231 Legal General jobs in London
Senior Lawyer - General Legal (UKI)
Posted 24 days ago
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At Kyndryl, we design, build, manage and modernize the mission-critical technology systems that the world depends on every day. So why work at Kyndryl? We are always moving forward - always pushing ourselves to go further in our efforts to build a more equitable, inclusive world for our employees, our customers and our communities.
**The Role**
Kyndryl is seeking a dynamic, highly skilled **Senior Lawyer** to join our UKI Legal team. In this key role, you will act as a **trusted advisor** to business leaders on high-value **IT outsourcing** , cybersecurity, commercial contracts, and regulatory matters-supporting not only the UK and Ireland market, but also collaborating cross-border, particularly across Europe and the US.
You will lead the legal support on complex outsourcing deals, infrastructure services, and commercial disputes. This role requires both **strategic thinking and hands-on execution** , as you'll be working closely with senior stakeholders, supporting critical negotiations, drafting complex agreements, resolving disputes, and advising on compliance and governance topics.
You will report to a senior legal leader within Kyndryl and work autonomously while contributing as a core member of a collaborative, high-performing legal function.
**Key Responsibilities**
+ Lead **contract negotiation, drafting, and legal advisory** for complex IT outsourcing and services agreements
+ Provide legal support on **dispute resolution** , escalations, and commercial conflict management
+ Advise on **GDPR, cybersecurity, intellectual property, data protection** , and other regulatory topics
+ Support cross-functional teams with **corporate legal advice** , contract reviews, and internal governance
+ Collaborate on **cross-border transactions** , particularly within the EU and US regions
+ Partner with internal stakeholders to balance **commercial opportunity and legal risk**
+ Contribute to team mentoring and internal legal knowledge sharing
+ Operate as a key player in a small but highly effective legal team, with high visibility and impact
**Who You Are**
**Required Qualifications**
+ Qualified solicitor, admitted to practice in **England and Wales** , with a minimum of **5 years PQE** (required)
+ Proven experience in **IT outsourcing** , commercial contracts, and corporate legal matters
+ Strong background in both **law firm** and **in-house environments** , ideally within multinational or blue-chip technology organisations
+ Hands-on experience negotiating **GDPR provisions** and data privacy terms in complex agreements
+ Familiarity with **dispute resolution** , **intellectual property** , and **licensing frameworks**
+ Ability to advise on **cybersecurity clauses** and incident-related provisions in contracts
+ Excellent communication skills and **comfort engaging with C-level stakeholders**
**Preferred Qualifications**
+ Exposure to **regulatory areas** such as FCPA, competition law, and export/import controls
+ Experience supporting **public sector** or **regulated industry** clients
+ Background working in **cross-border legal environments** (Europe and/or US)
+ Leadership or mentoring experience within legal or cross-functional teams
**Being You**
Diversity is a whole lot more than what we look like or where we come from, it's how we think and who we are. We welcome people of all cultures, backgrounds, and experiences. But we're not doing it single-handily: Our Kyndryl Inclusion Networks are only one of many ways we create a workplace where all Kyndryls can find and provide support and advice. This dedication to welcoming everyone into our company means that Kyndryl gives you - and everyone next to you - the ability to bring your whole self to work, individually and collectively, and support the activation of our equitable culture. That's the Kyndryl Way.
**What You Can Expect**
With state-of-the-art resources and Fortune 100 clients, every day is an opportunity to innovate, build new capabilities, new relationships, new processes, and new value. Kyndryl cares about your well-being and prides itself on offering benefits that give you choice, reflect the diversity of our employees and support you and your family through the moments that matter - wherever you are in your life journey. Our employee learning programs give you access to the best learning in the industry to receive certifications, including Microsoft, Google, Amazon, Skillsoft, and many more. Through our company-wide volunteering and giving platform, you can donate, start fundraisers, volunteer, and search over 2 million non-profit organizations. At Kyndryl, we invest heavily in you, we want you to succeed so that together, we will all succeed.
