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.
Requirements
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.
Benefits
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.
Job title
Deputy General Counsel – 12-month Fixed Term Contract
Senior Counsel handling corporate and securities legal affairs for Etsy. Providing legal guidance on compliance with SEC regulations and corporate governance policies.
Privacy Counsel at AVEVA providing day - to - day privacy advice and managing privacy governance. Supporting data protection efforts while collaborating with various departments across the organization.
Data Privacy Counsel providing legal support on data privacy compliance and local regulatory matters at Varex Imaging. Collaborating to safeguard personal and sensitive information across operations.
Corporate Counsel providing strategic legal counsel on employment law matters for CDW. Partnering with HR and business leaders to manage employment risk in North America.
Commercial attorney at OpenAI negotiating agreements for consumer hardware. Collaborating with cross - functional teams on legal support and regulatory compliance.
Market Access Attorney providing expert legal advice on pricing, reimbursement, and distribution strategies for biopharmaceuticals. Ensuring compliance with laws while achieving business objectives in a competitive landscape.
Commercial Counsel legal role at Zip, supporting EMEA revenue teams and negotiating commercial contracts. Engaging cross - functional teams and ensuring compliance while driving revenue growth.
VP, Regulatory Counsel providing legal and regulatory advice to ensure compliance for fintech cryptocurrency products. Interface externally with regulators and service providers to safeguard from legal liabilities.
Regulatory Counsel supporting Binance's legal efforts in Brazil by handling approvals and contract negotiations. Driving legal strategy and compliance within a fast - paced blockchain organization.