Senior Legal Counsel - Marketing (Team IT, IP & Innovation)

Salary Not Specified

IVP, City of Westminster

Full time
Permanent
Remote working

Posted today, 28 Sep | Get your application in now to be one of the first to apply.

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 2eb3a0060151419e87f764923b8b8e3e

IVP

Full Job Description

Your primary responsibility will be advising the marketing team on all kinds of international marketing activities and strategies.
You will provide strategic legal advice on a wide range of global events, campaigns and other marketing activities.
In addition, you will support the team in reviewing and negotiating agreements with suppliers and business partners (in particular agreements for software licences/tools, events or services).
Ensure compliance with UK and international laws and regulations.
Conduct training sessions for our teams on marketing-related legal topics.
Stay updated on changes in relevant laws and advise on potential impacts to the company.
Work with external counsel and provide interpretation of advice to internal stakeholders.
Provide proactive advice, fostering ownership and accountability, and aligned with company culture while managing risk.

Admission to practise law in the UK or US.
Solid practical experience in the relevant fields of law (in particular copyright, trademark, data privacy, contract and competition law).
A successful candidate should have ideally at least 5+ years of experience as a legal counsel specialising in advising in-house marketing functions (ideally combined with experience in an international law firm).
Proven experience in an international environment.
Experience working in a global tech company is highly desirable.
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Problem-solving and decision-making skills to analyse complex information and identify the key issue/action to drive resolutions.
Excellent written, verbal communication, and presentation skills in English as we are an English-speaking organization.
Experience in advising on relevant areas of law at a global level (including US and/or APAC).
Practical experience in advising purchasing departments.

DeepL is a global communications platform powered by Language AI. Since 2017, we've been on a mission to break down language barriers. Our human-sounding translations and intelligent writing suggestions are designed with enterprise security in mind. Today, they enable over 100,000 businesses to transform communications, reach new markets, and improve productivity. And, empower millions of individuals worldwide to make sense of the world and express their ideas.
Diverse and internationally distributed team: joining our team means becoming part of a large, global community with people of more than 90 nationalities. We're more than just colleagues; we're a group of professionals with a shared mission to connect diverse cultures. Our global presence is growing-we've doubled in size nearly every year, with our employees based in the UK, Germany, the Netherlands, Poland, the US, and Japan, and we continue to expand our network.
Open communication, regular feedback: as a language-focused company, we value the importance of clear, honest communication. We value smooth collaboration, direct and actionable feedback, and believe that leading with empathy and growth mindset makes us better together.
Hybrid work, flexible hours: we offer a hybrid work schedule, with team members coming into the office twice a week. This allows you to engage directly with your team and experience the unique energy of our workspace, while still enjoying the flexibility and comfort of working from home. With flexible working hours and trust in your productivity, we are in sync with your team's general locations and time zones to foster effective and seamless collaboration.
Regular in-person team events: we bond over vibrant events that are as unique as our team, from local team and business unit gatherings, to new-joiner onboardings, to company-wide events that bring us all together-literally.
Monthly full-day hacking sessions: every month, we have Hack Fridays, where you can spend your time diving into a project you're passionate about and get the opportunity to work with other teams-we value your initiatives, impact, and creativity.
30 days of annual leave: we value your peace of mind. With 30 days off (excluding public holidays) and access to mental health resources, we make sure you're as strong mentally as you are professionally.
Competitive benefits: just as our team spans the globe, so does our benefits package. We've crafted it to reflect the diversity of our team and tailored it to align with your unique location, to ensure you feel supported every step of the way.