Fractional General Counsel (UK/US Commercial Law)

One year contract (outside IR35), up to 3 Days per Week

Location: Central London (1-2 days per week onsite)
Commitment: Fractional / Part-Time (Up to 3 days per week)

About the Role

We are working with a global media business to find a Fractional General Counsel to partner with their leadership team and provide high-impact, strategic legal guidance as they continue to scale and evolve their commercial offering.

This is a unique opportunity for an experienced legal leader who thrives in dynamic, fast-growing environments and is comfortable balancing hands-on execution with strategic advisory work. The role will be fractional, offering up to 3 days per week, including 1-2 days onsite in their Central London office.

Key Responsibilities:

Commercial & Corporate Legal Leadership

• Serve as the primary legal advisor to the business across commercial, product, and corporate matters.
• Draft, negotiate, and review a broad range of UK and US commercial contracts, ensuring compliance and best-practice standards.
• Lead initiatives to upgrade and streamline their commercial frameworks, templates, and contractual infrastructure.

International & Cross-Border Expertise

• Advise on multi-jurisdictional matters, ensuring compliant expansion and operations across key global markets.
• Support international commercial negotiations and risk mitigation strategies.

AI & Product Development Support

• Partner closely with product, engineering, and leadership teams on matters relating to AI development, data usage, intellectual property, and emerging regulatory frameworks.
• Proactively identify legal considerations related to new digital offerings and assist in their safe and compliant rollout.

M&A & Strategic Projects

• Provide legal oversight for corporate transactions, including M&A, investments, due diligence, and integration work.
• Support strategic commercial initiatives and contribute to long-term risk management and governance.

About You

We’re looking for someone who brings:

• Extensive post-qualification experience (UK-qualified lawyer; US bar admission a plus).
• Strong background in commercial law across UK and US markets, with robust experience drafting and negotiating complex agreements.
• Demonstrated international legal exposure, ideally in fast-paced, scaling or tech-enabled environments.
• Familiarity with AI-related legal considerations, including emerging regulatory standards and data governance.
• Solid experience supporting M&A transactions from initiation through to execution.
• A pragmatic, business-focused mindset and the ability to communicate complex legal concepts clearly and confidently.
• Comfort operating in a fractional or advisory capacity while still delivering high-impact outcomes.

What’s on Offer

• Flexible, fractional engagement (up to 3 days per week).
• Opportunity to shape and elevate the legal and commercial foundations during a pivotal stage of growth.
• Collaborative, forward-thinking culture with exposure to diverse strategic initiatives.
• A central London office with 1-2 in-person days per week to connect with cross-functional teams.