Legal Counsel - Media Background

Legal Counsel – New Media Venture

Role overview

We are looking for an experienced Legal Counsel to be the dedicated legal lead for a newly established media venture within the Group. The successful candidate will handle all legal matters relating to the venture’s operations, content and commercial activities. They will build its legal framework and processes from the ground up and give practical, business-focused advice to senior management. The role reports to the General Counsel and sits within the Group’s wider legal function.

Key responsibilities

1. Set up the venture’s legal processes, templates, approval workflows and internal policies, in coordination with the General Counsel.
2. Lead licensing and ongoing regulatory compliance with the UAE Media Council and other relevant authorities, covering content standards, advertising codes and child protection requirements. Track regulatory developments across the region.
3. Review content, promotional material and advertising for legal risk before publication, managing defamation, privacy, intellectual property and regulatory exposure.
4. Draft and negotiate production, content acquisition and licensing, talent and presenter, advertising and sponsorship, and distribution agreements across relevant markets and platforms.
5. Protect original content, formats and brand assets, and make sure third-party rights are cleared, including