**Get Referred!**
If you know someone that works at Kyndryl, when asked 'How Did You Hear About Us' during the application process, select 'Employee Referral' and enter your contact's Kyndryl email address.
Kyndryl is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. Kyndryl is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.
Senior Vice President, Business & Legal Affairs, Working Title - Film & TV
Posted 7 days ago
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Working Title projects have received a total of 10 Best Picture Nominations and have won 15 Academy Awards (including Joe Wright's Darkest Hour, Tom Hooper's The Danish Girl, James Marsh's The Theory of Everything, Tom Hooper's Les Misérables, Joe Wright's Anna Karenina, Tim Robbins' Dead Man Walking; Joel and Ethan Coen's Fargo; Shekhar Kapur's Elizabeth and Elizabeth: The Golden Age; and Joe Wright's Atonement), 11 Golden Globes, over 40 BAFTA Awards and numerous prestigious prizes at the Cannes and Berlin International Film Festivals.
The company's commercial and critical hits include My Beautiful Laundrette, Sid & Nancy, The Interpreter, About a Boy, Ali G, Notting Hill, Elizabeth, Fargo, Dead Man Walking, Bean, High Fidelity, Johnny English, Billy Elliot, Four Weddings and a Funeral, Bridget Jones's Diary, Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason, A Serious Man, O Brother, Where Art Thou?, Love Actually, Shaun of the Dead, Pride & Prejudice, Nanny McPhee, United93, Mr. Bean's Holiday, Hot Fuzz, Elizabeth: The Golden Age, Burn After Reading, Frost/Nixon, Atonement, Senna, Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy, Contraband, Anna Karenina, Les Misérables, About Time, Rush, Trash, Everest, Legend, The Danish Girl, Hail Caesar!, Bridget Jones's Baby, Victoria and Abdul, Baby Driver, Darkest Hour, Yesterday, Mary Queen of Scots, Rebecca, Emma, The High Note, Last Night in Soho and Cyrano, Ticket to Paradise, Matilda, The Swimmers, What's Love got to do with it?, Polite Society, Blitz, as well as We Are Lady Parts and Everything I Know About Love for Working Title TV.
Recent releases include Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy (Universal Pictures), The Substance (Mubi), Coralie Fargeat's explosive feminist take on body horror starring Demi Moore and Margaret Qualley, Honey Don't (Focus Features) starring Margaret Qualley, Aubrey Plaza and Chris Evans, and Lena Dunham's eagerly anticipated series, Too Much (Netflix), starring Megan Stalter and Will Sharpe, written and directed by Lena Dunham with original music from Luis Felber.
Working Title's upcoming slate includes Sense and Sensibility (Focus Features), directed by Georgia Oakley and starring Daisy Edgar Jones, Crime 101 (Amazon MGM), an adaptation of the Don Winslow novella, directed by Bart Layton and starring Chris Hemsworth, Mark Ruffalo and Halle Berry, historical drama Pressure (Studiocanal & Focus Features), directed by Anthony Maras, starring Andrew Scott, Kerry Condon and Brendan Fraser, Finding Emily (Focus Features), a romantic comedy set in Manchester, written by Rachel Hirons, directed by Alicia MacDonald and starring Angourie Rice and Spike Fearn, Three Bags Full (Amazon MGM), starring Hugh Jackman, Nicolas Braun, Nicolas Galitzine, Molly Gordon, Hong Chau and Emma Thompson, as well as Jo Nesbø's Harry Hole (Netflix) series adapted by leading crime-writer Jo Nesbø from his best-selling books, directed by Øystein Karlson, starring Tobias Santelmann and Joel Kinnaman.
