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Legal Counsel

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Sky

4d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid & Senior Level
  • Legal
  • London

AI generated summary

  • You should have strong dispute resolution and IP skills, excellent communication and negotiation abilities, a commercial mindset, strategic thinking, and a proactive, positive attitude.
  • You will manage anti-piracy actions, advise on contracts and litigation, review legal documents, support brand protection, and contribute to team training and development initiatives.

Requirements

  • Strong dispute resolution skills, including in depth contentious experience and, ideally, intellectual property (copyright) training.
  • Excellent communication and negotiation skills, both in writing and face-to-face.
  • Commercial approach with an ability to engage with internal clients across Sky's business and devise creative solutions.
  • Ability to think critically and take a strategic approach in order to protect Sky's business.
  • A positive 'can do' attitude, an open inquiring mind and plenty of initiative.

Responsibilities

  • Assist with anti-piracy work, including actively managing actions and cases against pirate services (including private criminal prosecutions) and assisting with novel court applications brought by Sky to tackle piracy.
  • Advise on contractual analysis and general commercial litigation, as well as IP, and in particular copyright law.
  • Provide advice on contract drafting and other matters at pre-contractual stage, with a view to protecting Sky's position and minimising risks of disputes.
  • Review, analyse and summarise legal and commercial documentation.
  • Advise Group Security function on a variety of issues affecting Sky's brand, technology and content protection issues.
  • Contribute to team training, knowhow, professional development initiatives and coach and developing others (eg. our trainee) as appropriate.

FAQs

What is the main focus of the Legal Counsel role?

The main focus of the Legal Counsel role is to support Sky's fight against piracy through legal action, as well as to handle general commercial litigation and contractual dispute resolution advice.

What qualifications or experience are preferred for this role?

Strong dispute resolution skills, in-depth contentious experience, ideally with intellectual property (copyright) training, and excellent communication and negotiation skills are preferred for this role.

What kinds of cases will I be managing in this position?

You will be managing cases against pirate services, including private criminal prosecutions and novel court applications related to piracy, as well as general commercial litigation cases.

What opportunities for professional development are available?

The role offers first-class opportunities for development and growth within the team and across the broader legal department, including contributions to team training and coaching of others.

Where is the office located?

The office is located at the Osterley Campus, which is a 10-minute walk from Syon Lane train station, with shuttle bus options available from various nearby tube stations.

What perks are offered to employees at Sky?

Employees at Sky enjoy various perks including Sky Q, private healthcare, a generous pension package, discounted mobile and broadband, and access to Sky VIP rewards and experiences.

Is there a focus on inclusion and diversity in the workplace?

Yes, Sky is committed to inclusion and diversity, encouraging applications from all candidates and making reasonable adjustments to support individuals as needed.

Will I be required to undergo a background check?

Yes, if your application is successful, you will be asked to complete a criminal record check.

What is the team's approach to work?

The team operates with high standards, demonstrating commitment, integrity, and judgement, while focusing on providing business-focussed legal expertise that adds value to Sky.

Are there flexible working arrangements?

Yes, Sky offers flexible working arrangements, including a hybrid working approach that allows for collaboration in office spaces as well as remote work.

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Mission & Purpose

With 24 million customers across six countries, Sky is Europe’s leading media and entertainment company and is proud to be part of the Comcast group. Our 32,000 employees help connect our customers to the very best entertainment, sports, news, arts and to our own local, original content. Following the success of Sky originals like Chernobyl, we plan to double our investment in original content by 2024. We’re also developing a new TV and movie studio, Sky Studios Elstree, which is expected to lead to the creation of over 2,000 new jobs and generate an additional £3 billion of production investment in UK creative sector in the first five years alone. Our technology allows Sky customers to watch what they want, when they want, how they want and connects millions of people to content they love. And our online streaming service, NOW, brings viewers all the enjoyment of Sky with the flexibility of a contract-free service. We also believe that a company of our scale has a responsibility that goes beyond our business, and into the community. We recently announced a series of commitments to help tackle racial injustice and improve diversity and inclusion. To ensure the commitments are delivered, Sky will invest £10million per year across its markets for each of the next three years. We’re committed to being Europe’s first net zero carbon entertainment company by 2030 – two decades before we have to – and we’re an inclusive employer recognised by The Times and Stonewall for our commitment to diversity.