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Overview
This role is based in New York, NY. We are recruiting a talented Corporate Counsel to join the Informa Festivals Legal Team in New York, USA. This is an opportunity to become a valued business partner to a global B2B events business. Reporting directly to the Head of Legal for Informa Festivals and working closely with divisional and vertical Leadership teams, you will principally provide strategic legal guidance and oversight to the Cyber and Gaming verticals within Festivals. The role requires a proactive, solution-oriented legal mind with broad legal acumen who excels at ensuring compliance with laws, whilst balancing mitigating legal risks with enabling business objectives. You will need strong expertise in commercial law, contract negotiation, intellectual property management, and stakeholder management. The Informa Festivals Legal Team sits within the Informa PLC Legal & Governance Team, a highly regarded and award-winning business partner to the Informa Group. Key Responsibilities
Commercial Transactions: Lead the review, drafting, and negotiation of a range of high value, sometimes cross border commercial contracts, agreements & licences with customers and supplier. Provide strategic guidance for commercial engagements with global clients and suppliers for the Gaming and Cyber verticals as well as advising US components of the Marketing and Fintech verticals. Updating various agreement templates to align with changing business policies, legal risks and regulatory compliance requirements. Leading support to the verticals on complex IP/copyright-related matters. Drafting agreements and technical documentation to support the development and implementation of new digital and other subscription products, including AI. Support business development opportunities by providing input on and reviewing proposals. Attend to a wide range of other US specific legal matters across the Festivals division, including regulatory and compliance matters (such as data privacy compliance), legal due diligence investigations and supporting integration of M&A targets. Taking a lead on managing and resolving third party disputes within the Cyber and Gaming vertical, alongside the Head of Legal for Festivals. Stakeholder Collaboration: Build and maintain strong relationships with the vertical leadership team and act as a trusted advisor to the brand teams. Provide strategic legal counsel on critical business decisions in order to optimise legal risk and financial outcomes. Play an active role in the Informa Festivals Legal Team, participating in team initiatives and cross brand collaborations. Build and maintain strong relationships with the legal brand partners in the Marketing and Fintech verticals, external advisors and (where relevant) industry associations and bodies. Liaise as required with senior management and other colleagues in the wider Group and Global Support functions including the L&G team (e.g. HR Legal, Compliance, Co Sec, Data Privacy). Qualifications
2-4 years of qualified legal experience (PQE is a given as a guide only) in the US. Strong experience within an in-house legal function, either through secondments from private practice or prior in-house experience. Demonstrated expertise in commercial legal matters of varying complexity, legal risk management, governance, and commercial law as well as a good understanding of Data Privacy and AI issues, relevant law and regulation would be beneficial. Experience of managing and resolving legal disputes to an effective solution, is desirable. Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to influence stakeholders at all levels, including excellent written and verbal communication skills with an ability to explain complex legal issues in a clear and simple manner. Commercially minded with strong understanding of business needs and the ability to balance legal considerations with commercial objectives/strategic imperatives. Ability to align legal strategies with the company's business goals, helping to navigate challenges and seize opportunities. Strategic thinking with strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities. An enthusiastic and proactive approach to work, with an ability to prioritize effectively. Comfortable rolling up your sleeves and managing a variety of tasks simultaneously in a dynamic and fast paced environment. An eagerness to learn! A keen desire to contribute to a strong, fun and high performing team culture. Additional Information
We believe that great things happen when people connect face-to-face. We work in-person with each other, or with customers and partners, three days a week or more. When you're not spending time together in one of our offices or other workplaces - like at an Informa event - you get the flexibility and support to work from home or remotely. We work hard to make sure Life at Informa is rewarding, supportive and enjoyable for everyone. See what our colleagues have to say at LifeAt.Informa.com Benefits
Great community:
a welcoming culture with in-person and online social events, charity day and active colleague groups promoting a positive, supportive, and collaborative work environment Broader impact:
take up to four days per year to volunteer, with charity match funding available too Career opportunity:
bespoke training and learning, mentoring platforms and on-demand courses; internal job moves encouraged Time out:
15 days PTO rising to 20 after three years and 25 after six years, plus 10 national holidays, a birthday leave day and the chance to work from almost anywhere for up to four weeks a year Competitive benefits including 401k match, health, vision and dental insurance, parental leave and an ESPP Strong wellbeing support through EAP and related programs Recognition for great work through global awards and kudos programs As an international company, opportunity to collaborate with teams around the world The salary range for this role is $175,000- $195,000/YR, based on experience. This posting will automatically expire on Oct 8, 2025. We are an Equal Opportunities Employer and are committed to diversity and inclusion. If you would like to request reasonable adjustments or accommodations to assist your participation in the hiring process, please inform the appropriate Talent Acquisition Partner for the role. See our website for full information. See how Informa handles your personal data when you apply for a job here.