This programming exemplifies Working Title's commitment to pushing boundaries and embracing diverse narratives that resonate with contemporary audiences.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:
Film and TV Development:
+ Negotiate and conclude high level commercial deal terms with (a) UK, US and other international agents and lawyers for talent and rights and (b) financiers and commissioners for film and TV development
+ Manage internal approvals prior to offers going out and during negotiations
+ Liaising with WT's home studios (UP for film and UIS/USG for TV)
+ Draft, or delegate drafting to VP Legal/Manager BALA/Associate Legal Counsel or outside counsel (as and where appropriate), a wide range of agreements including commissioning/financing agreements, option/purchase agreements (and option/quitclaim agreements), writer agreements, director agreements, producer agreements, copyright assignment agreements, novation agreements, licence agreements, services agreements and acting agreements.
+ Manage co-development and co-production deals and drafting (or delegating the drafting of) corresponding agreements.
Film and TV pre-production/production/post-production:
+ Assist Head of CA/BALA with managing all Business Affairs and Legal responsibilities and tasks on productions and managing projects from conception (in development) continuing through to and until pre-production, production, post-production and delivery.
+ Negotiate lead and above the line talent deals, liaise with UK and US agents and lawyers.
+ Draft and/or delegate drafting of above the line agreements - manage the negotiations with talent representatives of such agreements.
+ Have ability to construct financial and formal offers/proposals with varying financial structures for different talent including, without limitation, fixed compensation, contingent compensation and deferments. Manage internal approvals and making of offers to talent representatives or other service providers.
+ In conjunction with VP Legal, liaise and manage external production counsel's role on productions.
+ Liaise with different divisions of the Studio to obtain answers to BA/legal/production/finance queries e.g. Labor Relations, Risk Management, Tax, Data Privacy Departments.
+ Oversee and manage VP Legal and Manager BALA.
+ Approving and signing off on deal summaries, budget charges information and invoices.
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
+ Production Meetings: BA/Legal representative in regular production meetings where required.
+ Creative Meetings: BA/Legal representative in regular internal Creative meetings where required.
+ US Liaison: liaising with Universal Pictures and USG's US BA/Legal team to support WT's US deals.
+ Supervision of Junior Team Members: Provide ongoing training and guidance to junior team members.
+ Support other WT Departments: Senior BA/Legal contact for Production, Creative and Finance teams.
QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:
+ 15+ years' experience in film and television business and legal affairs.
+ Academic Legal Qualification i.e. LLB or equivalent. Consideration will be given to candidates with significant in-house legal/business affairs experience and/or equivalent qualifications from another common law jurisdiction.
+ Strong negotiating skills with emotional intelligence, professionalism and an approachable, understanding, communication style
+ Highly organised, fast and efficient - presents clearly and gets to the point; and enjoys solving commercial and corporate problems - learns quickly and has clarity of thought.
+ Experience in dealing with contracts and legal documents, and an understanding of contractual language/excellent drafting skills.
+ Ability to work in a fast-paced, changing environment with a diverse and heavy workload.
+ Ability to identify, prioritise and manage urgent work assignments, and manage expectations of both colleagues and third parties in respect of other tasks.
+ Computer expertise with proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint.
+ Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with an ability to interact with a range of personalities.
+ Superb attention to detail.
+ Has a passion for all aspects of the entertainment industry.
+ Ability to foster and create strong relationships internally and externally with colleagues at Working Title, Universal, other studios/production companies/law firms/agencies that we work with.
Please note - The role requires a minimum of 4 days a week in Working Title's London office and a workday that spans the LA time-zone in order to complete deals efficiently.
The candidate must be able to demonstrate as much of the above through her/his CV (both in respect of professional path and extra-curricular achievements) and in interview.
As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. NBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.
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General Counsel
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General Counsel
Global Insurance Company
London, UK
A global general insurance business is seeking to hire an experienced and commercially minded General Counsel to lead its legal and governance function, in London.
This is a key executive appointment reporting directly to the CEO, with responsibility for all legal, regulatory, and corporate governance matters across the business. The General Counsel will act as a trusted adviser to the Board and senior leadership, ensuring the company operates within a strong legal and regulatory framework while supporting its commercial and strategic growth ambitions.
