Senior Legal Counsel (Director)

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London, Greater London, England, GBR
In-Office
Senior level
Information Technology
The Role
Lead legal counsel for a scaling technology start‑up project, advising on commercial, technology, AI, MVNO/MVNE and outsourcing agreements. Draft, review and negotiate complex cross‑border contracts, support AI governance, regulatory and competition issues, dispute resolution, M&A and procurement, manage external counsel and legal spend, and project‑manage legal workstreams to deliver timely outcomes.
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We’re looking for a Senior Legal Counsel / Legal Director – Commercial & Technology to join us in LondonRole overview
This is a senior, high‑impact legal role within Liberty Global’s Commercial Legal Team, based in London and sitting at the heart of one of the Group’s most exciting growth initiatives. You will provide first‑class legal support across complex commercial, technology and outsourcing matters, with a particular focus on a technology‑driven start‑up project that has been live for six months and is now scaling rapidly (the “Project”).
Working closely with the Legal VP for this area and partnering with the Legal Managing Director, you will act as a trusted adviser to senior stakeholders across Liberty Tech and the wider Group. While the Project will be your primary focus, you will also support broader commercial, technology, AI and outsourcing activity across Liberty Global’s operating companies and investments.
This role offers the opportunity to operate at pace in a growth environment, influence strategy, and help shape how Liberty Global delivers innovative, world‑class connectivity, entertainment and technology services.
What will you be doing?
  • Acting as the day‑to‑day legal lead on the Project, working closely with the Legal VP and senior business leaders
  • Advising on all legal aspects of a scaling, technology‑focused start‑up, including commercial operations and contracting models
  • Leading and supporting technology‑focused commercial agreements, including MSAs, TSAs, framework agreements and Statements of Work, as well as AI‑related matters
  • Supporting high‑value, complex and innovative outsourcing arrangements, including long‑term “living” contracts and ongoing SOWs
  • Partnering with Regulatory and Corporate Affairs on competition, regulatory and compliance issues affecting the Project and the wider Group
  • Drafting, reviewing and negotiating a wide range of complex commercial contracts across multiple jurisdictions
  • Feeding into commercial strategy and negotiation approach to deliver outcomes in the best interests of the Group
  • Contributing to AI governance, policy and ethics at Group level
  • Supporting dispute resolution, including coordination with external counsel and internal litigation leads
  • Project‑managing legal workstreams to ensure delivery on time and within budget
  • Collaborating with the Legal M&A and Strategic Services teams on transactions, including procurement and transitional services
  • Leading legal input on new ‘Growth’ initiatives, including management of external counsel and legal spend
We tend to look for people with:
Essential
  • Qualification as a lawyer with significant post‑qualification experience, ideally combining private practice and in‑house exposure
  • Strong experience in technology‑driven commercial work
  • Experience with MVNO / MVNE / mobile agreements
  • Proven ability to draft and negotiate complex commercial agreements
  • Broad knowledge of international commercial law, including IP, procurement, IT, AI and data privacy, with some corporate/M&A exposure
  • Confidence to act as the face of Legal with senior stakeholders, communicating with authority, tact and pragmatism
  • Experience managing complex, cross‑border workstreams
  • Strong self‑management, resilience and ability to handle changing priorities
  • Excellent communication, influencing and project management skills
  • Collaborative approach and ability to work effectively across cultures and disciplines
  • Fluency in English
Desirable
  • Experience in consumer law
  • Experience with talent and brand agency agreements
  • Exposure to B2B2C customer terms and conditions, including end‑user frameworks
Preferred education / qualification
  • Qualified solicitor or equivalent legal qualification
What’s in it for you?
  • Competitive salary + bonus (where applicable)
  • 25 days annual leave, with the option to purchase 5 more
  • Access to wellbeing and mental health benefits, including the Calm app, private medical, critical illness cover and dental insurance
  • Matched pension contribution up to 10%
  • 24 hours of paid Volunteer Time Off
  • Discounted gym and wellness memberships
  • Access to our car benefit scheme
  • Access to our online learning platform to support continuous development
  • The opportunity to join an innovative, fast‑paced and growth‑focused organisation
Who we are
Liberty Global is a dynamic team of operators and investors committed to generating and delivering value through the strategic management of Liberty Telecom, Liberty Growth and Liberty Services.
We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from

Skills Required

  • Qualified lawyer with significant post-qualification experience, ideally combining private practice and in-house exposure
  • Strong experience in technology-driven commercial work
  • Experience with MVNO / MVNE / mobile agreements
  • Proven ability to draft and negotiate complex commercial agreements (MSAs, TSAs, SOWs, framework agreements)
  • Broad knowledge of international commercial law including IP, procurement, IT, AI and data privacy, with some corporate/M&A exposure
  • Confidence to act as the face of Legal with senior stakeholders, communicating with authority and tact
  • Experience managing complex, cross-border workstreams
  • Strong self-management, resilience and ability to handle changing priorities
  • Excellent communication, influencing and project management skills
  • Collaborative approach and ability to work effectively across cultures and disciplines
  • Fluency in English
  • Qualified solicitor or equivalent legal qualification
  • Experience in consumer law
  • Experience with talent and brand agency agreements
  • Exposure to B2B2C customer terms and end-user frameworks
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The Company
HQ: London
3,443 Employees
Year Founded: 2005

What We Do

Liberty Global is a world leader in converged broadband, video and mobile communications and an active investor in cutting-edge infrastructure, content and technology ventures. With our investments in fibre-based and 5G networks we play a vital role in society, currently providing over 85 million fixed and mobile connections and rolling out the next generation of products and services, while readying our networks for 10 Gbps and beyond. We’re creating national champions, combining the best broadband and mobile networks under brands such as Virgin Media-02 in the UK, VodafoneZiggo in The Netherlands, Telenet in Belgium, Sunrise in Switzerland, Virgin Media in Ireland and UPC in Slovakia. Liberty Global Ventures, our global investment arm, has a portfolio of more than 75 companies and funds across content, technology and infrastructure, including strategic stakes in ITV, Univision, Plume, Lionsgate and the Formula E racing series. Our scale enables us to transfer knowledge and expertise across our operations and investments, creating a dynamic family of brands united in the pursuit of innovation and excellence. And we’re prioritising diversity, equity and inclusion in our workplace and communities, while reducing our impact on the environment. We are using technology as a force for good; for our people, our partners and the planet. Twitter https://twitter.com/libertyglobal Facebook https://www.facebook.com/libertyglobal Youtube https://www.youtube/c/libertyglobaltv Instagram https://www.instagram.com/libertyglobal

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