MEDIA LITIGATOR, 6+ YEARS’ PQE, LONDON

SENIOR MEDIA LITIGATOR
c.6 YEARS’ PQE AND ABOVE
LONDON
PERMANENT, FULL-TIME
A rare and career-defining opportunity has arisen for an experienced media litigator to step into a strategic role at one of the UK’s foremost boutique media law firms. The firm is widely recognised as a trusted advisor to many of the UK’s leading independent production companies and broadcasters. With deep expertise in the legal and regulatory issues affecting television and VOD, the team is proud to help shape some of the most innovative and high-profile programming on screen today.

If you are a media disputes lawyer with c. 6 years' PQE (ad potentially much more) in defamation, privacy, contempt and related reputational risks, and you are looking to transition into (or deepen your work in) TV content compliance and pre-publication / pre-broadcast review, this is a standout opportunity!

About the Role
As a senior member of the firm, you will:

• Help develop the Legal & Compliance Department, shaping its strategy, processes and long-term growth especially as regards its litigation offering.
• Provide high-level legal and regulatory advice across defamation, privacy, contempt, reporting restrictions, newsgathering, copyright, Ofcom regulation and broader compliance issues.
• Develop and hone your experience of pre-broadcast and pre-publication review for a wide slate of programmes, including news, current affairs, factual entertainment and documentaries.
• Work closely with the CEO and senior management on firm-wide strategy, policy, compliance frameworks and business development especially as regards litigation.
• Represent the firm at industry events and panels, strengthening its brand and industry relationships.

About You
You will be:

• A solicitor (England & Wales) with at least 6+ years’ PQE in media litigation (and potentially much more), including a strong track record in defamation, privacy and contempt matters. You are likely to currently sit in a Senior Associate or salaried partner position.
• Experienced in advising broadcasters, production companies, publishers or other media organisations on high-stakes, sensitive and fast-moving disputes.
• Either experienced or interested in developing a strong skillset in editorial, reputational and regulatory issues, especially across TV or VOD compliance, pre-transmission review or regulatory liaison.
• An accomplished communicator with exceptional drafting abilities, sound commercial judgment and the confidence to provide decisive guidance.
• Ready for a senior leadership step—whether you are a current salaried partner or a Senior Associate seeking partnership responsibility. Plenty of support and a partnership pathway will be provided to at Senior Associate level. What’s on Offer 
• A senior leadership position with real strategic influence.
• The chance to take ownership of the developing media litigation practice area in a highly respected specialist media boutique.

• Exposure to cutting-edge programming and some of the most legally challenging issues in UK broadcasting.
• Competitive salary, discretionary bonus and benefits package.
• A collaborative, values-driven culture that champions innovation, autonomy and excellence.

If you are an experienced media litigator ready to get proactively involved in shaping a key practice area and the future of a leading media law firm, we would be delighted to hear from you.