VP, Legal

Interim VP, Legal - Commercial (Maternity Cover)

Location: London, UK (international scope)

Contract: Fixed-term maternity cover

Start date: ASAP

A leading global entertainment and technology-driven organisation is seeking an experienced Commercial Lawyer to join its international legal team on a fixed-term basis. This senior, hands-on role supports a wide range of commercial, consumer and regulatory matters across multiple international markets. It would suit a lawyer who thrives in a fast-moving, consumer-facing business and is comfortable working autonomously, managing competing priorities, and influencing senior stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Working across diverse business units and jurisdictions, you will:
• Draft, review and negotiate a broad range of complex commercial agreements, including:
• SaaS and technology contracts
• Sponsorship agreements
• Venue hire and related contracts
• Production and promoter agreements
• Festival, supplier and sponsorship arrangements
• Ticketing and other consumer-facing agreements
• Advise on consumer and regulatory matters, including consumer protection, ticketing practices and price transparency.
• Support the business on high-profile and reputationally sensitive issues with a strong focus on public perception and consumer trust.
• Provide pragmatic, commercially focused advice to stakeholders across international operations.
• Manage external counsel where required and collaborate with specialist in-house legal experts.
• Operate flexibly across a varied workload, adapting quickly to evolving business needs.

Requirements

• Qualified lawyer (England & Wales or equivalent)
• Approximately 8-15 years' PQE
• Strong private practice training from a well-regarded law firm
• Broad commercial experience, ideally gained in-house within a consumer-facing, technology or regulated environment
• Experience advising on a wide range of commercial legal matters
• Exposure to consumer regulatory issues is beneficial but not essential
• Comfortable working autonomously and supporting senior stakeholders
• Highly organised, adaptable and solutions-focused
• Experience in fast-paced, international businesses is advantageous
• Willingness to work across time zones and travel occasionally as required
• Please note our advertisements use PQE/salary levels purely as a guide. However we are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role.