does not represent a longer-term salary commitment for the role.

Your work matters to millions.

Shaping culture is in the DNA of ITV. So, it’s not surprising that you’ll find us in every home in the UK, our productions are famous all over the world and we’re at the forefront of the digital streaming revolution.

When you join us, you enter a fun working environment. With opportunities to learn, to grow and make a real difference. Small enough that your impact’s felt in the business, but big enough that your impact reaches millions of people. 

Come develop your skills, change TV and the course of your career. Don’t just watch it. Be part of it. Join ITV.

Your impact sends ripples.

The role

We are looking for a Qualified Lawyer to join our Group Legal team on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This is an exciting opportunity to work at the intersection of law and entertainment, where no two days are the same. 

As the Legal Advisor, you will be responsible for advising on disputes and litigation matters across the ITV business. 

Responsibilities:

• Manage contentious legal matters (pre-action and litigation) across the ITV business, including IP, commercial, licensing and contract disputes
• Provide expert legal advice to stakeholders across the business on issues with the potential for financial, operational and/or reputational impact for ITV
• Collaborate with other Legal & Business Affairs teams and ITV's insurance team to ensure disputes are managed effectively
• Proactively manage external law firms instructed in relation to litigation matters, including ensuring matters are managed cost effectively
• Support ITV’s anti-piracy activities

Skills you’ll need (minimum criteria)

• Qualified lawyer with at least 2+ years PQE, ideally with experience in the media industry
• Experience of working in a contentious role, in-house or in private practice
• Strong experience in IP and/or commercial litigation
   

Other things we’re looking for (key criteria)

• A commercially-minded lawyer with experience of working in a busy, deadline driven environment
• Experience of managing a number of competing priorities for multiple stakeholders within short timeframes
• First class written communication skills
• Excellent organisation, time management and matter management skills
• Adaptable, positive approach to a varied workload and the ability to show initiative and be proactive in dealing with issues
• Ability to take a practical, sensible approach and find commercial solutions to meet the objectives of the business
• Ability to build relationships across the business and become a trusted advisor
• Experience of working on complex high value litigation as well as the effective management of smaller matters
• Experience of dealing with anti-piracy matters desirable

ITV is for everyone.

ITV strongly encourages applications for this role from disabled people. As a Disability Confident Leader, if you meet the minimum criteria for a role and you have declared that you are disabled, we’ll guarantee to take you to the next stage* (minimum criteria above).

We're happy to discuss any support/personalisation you may need during our application and selection process as part of our reasonable adjustments. Drop us a line if you require anything at talkingcareers@itv.com. 

Find out more about applying with a disability.

*There may be a few exceptions where we are not able to take all eligible candidates to the next stage due to the volume of applications.

Because those who make an impact deserve to be rewarded for it.

ITV offers some great rewards and benefits including:

• Flexible working with a range of options
• Generous holiday allowance, plus you can buy more
• Annual bonus opportunity
• Competitive pension contribution
• Save as you earn - with an opportunity to buy ITV shares
• Wellbeing and volunteering days plus a wide range of opportunities to help you live a balanced and healthy life 

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