Legal Counsel - Commercial Technology - Maternity Cover - FTC 12 months London

Overview YouView is a TV software provider that utilises set top boxes, streaming pucks and Smart TVs to create the YouView User Experience. YouView s TV experience is powered by our reliable, resilient, and secure cloud backend, and our unique firmware allows us to control media playback, security and lower-level components. Our platform delivers variety and convenience by combining On Demand with live TV through an integrated editorial lens, which means our users get the best rich and relevant TV content across both free and pay services. The Role We require a qualified technology/commercial lawyer to provide Maternity Cover for a wide range of legal activities across the business. This role would suit: A self-starter who is already working in-house, or is ambitious and wants to make a first move into a fast paced commercial environment andwants to develop their general legal knowledge. A junior-level, self-motivated lawyer and who is looking to make their mark in a growing tech business. This role will report into the YouView Legal Director as part of a two-person Legal Team. Key responsibilities Review, draft and negotiate a wide range oftechnology contracts (SaaS, cloud infrastructure, software licences (incl. open source), statements of work). Work alongside the Legal Director by supporting various workstreams through the provision of expert advice in a variety of areas. Own and manage YouView s commercial contracts portfolio, by taking the lead on contract creation, review and negotiation with both customers and suppliers and all parts of YouView s ecosystem. Manage and advise on data protection issues and provide data protection training within the business; and Essential Skills & Experience English & Wales RegisteredQualified lawyer 3+ years post qualification experience or equivalent. Direct experience in negotiating technology, SaaS and cloud infrastructure contracts. Experience in data protection law and its application within a consumer-driven, data-rich environment. Excellent analytical, legal drafting and reviewing skills -we strive to maintain a culture of the upmost legal excellence. Ability to easily and eloquently articulate key legal and commercial issues.Communication skills are vital in this role. An ability to understand and respond to the varied needs of different stakeholder and/or shareholders across projects. A passion for delivering excellence. Confidence in their own abilities to deliver projects alongside business lead. An understanding of broadcasting technology (helpful though not essential). Benefits: Competitive Salary on offer Annual Bonus Flexible working Hybrid working model - we require all employees to come into the office 4 days per month. Relaxed office environment in the City of London, near Aldgate East station Pension Plan Private Healthcare Holiday purchase programme Staff Discount Scheme Home Office Allowance up to £400 to ensure you have the right tools/equipment for set up at home. Access to Learnably with an individual training budget to support your personal development & growth. Cycle 2 Work Scheme - Claim £2500 towards purchasing a bike/equipment. Employee Assistance Programme & Mental Health First Aiders Generous family-friendly policies We are committed to making our selection process accessible to everyone. If you need adjustments please contact ##### Offer to Interview Scheme Applicants who apply through the Disability Confident Interview Scheme and meet the minimum criteria for the role will be offered an interview. We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment process for anyone who wishes to make an application. About us: YouView is an on-demand TV service with over 70 live digital channels. It seamlessly combines seven day catch-up on BBC iPlayer, ITV Hub, All 4 and Demand 5 with a library of on demand television programmes, films and radio. A range of quality content is available via on demand players from Netflix, Now TV, Milkshake!, UKTV Play, STV and S4C. YouView has record, pause and rewind TV functionality as well as a simple search and more. Our social, supportive team is made up of the brightest minds available, in a truly dynamic business with clear growth and development potential. YouView launched in summer 2012, brought BT Sport over IP in 2013, an upgrade to 4k and the launch of Netflix in 2014, partnered with Sony to offer the UI for its TVs in 2015 and brought the first UHD device to the UK. YouView launched a major upgrade to its underlying platform in 2017 with an award-winning UI in the UK with a powerful cloud back office providing new data and insights into how consumers watch and find TV. YouView recently launched the BT TV Box Pro, which is Wi-Fi enabled and has received positive reviews. YouView continues to innovate and is working with the BBC to trial a UHD version of BBC iPlayer. YouView has won a number of major industry awards including Advanced TV Innovation of the Year at the 2017 Content Innovation Awards and Best Platform at the annual T3 Awards and most recently winner of the National Technology Awards for TV, Film and Broadcasting Technology of the Year. Find out more about us on our social media: LinkedIn At YouView, we are committed to creating a work environment where every colleague feels safe and comfortable being their authentic self, while also experiencing a strong sense of belonging that enables everyone to thrive. We place great value on building a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace that encourages, supports, and celebrates the diverse voices of our employees, inspiring innovation, and helping us to realise our vision and have a positive impact on society. YouView is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to building a diverse team of exceptional individuals. We are always looking to hire the absolute best talent and recognise that diversity in our experiences and backgrounds is what makes us stronger. We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on their race, religion, ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, gender identity, marital status, neurodivergent or disability status and it is our strong belief that the more inclusive we are as a business, the better our work will be. Please advise our team of any support you may require throughout your applicant journey. #J-18808-Ljbffr