In-House Legal Counsel

Interview Process:

• Screening - virtual screening call with the Talent Acquisition Partner
• 1st stage interview - Head of Legal (International) & Head of Procurement (UK)
• 2nd stage interview - Group General Counsel

What is the job?

Do you want to be the legal backbone of a multi-billion-dollar global entertainment company? That is exactly what we want from our new In-house Legal Counsel here at Cineworld & Picturehouse Cinemas.

You’ll be a core part of our legal team working closely with our Head of Legal (International), Navdeep Lali; providing expert advice on everything from commercial contracts to data protection.

You will be fundamental in assessing potential risks to the business and propose practical, business-focused solutions to help our various departments to continue delivering our vision of sharing joy through unforgettable experiences

What will you be doing?

• You will offer legal analysis and guidance on commercial contracts, ensuring alignment with business objectives while mitigating risks, lead contract negotiations and independently draft commercial agreements.
• You will manage and prioritise multiple complex legal matters effectively, whilst staying ahead of legal developments, particularly in data protection and emerging technologies, and advising on their impact to Cineworld’s business operations.
• You will collaborate with the UK legal team and various departments across the wider business, building strong relationships to become a trusted legal partner at Cineworld.

About you

• You’re a general commercial lawyer with a minimum of 5 years of PQE in a reputable law firm or in-house legal environment, where you can demonstrate a strong track record of negotiating supplier, procurement, and technology agreements, with a deep understanding of GDPR, privacy compliance, and cross-border data transfers.
• You’re well-versed in marketing, advertising, and B2B law, advising on everything from terms and conditions to prize competitions and ensuring CAP Code and ASA compliance.
• You bring a strategic mindset, balancing risk management with business innovation, clearly communicating actionable legal advice to senior internal stakeholders.
• You are comfortable working with a high degree of autonomy, have excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple workstreams at the same time and ensuring you meet tight deadlines.
• You will be a great fit, if our values resonate with you: We Create, We Perform, We Inspire. Read more about them here - About us

Who are Cineworld?

Cineworld…just a whole load of Cinema’s, right? Wrong!

As part of the Regal Cineworld Group, we are so much more than just screens and popcorn, we are a company dedicated to 'sharing joy through extraordinary experiences' via the wonderful world of film and entertainment.

This ethos resonates throughout the company in every aspect possible, whether you are in the People Team, the Marketing Team of part of the cinema teams that are face to face with our customers; we are all about bringing joy, happiness and extraordinary experiences.

With offices in Brentford, London (Cinema Support Office – CSO for Cineworld) and Leicester Square, London (Picturehouse), we have a variety of roles that see our people working on either a hybrid or field based/remote basis.

One thing we pride ourselves on at Cineworld is our people and being able to support our people to pursue the career paths they want within the Cineworld & Picturehouse brands. We help YOU grow. Read more about the Cineworld & Picturehouse culture here – Cineworld stories

Do you feel like you don’t have all the experience listed but would love to explore a career at Cineworld? Please still contact [email protected]. We understand that confidence gaps and imposter syndrome can get in the way of meeting incredible candidates, and we wouldn’t want this to prevent us from meeting you.