Channel 4

About the Company

Channel 4 is free-to-air and freely available to all of the UK. We have the UK’s biggest free streaming service, plus a network of six television channels.

Since Channel 4 was created in 1982, it has been at the centre of national conversations and a catalyst for the creation of a world-beating production sector in the UK.

Our purpose is to create change through entertainment. We do this by representing unheard voices, challenging with purpose and reinventing entertainment.

Our unique model – commercially-funded but publicly-owned – means that we’re able to offer independent and distinctive, universal content reflecting the interests of different communities across the UK.

As a publisher-broadcaster, Channel 4 commissions UK content from the independent production sector and currently works with around 300 creative companies across the UK every year.

We have the youngest-skewing public service channel in the UK – and we reach more 16-34-year-olds than any other commercial broadcaster across streaming and TV.

Through Film4, Channel 4 invests in British filmmakers to huge critical acclaim, winning 43 Oscars and 97 BAFTAs since inception.

Channel 4’s board ensures that we fulfil our remit and deliver our financial responsibilities.

Channel 4 will never request bank details from job applicants in connection with a job offer. Any official job offers will only be made through Channel Four Television Corporation directly, and not through any subsidiaries. Please remain cautious and report any suspicious communications claiming to represent Channel 4.

Listed Jobs

Company Name

Channel 4

Job Title

Lawyer (Technology)

Job Description

Job title: Lawyer (Technology) Role Summary: Provide legal and commercial support to Channel 4’s Technology team, drafting and negotiating technology‑related contracts, advising on IP and data protection, and delivering pragmatic legal solutions that align with company objectives. Expectations: • Deliver high‑quality legal work within agreed timeframes. • Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of technology contract law and data protection. • Communicate complex legal concepts clearly to non‑lawyers. • Manage multiple, high‑priority matters independently while ensuring stakeholder expectations are met. Key Responsibilities: - Draft and negotiate agreements with technology suppliers (software development, licensing, SaaS, outsourcing, playout distribution). - Advise the Technology team and Procurement on procurement projects and technology contracts. - Draft and negotiate general commercial contracts (marketing, advertising sales, publicity, press). - Update and maintain template documentation. - Identify legal risks, provide recommendations, and escalation when necessary. - Collaborate with Information Security, Data Protection, and other stakeholders to ensure timely contract execution. Required Skills: - Qualified commercial lawyer (NQ–3 years PQE). - Strong drafting and negotiation skills across commercial and technology contracts. - Experience with software licensing, development, SaaS, outsourcing, and professional services agreements. - Knowledge of IP and data protection matters in a technology context. - Ability to work independently, prioritize, and meet deadlines. - Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to explain complex legal issues to non‑lawyers. - Detail‑oriented, analytical, and risk‑aware decision making. - Collaborative team player with a proactive, can‑do attitude. Required Education & Certifications: - Qualified commercial lawyer in England & Wales or equivalent jurisdiction. - Degree in Law (LLB, LLB Honors, or equivalent). - Additional qualifications in technology or intellectual property law are advantageous.

England, United kingdom

Hybrid

22-12-2025