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This role is based in New York, NY. We are recruiting a talented Corporate Counsel to join the Informa Festivals Legal Team in New York, USA. This is an opportunity to become a valued business partner to a global B2B events business. Reporting directly to the Head of Legal for Informa Festivals and working closely with divisional and vertical Leadership teams, you will principally provide strategic legal guidance and oversight to the Cyber and Gaming verticals within Festivals. The role requires a proactive, solution-oriented legal mind with broad legal acumen who excels at ensuring compliance with laws, whilst balancing mitigating legal risks with enabling business objectives. You will need strong expertise in commercial law, contract negotiation, intellectual property management, and stakeholder management. The Informa Festivals Legal Team sits within the Informa PLC Legal & Governance Team, a highly regarded and award-winning business partner to the Informa Group. Key Responsibilities
Commercial Transactions: Lead the review, drafting, and negotiation of a range of high value, sometimes cross border commercial contracts, agreements & licences with customers and supplier. Provide strategic guidance for commercial engagements with global clients and suppliers for the Gaming and Cyber verticals as well as advising US components of the Marketing and Fintech verticals. Updating various agreement templates to align with changing business policies, legal risks and regulatory compliance requirements. Leading support to the verticals on complex IP/copyright-related matters. Drafting agreements and technical documentation to support the development and implementation of new digital and other subscription products, including AI. Support business development opportunities by providing input on and reviewing proposals. Attend to a wide range of other US specific legal matters across the Festivals division, including regulatory and compliance matters (such as data privacy compliance), legal due diligence investigations and supporting integration of M&A targets. Taking a lead on managing and resolving third party disputes within the Cyber and Gaming vertical, alongside the Head of Legal for Festivals. Stakeholder Collaboration: Build and maintain strong relationships with the vertical leadership team and act as a trusted advisor to the brand teams. Provide strategic legal counsel on critical business decisions in order to optimise legal risk and financial outcomes. Play an active role in the Informa Festivals Legal Team, participating in team initiatives and cross brand collaborations. Build and maintain strong relationships with the legal brand partners in the Marketing and Fintech verticals, external advisors and (where relevant) industry associations and bodies. Liaise as required with senior management and other colleagues in the wider Group and Global Support functions including the L&G team (e.g. HR Legal, Compliance, Co Sec, Data Privacy). Qualifications
2-4 years of qualified legal experience (PQE is a given as a guide only) in the US. Strong experience within an in-house legal function, either through secondments from private practice or prior in-house experience. Demonstrated expertise in commercial legal matters of varying complexity, legal risk management, governance, and commercial law as well as a good understanding of Data Privacy and AI issues, relevant law and regulation would be beneficial. Experience of managing and resolving legal disputes to an effective solution, is desirable. Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to influence stakeholders at all levels, including excellent written and verbal communication skills with an ability to explain complex legal issues in a clear and simple manner. Commercially minded with strong understanding of business needs and the ability to balance legal considerations with commercial objectives/strategic imperatives. Ability to align legal strategies with the company's business goals, helping to navigate challenges and seize opportunities. Strategic thinking with strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities. An enthusiastic and proactive approach to work, with an ability to prioritize effectively. Comfortable rolling up your sleeves and managing a variety of tasks simultaneously in a dynamic and fast paced environment. An eagerness to learn! A keen desire to contribute to a strong, fun and high performing team culture. Additional Information
We believe that great things happen when people connect face-to-face. We work in-person with each other, or with customers and partners, three days a week or more. When you're not spending time together in one of our offices or other workplaces - like at an Informa event - you get the flexibility and support to work from home or remotely. We work hard to make sure Life at Informa is rewarding, supportive and enjoyable for everyone. See what our colleagues have to say at LifeAt.Informa.com Benefits
Great community:
a welcoming culture with in-person and online social events, charity day and active colleague groups promoting a positive, supportive, and collaborative work environment Broader impact:
take up to four days per year to volunteer, with charity match funding available too Career opportunity:
bespoke training and learning, mentoring platforms and on-demand courses; internal job moves encouraged Time out:
15 days PTO rising to 20 after three years and 25 after six years, plus 10 national holidays, a birthday leave day and the chance to work from almost anywhere for up to four weeks a year Competitive benefits including 401k match, health, vision and dental insurance, parental leave and an ESPP Strong wellbeing support through EAP and related programs Recognition for great work through global awards and kudos programs As an international company, opportunity to collaborate with teams around the world The salary range for this role is $175,000- $195,000/YR, based on experience. This posting will automatically expire on Oct 8, 2025. We are an Equal Opportunities Employer and are committed to diversity and inclusion. If you would like to request reasonable adjustments or accommodations to assist your participation in the hiring process, please inform the appropriate Talent Acquisition Partner for the role. See our website for full information. See how Informa handles your personal data when you apply for a job here.
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