You will lead the in-house legal team, manage external counsel relationships, and play an influential role in areas such as commercial contracts, corporate governance, product development, and regulatory engagement. The role also carries responsibility for Company Secretariat duties and will have close collaboration with the Compliance and Risk function heads.
Key Requirements:
- Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales) with 10–15+ years’ PQE.
- Proven experience within the general insurance sector (retail, commercial, or specialty lines).
- Strong understanding of FCA/PRA regulation, Solvency II, SMCR, and corporate governance frameworks.
- Track record of providing strategic legal leadership at senior or Board level.
- Confident, pragmatic communicator with strong stakeholder management skills.
This is an exceptional opportunity to join a respected global insurer at a strategically important time, leading the legal agenda and influencing the future direction of the business.
Clare Wilkinson at Danos Group is exclusively retained to search. All applicants and 3rd party introductions will be sent to Clare for review and applications are treated in the strictest confidence.
General Counsel
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Job Title: General Counsel
Salary: to £180,000 depending on experience
Location: London
PQE: 5 Years +
Hybrid: Yes
Award-winning, independent property developer, with a portfolio of some of Europe’s largest urban development projects, are looking for a General Counsel to join their senior management team and provide subject matter expertise for all legal matters across their property portfolio.
A selection of Responsibilities:
- Provide legal advice in relation to commercial or property matters, and disputes
- Review and advise on contractual matters for the business
- Lead and support the In-House legal team with enquiries, consents, licences etc.
- Provide legal support, advice and strategic direction in relation to for profit Registered Provider
- Lead on regulatory and statutory compliance for for profit Registered Provider as well as any associated company
- Advise the board on corporate governance and ensure the company is run in line with best practice
- Ensure the company complies with all relevant laws, regulations and Articles of Association, where appropriate
- Organise and coordinate board and shareholder meetings including preparing agendas, distributing documents and recording minutes
- Implement and maintain risk management processes with a particular focus on property, GDPR, Anti Money Laundering and Anti Bribery procedures
- Lead and support the business with governance and compliance to ensure that processes are robust and legally compliant
- Provide guidance and advice on all property escalations and dispute cases across the portfolio
It is essential that you are a qualified solicitor with a minimum of 5 years’ PQE, have significant experience working across a multi development property portfolio, and have had exposure (or at least knowledge of) to for profit Register Provider processes. You must also have a proven track record in gaining the trust of stakeholders and be technically capable, as well as the ambition to work as a generalist within g a property asset management business.
Exceptional benefits on offer and beautiful offices – this is a fantastic opportunity to work for a leading property asset manager with an enviable portfolio of development projects.
McKinlay Law endeavour to contact all successful candidates within 24 hours. However, due to the volume of applications that we receive, we are not able to respond to every candidate individually. If you have not heard from us within 24 hours your application has been unsuccessful and we have not retained your details.
General Counsel
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General Counsel
Global Insurance Company
London, UK
A global general insurance business is seeking to hire an experienced and commercially minded General Counsel to lead its legal and governance function, in London.
This is a key executive appointment reporting directly to the CEO, with responsibility for all legal, regulatory, and corporate governance matters across the business. The General Counsel will act as a trusted adviser to the Board and senior leadership, ensuring the company operates within a strong legal and regulatory framework while supporting its commercial and strategic growth ambitions.
You will lead the in-house legal team, manage external counsel relationships, and play an influential role in areas such as commercial contracts, corporate governance, product development, and regulatory engagement. The role also carries responsibility for Company Secretariat duties and will have close collaboration with the Compliance and Risk function heads.
Key Requirements:
- Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales) with 10–15+ years’ PQE.
- Proven experience within the general insurance sector (retail, commercial, or specialty lines).
- Strong understanding of FCA/PRA regulation, Solvency II, SMCR, and corporate governance frameworks.
- Track record of providing strategic legal leadership at senior or Board level.
- Confident, pragmatic communicator with strong stakeholder management skills.
This is an exceptional opportunity to join a respected global insurer at a strategically important time, leading the legal agenda and influencing the future direction of the business.
