Senior Legal Counsel

Future
London
10 months ago
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Future plc is a leading global platform for specialist media. Our publications include PC Gamer, GamesRadar+, Tech Radar, Marie Claire, Who What Wear, The Week, Cyclingnews, FourFourTwo, Horse & Hound, Wallpaper*, Homes & Gardens, Ideal Home, CinemaBlend, Guitar World, and many more. Our businesses include Future Studios (video content), Marketforce (print distribution), and Future Creative (branded content). Our brands also include Go.Compare, an FCA regulated price comparison site.


What You'll Be Doing

Reporting to the Head of Legal, you will be a part of a UK based legal and governance team supporting Future's businesses across the globe. This will have a wide remit, including a mix of transactional and advisory work across our digital, print, video, advertising, social, and events channels. You will also support our General Counsel and Company Secretary with company secretarial and corporate governance matters.


Essential Experience that will put you ahead of the curve

  • You are qualified in England and Wales (or you are qualified in another common law jurisdiction and have significant post qualification experience in a company based in the UK or US).
  • You are comfortable in autonomously dealing with a wide variety of commercial work.
  • You have experience advising FCA regulated businesses. An understanding of the retail insurance market would be beneficial. You will have a working knowledge of e-commerce and consumer protection laws.
  • You enjoy overseeing the work of junior members of your team. You take an interest in the development of others.

Beneficial Experience

  • You have experience providing corporate and company secretarial support to a UK listed company.
  • You have either experience advising media or advertising businesses.
  • You have a working knowledge of any or all of the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act, the Online Safety Act, the FCA's Consumer Duty, and developments in AI regulation.
  • Experience of dealing with regulatory matters under any or all of the ASA/FTC, CMA, ICO, or Ofcom regimes.
  • Experience of managing disputes, including customer complaints. You understand the role of the FOS.

What's In It For You

The expected range for this role is £50,000 - £80,000. This is a Hybrid role from our Bath, Cardiff or London Office, working three days from the office, two from home.

  • Plus more great perks, which include:
  • Uncapped leave, because we trust you to manage your workload and time.
  • When we hit our targets, enjoy a share of our profits with a bonus.
  • Refer a friend and get rewarded when they join Future.
  • Wellbeing support with access to our Colleague Assistant Programmes.
  • Opportunity to purchase shares in Future, with our Share Incentive Plan.

Who Are We...

We're Future, the global leader in specialist media. With over 3,000 employees working across 200+ media brands, Future is a prime destination for passionate people worldwide looking to consume trusted, expert content that educates and inspires action - both online and off - through our specialist websites, magazines, events, newsletters, podcasts and social spaces.

We've got ambitious plans that further build on our growth momentum and unlock new opportunities - and we're looking for driven people who want to be a part of it!

Our Future, Our Responsibility - Inclusion and Diversity at Future

We embrace and celebrate diversity, making it part of who we are. Different perspectives spark ideas, fuel creativity, and push us to innovate. That's why we're building a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to thrive.

When it comes to hiring, we keep it fair and inclusive, welcoming talent from every walk of life. It's not just about what you bring to the table — it's about making sure the table has room for everyone. Because a diverse team isn't just good for business. It's the Future.

Please let us know if you need any reasonable adjustments made so we can give you the best experience!

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