Legal Adviser

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.

Workplace: ITV London, White City + Hybrid (2 to 3 days in the office per week)

The team..

The Group Legal team at ITV plc provides specialist advice and support to the business (including to the Studios and Media & Entertainment divisions) in connection with general commercial and operational matters; corporate transactions; data protection; litigation; technology; and compliance, competition and regulatory matters.

The role..

We’re looking for a commercially minded Legal Advisor to join ITV on a 12-month fixed-term contract. Reporting to the Director of Corporate & Legal Affairs, you will provide commercial legal advice and support to various ITV Group teams, including Procurement, Finance and HR on both operational matters and group-wide projects. The role focuses primarily on drafting and negotiating a wide range of commercial contracts, primarily third-party supplier agreements, with a particular focus on separation activities in advance of the divestment of ITV’s Media & Entertainment business.

This is a varied and hands-on role supporting supplier lifecycle management and contracting. You will advise on a broad range of agreements and commercial matters, ensuring legal risk is managed pragmatically while enabling the business to move at pace. Working closely with stakeholders across the business, you’ll play a key role in delivering joined-up, commercially sound legal solutions.

Some of your key day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Providing legal support on material third party supplier arrangements with a key focus on separation activities in advance of the divestment of ITV’s Media & Entertainment business.
• Drafting and negotiating a broad range of commercial contracts (predominantly third party supplier contracts).
• Identifying and mitigating legal and commercial risks within contracts (including liability, indemnities, warranties and termination provisions).
• Advising on contract interpretation and legal risk analysis.
• Coordinating contract approval and execution processes.
• Building trusted relationships with senior internal stakeholders.
• Providing commercial legal advice and support to Group-level matters and strategic projects as required.

Skills you’ll need (minimum criteria)

• Qualified lawyer (UK or equivalent qualification) with PQE obtained in private practice or in-house.
• Extensive commercial law expertise and experience gained in a top tier private practice firm or in-house legal team.
• Strong drafting and negotiation experience of commercial contracts (particularly third party supplier agreements).
• Proven ability to manage multiple stakeholders and work independently in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Other things we’re looking for (key criteria)

• Commercially astute and solution-oriented, with a pragmatic approach to risk.
• Excellent communicator, able to build strong internal and external relationships.
• Confident working across cross-functional teams including Procurement, Data Protection, Finance, Tax and Cyber Security.
• Strong understanding of data protection and IP principles.
• Able to balance legal rigour with commercial realities and business priorities.
• Highly organised, capable of managing multiple contracts and competing priorities.
• A collaborative team player who can command credibility across senior stakeholders.
• Adaptable and resilient, comfortable working occasional longer hours when business demands require.

Please note, on occasion we may receive a very large volume of applications which means applications for a role may close earlier than the referenced closing date. We’d encourage you to apply as soon as possible if interested.