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About the Role

The VP Legal & Governance (Audio) plays a critical role in protecting and enhancing Bauer Media Audio’s value by ensuring the business operates within a robust legal, regulatory and governance framework while enabling the delivery of its strategic and commercial objectives. The role leads the Audio Legal & Governance Hub and is responsible for delivering a key pillar of the Audio Strategy, “Setting the Stage for Success”, through the proactive management of legal, regulatory and external market factors. The role provides strategic leadership and expert support across Bauer Media Audio and its nine markets, covering key service areas including Legal & Licensing, Compliance, Data Protection, Sustainability, Government Affairs & Public Policy, Audience Measurement and Music Rights.

Responsibilities

Lead the Audio Legal & Governance Hub, setting the vision, priorities and roadmap across all key areas: Legal & Licensing, Compliance, Music Rights, Measurement, Competitions, Government Affairs and broader Governance areas including Sustainability and Data Protection.
Shape and deliver Legal & Governance strategies that support the Audio Strategy, protect Bauer Media Audio's operations and enable sustainable growth across all markets.
Identify and respond proactively to legal, regulatory, policy and industry developments, ensuring Audio is well positioned to mitigate risk and capitalise on opportunities.
Serve as a trusted advisor to the President Audio, Audio SLT and Group General Counsel on strategic, commercial, legal and governance matters.
Provide leadership on complex, high-value and multi-jurisdictional issues, balancing risk management with commercial objectives.
Contribute to broader business transformation initiatives, ensuring governance, compliance and regulatory considerations are embedded in decision-making.
Ensure the delivery of high-quality, commercially focused legal and governance support across Audio's nine markets.
Oversee Audio's legal operating model, external counsel strategy, legal technology and resource allocation to drive efficiency, consistency and value.
Provide oversight of broadcast licensing, significant regulatory matters and major commercial or legal disputes impacting the Audio business.
Lead Audio's music rights strategy, supporting negotiations, dispute resolution and stakeholder engagement to protect and enhance long-term value.
Promote collaboration and knowledge sharing across markets to achieve consistent and commercially effective outcomes in music rights matters.
Partner with Government Affairs colleagues, industry bodies and regulators to influence policy developments and support Bauer Media Audio's strategic priorities.
Ensure Audio is represented in key external forums and consultations, and help shape an operating environment that supports the long-term success of the business.
Drive a strong culture of integrity, accountability and compliance across Audio.
Oversee the identification, assessment and management of legal, regulatory and compliance risks, ensuring appropriate controls, governance frameworks and reporting mechanisms are in place.
Partner with Group Compliance, Internal Audit & Risk and Group Data Protection teams to ensure effective implementation of group standards, policies, training and regulatory requirements.
Act as the key interface between Audio and Group Sustainability, ensuring effective delivery of sustainability priorities and regulatory reporting obligations.
Advise Audio leadership on emerging sustainability requirements and support initiatives that strengthen business resilience and stakeholder trust.
Foster strong collaboration across Audio markets, JCTs, L&G, other Group functions and external partners.
Lead, develop and inspire a high-performing team, promoting excellence, innovation and continuous improvement.
Build alignment across diverse stakeholders to drive consistent execution and successful delivery of strategic objectives.

