About the role

Deputy General Counsel at Rightmove supporting legal, compliance, and procurement functions. Leading strategic legal initiatives and advising executive stakeholders in a digital environment.

Responsibilities

Act as a senior legal advisor to executive stakeholders, providing pragmatic, solutions-oriented guidance on commercial, operational, and strategic matters.
Deputise for the General Counsel, as required, including attending various committees and subsidiary board meetings.
Help define and execute the legal team’s strategic roadmap, aligning legal frameworks and processes with business priorities.
Own the delivery of high-quality, business-focused advice on commercial contracts, product development, technology partnerships, marketing, and customer terms.
Lead or oversee complex contract negotiations, ensuring balance between legal robustness and commercial agility.
Partner closely with Product, Technology, Data, Marketing, Sales, and Finance teams to enable innovation safely and efficiently.
Support and advise on GDPR and privacy compliance across the group, partnering closely with the DPO.
Provide leadership on data-related risks, data sharing, vendor assessments, marketing compliance, and new product data flows.
Oversee management of Rightmove’s IP strategy, including trademarks, copyrights, and brand protection initiatives.
Advise on licensing, content use, IP disputes, and protection of proprietary technology and datasets.
Support compliance with key regulatory regimes (FCA, CMA, ICO, ASA, RICS, and others), advising stakeholders and leading operational improvements.
Lead, mentor, and develop members of the legal team, driving a high-performance and high-trust culture.

Significant experience (12+ PQE) in a senior in-house role (e.g., Associate GC, Legal Director, Head of Legal) within a large, complex or fast-growth organisation.
Proven track record of advising the most senior stakeholders in a business (Board of Directors, C-Suite, executives).
Strong grounding in commercial contracts, data protection, regulatory compliance, and intellectual property - comfortable owning these areas end-to-end.
Experience with advising in relation to AI deployment, creation and compliance.

Competitive compensation package.
Cash plan for dental, optical, and physio treatments.
Private Medical Insurance, Pension and Life Insurance, Employee Assistance Plan.
27 days holiday plus two (paid) volunteering days a year to give back, and holiday buy schemes.
Hybrid working pattern with 2 days in the office (either Milton Keynes or London).
Contributory stakeholder pension.
Life assurance at 4x your basic salary to a spouse, family member other nominated person in your life.
Paid leave for maternity, paternity, adoption, and fertility.
Travel Loan, Bike to Work scheme, Rental Deposit Loan.
Charitable contributions through Payroll Giving and donation matching.
Access deals and discounts on things like travel, electronics, fashion, gym memberships, cinema discounts, and more.