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The Technology Legal & Business Affairs team sits at the centre of ITV’s digital transformation, supporting the technology functions that power our streaming platforms, data infrastructure and content distribution systems. Working closely with Group Technology, Media & Entertainment (M&E) Technology and Studios Technology, the team provides commercially focused legal advice that enables innovation while protecting ITV’s strategic and regulatory interests. This is a collaborative, fast-paced environment where legal expertise meets cutting-edge digital development — particularly within ITVX, our flagship AVOD/SVOD streaming service. We’re looking for a commercially minded Legal Advisor – Technology Legal & Business Affairs to join ITV on a 12-month fixed-term contract. Reporting to the Senior Legal Advisor of Legal & Business Affairs, you will provide high-quality legal support across ITV’s core technology teams, with a particular focus on Streaming Technology within M&E and the tech stack underpinning ITVX. This is a varied and hands-on role supporting supplier lifecycle management, technology contracting and digital transformation initiatives.
Job Responsibility:
Providing legal support to ITV’s Streaming, Technology & Data teams, primarily supporting ITVX
Drafting and negotiating a wide range of technology agreements, including SaaS, software licences, cloud services, app development, consultancy and data processing agreements
Advising on supplier onboarding, due diligence, AI governance and ongoing supplier lifecycle management
Identifying and mitigating commercial risks within contracts (including liability, indemnities, warranties and termination provisions)
Advising on disputes, termination notices and legal risk analysis
Working collaboratively with the Data Protection team to ensure privacy-by-design principles are embedded in new technology deployments
Coordinating contract approval and execution processes
Supporting wider Group-level legal and transformation projects as required
Requirements:
Qualified lawyer (UK or equivalent qualification)
1–5 years’ PQE (guideline) with experience in technology and commercial contracts
Strong drafting and negotiation experience across technology and services agreements
Proven ability to manage multiple stakeholders and work independently in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
Nice to have:
Commercially astute and solution-oriented, with a pragmatic approach to risk
Excellent communicator, able to build strong internal and external relationships
Confident working across cross-functional teams including Procurement, Data Protection, Finance and Cyber Security
Strong understanding of data protection, IP and IT licensing principles (experience in VOD/streaming advantageous)
Able to balance legal rigour with commercial realities and business priorities
Highly organised, capable of managing multiple contracts and competing priorities
A collaborative team player who can command credibility across senior stakeholders
Adaptable and resilient, comfortable working occasional longer hours when business demands require
What we offer:
Flexible working with a range of options
Generous holiday allowance, plus you can buy more
Annual bonus opportunity
Competitive pension contribution
Save as you earn - with an opportunity to buy ITV shares
Wellbeing and volunteering days plus a wide range of opportunities to help you live a balanced and healthy life