Requirements

Qualified Solicitor or Barrister (England & Wales), or equivalent qualification in a European jurisdiction, with 15+ years' post-qualification experience.
Significant senior in-house legal and governance experience within a complex, multinational organisation, preferably in the media, entertainment, technology or digital sectors.
Proven leadership experience operating at executive or senior leadership level, leading legal, compliance and governance functions across multiple markets.
Strong track record of advising senior executives on strategic, commercial, regulatory and risk-related matters, balancing legal risk with business objectives.
Experience leading complex legal and regulatory programmes, including compliance, risk management, policy development and organisational change.
Demonstrable expertise in stakeholder engagement, including interactions with regulators, government bodies, industry associations and external partners.
Experience managing significant commercial, licensing and intellectual property matters; experience in broadcasting, audio, music rights or content licensing is highly desirable.
Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence diverse stakeholders across international and matrixed environments.
Experience overseeing external counsel, budgets, legal operations and legal technology to drive efficiency and value.
Strong understanding of operating across multiple jurisdictions and navigating diverse legal, regulatory and cultural Environments.
Strategic Thinking and Visionary: Ability to think long-term and develop strategic plans that align with BMG’s goals, anticipating future trends, risks, and opportunities.
Analytical Mindset: Skill in analysing complex information and situations to make informed decisions that balance risk, compliance, and commercial interests.
Integrity & Ethics: A strong personal commitment to ethical behavior and integrity, ensuring that all decisions and actions are aligned with BMG's values and legal requirements.
Accountability: Willingness to take ownership of decisions and outcomes, being accountable for both successes and failures in the role.
Resilience: Ability to remain calm, focused, and effective under pressure, particularly when dealing with high-stakes legal or regulatory challenges.
Perseverance: Determination to push through challenges and setbacks, maintaining focus on long-term goals even when faced with difficulties.
Decisiveness: Confidence in making tough decisions quickly, based on thorough analysis and sound judgment, while being mindful of the potential impact on the business.
Judgment: Strong judgment in assessing risks and benefits, particularly when dealing with complex legal, regulatory, or strategic issues.
Adaptability: Ability to adapt to changing circumstances, including shifts in regulatory environments, market dynamics, or company strategy.
Openness to Change: Willingness to embrace new ideas, technologies, and ways of working to continuously improve and innovate in the role.
Problem-Solving and Creativity: Ability to think creatively to solve complex problems, often requiring innovative solutions that balance legal, regulatory, and business needs.
Resourcefulness: Skill in finding and utilising the necessary resources—whether information, tools, or people—to address challenges and achieve objectives.
Continuous Learning and Curiosity: A strong desire to stay informed about the latest developments in law, compliance, risk management, and the broader business environment.
Clarity and Transparency: Ability to communicate complex ideas, risks, and strategies in a clear, concise manner to a variety of audiences, including executives, legal teams, and business units.
Active Listening: Skill in actively listening to stakeholders, understanding their concerns, and addressing them effectively to build strong, collaborative relationships.
Cross-functional Collaboration: Proficiency in working effectively across different departments and units, fostering a collaborative environment to align goals and drive unified action.
Networking: Strong networking skills to build and maintain relationships with external partners, industry groups, and regulatory bodies, which are vital for influencing the regulatory agenda and managing partnerships.
Emotional Intelligence (EQ): Ability to understand and empathise with the perspectives and needs of different stakeholders, including team members, business unit leaders, and external partners.
Self-awareness: A high level of self-awareness to understand one's own emotions and how they impact others, which is essential for maintaining composure and making balanced decisions under pressure.
Mediation: Skill in mediating conflicts and finding mutually beneficial solutions in situations where interests may be opposed, such as during legal negotiations or risk assessments.
Problem-solving: Ability to approach conflicts and challenges with a problem-solving mindset, focusing on resolving issues constructively rather than escalating tensions.
Expectation Management: Skill in setting realistic expectations with stakeholders and delivering on commitments, which is critical for maintaining credibility and trust.

Skills

Strategic Leadership
Influence & Stakeholder Management
Commercial Judgement
Prioritisation & Execution
Communication & Diplomacy
Collaboration
Inclusive Leadership
People Leadership
Adaptability & Resilience

Location

London (UK)

Work Type

Hybrid

Experience Level

15+ years' post-qualification experience
Senior leadership level

Education Level

Advanced degree in Law, Business Administration, or a related field.
Relevant certifications in compliance are advantageous.

Benefits

28 days holiday, bank holidays & 2 volunteer days
Access to internal training provider – Bauer Academy
Enhanced Maternity/Adoption, Paternity and Shared Parental Leave Pay
Opportunity for flexible working

About the Company

Bauer Media Audio is one of Europe’s leading audio businesses, connecting millions of listeners through a portfolio of market-leading radio brands, digital audio products, podcasts and streaming services.
Operating across multiple markets, Bauer Media Audio combines trusted content, innovation and strong audience engagement to drive sustainable growth and create meaningful connections with listeners, advertisers and partners.
The Audio Legal & Governance Hub plays a pivotal role in enabling this success, shaping and delivering Bauer Media Audio’s legal, licensing, regulatory and compliance strategy across its international portfolio.
The team is also instrumental in driving excellence across key specialist areas, including music rights, audience measurement, competitions and government affairs.
Led by the VP Legal & Governance (Audio), the function brings together expertise in legal, broadcast licensing, compliance, music rights, competitions, measurement and public policy.
The team works in close partnership with Audio Joint Collaboration Teams (JCTs) and Group Legal & Governance colleagues, collaborating across areas such as data protection, sustainability and wider corporate governance.
Together, the team helps ensure consistent standards, effective risk management and regulatory compliance, while safeguarding Bauer’s interests and supporting ambitious commercial objectives.
Recognised for its proactive, hands-on and highly collaborative approach, the team combines strategic insight with practical delivery, fostering innovation, integrity and operational excellence across the Audio business.
We are a media business focused on creating content that matters to millions of people across Europe.
Our offering extends from print and online publishing to audio broadcasting and entertainment, alongside investments in other media related sectors.
With more than 500 million copies sold each year, we are one of Europe’s largest Publishers.
From women’s and celebrities’ magazines to TV listings to food and special interest, we own some of the most popular publishing brands in Germany, UK, Poland and France – both digital and print.
Reaching over 61 million listeners weekly, we operate over 150 radio and podcast brands in nine countries, spanning the UK, Ireland, Poland, Slovakia, Denmark, Sweden, Finland, Norway and Portugal.
Family-owned in the 5th generation, Bauer Media focuses on the long-term, with a consumer-first mindset that guides us across our diverse portfolio.
Our workforce of 12,000 shares a common purpose: to deliver content and services that enrich people‘s everyday lives.

Equal Opportunity

We are an international employer and equal opportunities are important to us. That's why we welcome everyone in their uniqueness, regardless of e.g. religion, gender, skin color, disability in our house.
We are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to all. If you have a disability or a long term health condition, and need us to make any reasonable adjustments or do anything differently during any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know by emailing careershub@bauermedia.co.uk