Clare Wilkinson at Danos Group is exclusively retained to search. All applicants and 3rd party introductions will be sent to Clare for review and applications are treated in the strictest confidence.
General Counsel
Posted today
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Job Title: General Counsel
Salary: to £180,000 depending on experience
Location: London
PQE: 5 Years +
Hybrid: Yes
Award-winning, independent property developer, with a portfolio of some of Europe’s largest urban development projects, are looking for a General Counsel to join their senior management team and provide subject matter expertise for all legal matters across their property portfolio.
A selection of Responsibilities:
- Provide legal advice in relation to commercial or property matters, and disputes
- Review and advise on contractual matters for the business
- Lead and support the In-House legal team with enquiries, consents, licences etc.
- Provide legal support, advice and strategic direction in relation to for profit Registered Provider
- Lead on regulatory and statutory compliance for for profit Registered Provider as well as any associated company
- Advise the board on corporate governance and ensure the company is run in line with best practice
- Ensure the company complies with all relevant laws, regulations and Articles of Association, where appropriate
- Organise and coordinate board and shareholder meetings including preparing agendas, distributing documents and recording minutes
- Implement and maintain risk management processes with a particular focus on property, GDPR, Anti Money Laundering and Anti Bribery procedures
- Lead and support the business with governance and compliance to ensure that processes are robust and legally compliant
- Provide guidance and advice on all property escalations and dispute cases across the portfolio
It is essential that you are a qualified solicitor with a minimum of 5 years’ PQE, have significant experience working across a multi development property portfolio, and have had exposure (or at least knowledge of) to for profit Register Provider processes. You must also have a proven track record in gaining the trust of stakeholders and be technically capable, as well as the ambition to work as a generalist within g a property asset management business.
Exceptional benefits on offer and beautiful offices – this is a fantastic opportunity to work for a leading property asset manager with an enviable portfolio of development projects.
McKinlay Law endeavour to contact all successful candidates within 24 hours. However, due to the volume of applications that we receive, we are not able to respond to every candidate individually. If you have not heard from us within 24 hours your application has been unsuccessful and we have not retained your details.
Assistant General Counsel - Insurance
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A leading, Global Reinsurer is searching for an Assistant General Counsel. My client are a highly successful Reinsurer, operating in multiple global jurisdictions. This role will sit in their high quality Group legal function, supporting local entities and the wider group structure. They offer a highly flexible working model and strong progression opportunities.
You will be responsible for:
- Transactions - M&A, Capital Raisings, Intra-Group Restructuring
- Corporate Governance
- Reinsurance arrangements
- Group wide projects
- Management of a team of Lawyers
Your experience:
- 8 years+ PQE
- Extensive experience in the (re)Insurance market
- Corporate Law background - Ideally trained in a Corporate practice of a Law firm
- Experience working in-house in the (re)Insurance market
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Assistant General Counsel - Insurance
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A leading, Global Reinsurer is searching for an Assistant General Counsel. My client are a highly successful Reinsurer, operating in multiple global jurisdictions. This role will sit in their high quality Group legal function, supporting local entities and the wider group structure. They offer a highly flexible working model and strong progression opportunities.
You will be responsible for:
- Transactions - M&A, Capital Raisings, Intra-Group Restructuring
- Corporate Governance
- Reinsurance arrangements
- Group wide projects
- Management of a team of Lawyers
Your experience:
- 8 years+ PQE
- Extensive experience in the (re)Insurance market
- Corporate Law background - Ideally trained in a Corporate practice of a Law firm
- Experience working in-house in the (re)Insurance market
GROUP GENERAL COUNSEL - LITERARY & ENTERTAINMENT SECTOR
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MINIMUM c. 8 YEARS' PQE
LITERARY AND ENTERTAINMENT SECTOR
CENTRAL LONDON
Looking for your next big chapter?
We are acting for a renowned and fast-moving literary and entertainment agency working across publishing, media and franchise management. The business spans everything from representing world-class talent and negotiating complex rights deals, to building enduring global brands and businesses.
