Legal Counsel, Commercial

Condé Nast is one of the world's most renowned media publishing companies, creating and distributing every type of media today, spanning print and digital publishing in all formats. With a portfolio of some of today's most influential brands, the company continues to grow its audience through a global operational and content infrastructure across its 12 owned and operated markets. Headquartered in New York City, the company's owned and operated markets include China, France, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, Mexico & Latin America, Spain, Taiwan, UAE/Dubai, the U.K., and the U.S., with additional local license partners in over twenty additional markets across the globe. Lead brands include Vogue, The New Yorker, GQ, Architectural Digest, Condé Nast Traveler, Vanity Fair, Wired, Allure, Ars Technica, Bon Appétit, House & Garden, Pitchfork, Tatler, and Vogue Business.Job Description

Location:

London, GB

Condé Nast is a global media company producing the highest quality content with a footprint of more than 1 billion consumers in 32 territories through print, digital, video and social platforms. The company’s portfolio includes many of the world’s most respected and influential media properties including Vogue, Vanity Fair, Glamour, GQ, The New Yorker, Condé Nast Traveler, Allure, AD, Bon Appétit and Wired, among others.

We are headquartered in New York and London and operate in 32 markets worldwide, with a footprint of more than 1 billion consumers across print, digital, video and social platforms.

Condé Nast thrives on collaboration, and our teams come together in the office four days a week (Monday - Thursday).

We value diversity of background, views and cultures. We celebrate people for their personal qualities, skills and contributions, recognising the power our brands have to influence and shape culture.  

Business and Legal Affairs Team 

 

The Condé Nast Business and Legal Affairs team is led by the General Counsel based in our New York HQ and is comprised of colleagues in London, New York, China, Europe, Mexico, India, Japan and Taiwan. 

About the role

Reporting to the Senior Counsel, Commercial and Licensing, you will collaborate with and deliver advice to our commercial and consumer revenue teams, with a particular focus on media and digital advertising deals, events, custom and branded content and consumer regulatory compliance. 

The purpose of the role is to support our revenue teams in delivering deals and resolving issues in a creative and commercial manner. 

 

What you will do:

• Support the commercial teams by drafting, reviewing and negotiating revenue generating advertising and marketing contracts including for traditional and programmatic advertising, talent agreements, competitions and giveaways, non-disclosure agreements, sponsorships and events/activations.

• Advise on legal queries and contractual compliance relating to revenue deals for media and digital advertising and custom content across digital, print, video, social and experiential. 

• Negotiate our standard terms with advertising clients and talent agencies.

• Manage legal documentation for events including venue agreements, talent, sponsorship and barter arrangements.  

• Interpret and advise on Conde Nast’s Global Advertising Guidelines and their application to campaigns within the UK and the UAE.

• Knowledge sharing with commercial teams and colleagues within the Business & Legal Affairs team including with presentations and training on advertising disclosures, the DMCC, CAP codes and ASA guidance, including requirements applicable to influencers.

• Liaise and coordinate with colleagues handling production of branded content deals and events and develop workflows to maximise communication and efficiency.

• Keep up to date with relevant legal and regulatory updates with a particular focus on consumer laws relating to advertising, marketing, AI and subscriptions.

Who you are:

• Legally qualified in England & Wales with 2-4 years post qualification experience.

• Strong experience in commercial contracts gained either in private practice or in an in-house role, preferably in the media sector. Experience with IP law is preferred but not required. 

• Ability to work independently in a fast paced environment, across US, UK and Middle East time zones. 

• Ability to present legal advice in a pragmatic, problem solving and commercial fashion.

• Confident, self starter who welcomes the opportunity to develop strong relationships.

What benefits do we offer? 

• 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays) and extra days of annual leave if you move house or want to volunteer. 

• You’ll have access to a competitive pension scheme, Bupa Private Healthcare, Season ticket loans and eye tests.

• We offer a range of tools to support your wellbeing, including core hours, 10 remote days (from home or a country with a Condé Nast office location), access to our Employee Assistance Programme, corporate gym membership and cycle to work scheme.

• We’re a dog-friendly office, plus you’ll enjoy discounts and magazine subscriptions, keeping you up to date with all things Condé Nast.

• We encourage personal and professional growth through the Condé Nast Learning Hub, where you’ll find an extensive portfolio of learning courses and training, available in local languages.

• Our Employee Resource Groups provide a platform for employees to identify shared objectives, exchange ideas, and work on community priorities for our global workforce.   

What happens next?

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply below, and we will review your application as soon as possible. You can update your resume or upload a cover letter at any time by accessing your candidate profile.

Condé Nast is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, familial status and other legally protected characteristics.