Legal Counsel

Are you a looking for your next legal role? 

Want to join one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024?

AXS, part of AEG, is a global leader in ticketing technology, helping millions of fans access live experiences around the world. We're hiring a Legal Counsel to support our UK and EU business, working closely with commercial, operational and international teams in a fast‑moving, partnership‑driven environment.

This is a broad commercial role covering live entertainment, digital platforms and consumer-facing services, with exposure to venues, promoters, festivals, artists and marketing partners across multiple markets.

What You'll Do

The Legal Counsel will advise AXS' businesses in the UK and EU in the following areas:

Commercial contracts

• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating B2B agreements across ticketing, live entertainment, technology and marketing partnerships
• Advising commercial teams on contractual risk, structure and practical legal solutions, while supporting scalable templates and processes

Business development & strategic support

• Supporting RFPs, tenders and new client pitches across the UK and Europe
• Advising on legal and regulatory considerations during client onboarding and new market launches

Consumer, e‑commerce & disputes

• Advising on B2C matters including website terms, consumer journeys, promotions and purchase terms
• Supporting consumer complaints, disputes and litigation matters, including managing external counsel when needed

Privacy, compliance & regulation

• Advising on privacy and data protection matters, including UK and EU requirements
• Supporting compliance projects and monitoring regulatory developments affecting ticketing, resale and e‑commerce

International support

• Providing legal support across multiple European markets including the UK, France, Sweden and Germany
• Working with international stakeholders and coordinating local counsel where required

What We're Looking For

• A qualified lawyer with a current practising certificate and 3+ years' post‑qualification experience
• Experience in commercial contracting, ideally within digital, music, media or entertainment businesses
• Strong negotiation experience and the ability to work across multiple stakeholders and priorities
• A pragmatic, solutions‑focused approach, comfortable working at pace and managing competing demands
• Experience working independently, with an interest in supporting the development of junior colleagues
• French or German language skills would be highly desirable.
• Experience working in or advising on France and/or Germany would be a strong advantage.

Ready to be part of live entertainment on a global scale?

If this role sounds like a good fit for your experience and interests, we'd love to hear from you — apply now and join the team shaping the future of live events at AXS.

You can find out more about life at AXS here: https://aegeurope.com/brands/axs/

Where: This role is based in our London Head Office near London Bridge station. We work 3 days in the office (Tues-Thu) and 2 days from home (Monday and Friday). We also offer flexible start and end times and welcome flexible working conversations.

We'll give you a thorough induction on how we work at AEG. Our induction and onboarding programme is a great way to meet other new starters and to learn about our culture and values. We will give you training in our systems, policies, and procedures so that you'll be set up for success. From the moment new employees join us, they're welcomed with open arms and a plethora of exciting perks. Not only can they choose a free show and to climb The O2, but we also ensure that our employees are continuously engaged and rewarded throughout their journey with us.

So why apply?

Click here to find out why our employees love working for AEG  https://aegeurope.com/life-at-aeg/

AEG is an inclusive organisation where we value everybody's contribution. We empower and trust our people to do the right thing. We go the extra mile, for our customers and each other, every time. We are always open to new ideas and respect all opinions. We support and bring out the best in each other. We really value our people and inspire them to be the best in class, always!

Our commitment to inclusion

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce. We believe in equality of opportunity for all and our approach to recruitment and selection is fair, open and based purely on merit. Applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. If you require reasonable adjustments in any recruitment process with us, please make us aware.

We know that diverse teams make the strongest teams. That's why we actively encourage people from all backgrounds, experiences and perspectives to apply.

If this role excites you but you're wondering whether you meet every single requirement – don't hold back. If you've got most of what we're looking for and you're passionate about what we do, we'd love to hear from you. You might be exactly who we need, in this role or another.

Because at AEG Europe, we believe that the best ideas come from the most inclusive teams – and we're building a workplace where everyone can thrive.