We are looking for a Group General Counsel to join the Senior Leadership Team and help shape the next stage of growth.
This isn’t a back-office legal role: it’s a front-and-centre, sleeves-rolled-up position where you’ll partner directly with our commercial leaders and clients. Reporting to the Group Managing Director, you will be the person who makes sense of complexity, spots opportunities others miss, and builds smarter, tech-enabled ways of working across the business.
You will:
- Lead a high-performing Legal & Business Affairs team, setting vision and driving growth.
- Advise on strategic client management opportunities across publishing, media, and beyond.
- Guide complex rights management and high-value dealmaking, with a sharp eye on long-term commercial success.
- Embrace technology and AI to cut through routine work, improve productivity and unlock more time for high-value thinking.
- Partner with senior leadership on growth strategies, M&A and development.
- A qualified lawyer (England & Wales) with strong commercial/IP and media expertise (8+ years PQE).
- Experienced in-house in publishing, media, or entertainment (this is a must) – but still hungry for more.
- Someone who thrives in fast-moving, entrepreneurial environments.
- A hands-on leader who builds trust, inspires teams, and leans into change.
- Passionate about harnessing innovation and technology to get things done smarter, faster, better.
Because it is rare to find a GC role this close to the action. You will be shaping client opportunities, driving commercial deals, and helping to grow imaginative brands that reach audiences worldwide.
If you’re ambitious, adaptable, and excited to build what’s next, this could be your perfect next move. If you are interested please send your CV to together with your current salary/notice details to organise a confidential discussion.
We aim to respond to all successful applications within 7 working days. If you have not been contacted within this time scale this means your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. We may keep your details on our system on a confidential basis for future opportunities in accordance with our privacy policy. If you would prefer us not to do this, please let us know.
GROUP GENERAL COUNSEL - LITERARY & ENTERTAINMENT SECTOR
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GROUP GENERAL COUNSEL
MINIMUM c. 8 YEARS' PQE
LITERARY AND ENTERTAINMENT SECTOR
CENTRAL LONDON
Looking for your next big chapter?
We are acting for a renowned and fast-moving literary and entertainment agency working across publishing, media and franchise management. The business spans everything from representing world-class talent and negotiating complex rights deals, to building enduring global brands and businesses.
We are looking for a Group General Counsel to join the Senior Leadership Team and help shape the next stage of growth.
This isn’t a back-office legal role: it’s a front-and-centre, sleeves-rolled-up position where you’ll partner directly with our commercial leaders and clients. Reporting to the Group Managing Director, you will be the person who makes sense of complexity, spots opportunities others miss, and builds smarter, tech-enabled ways of working across the business.
You will:
- Lead a high-performing Legal & Business Affairs team, setting vision and driving growth.
- Advise on strategic client management opportunities across publishing, media, and beyond.
- Guide complex rights management and high-value dealmaking, with a sharp eye on long-term commercial success.
- Embrace technology and AI to cut through routine work, improve productivity and unlock more time for high-value thinking.
- Partner with senior leadership on growth strategies, M&A and development.
- A qualified lawyer (England & Wales) with strong commercial/IP and media expertise (8+ years PQE).
- Experienced in-house in publishing, media, or entertainment (this is a must) – but still hungry for more.
- Someone who thrives in fast-moving, entrepreneurial environments.
- A hands-on leader who builds trust, inspires teams, and leans into change.
- Passionate about harnessing innovation and technology to get things done smarter, faster, better.
Because it is rare to find a GC role this close to the action. You will be shaping client opportunities, driving commercial deals, and helping to grow imaginative brands that reach audiences worldwide.
If you’re ambitious, adaptable, and excited to build what’s next, this could be your perfect next move. If you are interested please send your CV to together with your current salary/notice details to organise a confidential discussion.
We aim to respond to all successful applications within 7 working days. If you have not been contacted within this time scale this means your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. We may keep your details on our system on a confidential basis for future opportunities in accordance with our privacy policy. If you would prefer us not to do this, please let us know.