Overview

We’re looking for a sharp, business-savvy Legal Director (8-10 PQE) in marketing and advertising to take centre stage at one of the world’s biggest media and entertainment brands for 12 months (as a maternity cover). This is a rare opportunity to be embedded in the motion picture marketing machine behind some of the most talked-about film premieres and promotions in the world (their slate includes 6 of the 10 highest-grossing films of the past 5 years).

This isn’t a back-office role. You’ll be right at the heart of the action, working with creatives, marketers, and publicity teams on everything from global premieres and red-carpet stunts to social influencer campaigns, sponsorships, live events, and brand collaborations.

If you’re a commercial Lawyer who thrives in fast-paced environments, loves solving complex legal puzzles on the fly and wants to see your work play out on cinema screens, streaming platforms, and billboards across EMEA, this is your chance.

The role and responsibilities are outlined below.

Responsibilities

• Acting as first legal point of contact for theatrical marketing, publicity, and promotions teams across EMEA.


• Advising on bold, multi-layered campaigns: influencer activations, native advertising, user-generated content, and real-time marketing.


• Safeguarding the brand while delivering commercial, solution-focused advice on everything from IP and compliance to publicity tours and stunts.


• Drafting and negotiating the full spectrum of marketing and events agreements: sponsorship, licensing, influencer, vendor, venue, digital platforms, contests, and more.


• Supporting high-profile premieres, screenings, and experiential events, ensuring they run safely and compliantly.


• Working with the music legal team on soundtrack use, data privacy teams on campaign compliance, and security teams on global publicity tours.


• Staying ahead of the curve from sweepstakes and prize rules across multiple jurisdictions to emerging issues like AI in supplier contracts.


• Managing know-how, templates and engaging with local counsel across EMEA.

Qualifications

• 8-10 PQE qualified Lawyer, ideally with in-house experience at another major media & entertainment business.


• Expertise in marketing and advertising law, with deep knowledge of EMEA/EU regulations.


• Confidence in advising on high-stakes campaigns with multiple stakeholders under tight timelines.


• Sharp drafting and negotiation skills.


• The ability to balance risk with creativity.


• Familiarity with voluntary industry standards (DAA, MMA, etc.) is a plus.


• Available to start at the beginning of November 2025.

Details

• Location: London, England, United Kingdom (hybrid working).


• Contract: 12-month maternity cover.


• Compensation: The range is provided by EJ Legal. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Benefits

• Hybrid working


• Competitive daily rate


• Opportunity to work on major campaigns across cinema, streaming platforms, and billboards in EMEA

As part of EJ Legal’s candidate registration and care process, all successful applications are responded to within 14 working days. If you have not been contacted within this timescale, your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. We may keep your details on our system on a confidential basis for future opportunities. If you would prefer us not to do this, please let us know.