Want to do the best work of your life? With 24 million customers in 6 countries, make your mark at Europe’s leading media and entertainment brand. A workplace where you can proudly be yourself; our people make Sky a truly exciting and inclusive place to work.

You will be part of a first-class specialist team providing regulatory and competition law advice and support, inputting into key business decisions and strategies across Sky’s broad range of fast-moving businesses. This role offers the opportunity for a wide variety of high-quality work of a standard rarely found outside private practice.

What you’ll do:

• Drafting and communicating advice to the business on the application of general competition law, including merger control, and on many aspects of regulation affecting Sky, including access to Sky’s satellite platform, fixed and mobile telephony and broadband services, broadcast channels and VOD services
• Preparing submissions and responses to consultations on matters of strategic importance to Sky
• Liaising with regulators such as Ofcom, the Competition and Markets Authority and European Commission in respect of competition law, merger control and regulatory matters
• Building strong relationships with key stakeholders across Sky
• Assisting with competition and regulatory litigation and investigations
• Assisting with regulatory clearance of transactions
• Carrying out legal research
• Preparing and providing training for the business and the wider legal team on various aspects of competition law and regulation affecting Sky.

What you’ll bring:

• Experience in advising on competition law in an established law firm, in-house legal team or regulator
• Strong verbal and drafting skills
• An appetite for learning and expanding your skills across a broad range of issues
• An enthusiasm for Sky’s business, good commercial awareness and a keen interest in and understanding of new technology
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work with others in the team and the wider business to deliver Sky’s objectives
• The ability to progress matters alone, whilst knowing when to consult or seek guidance
• Relevant sector experience is desirable, as well as experience in advising on fixed and mobile telecoms regulation, although neither are essential.

Team Overview

As a team, we pursue the highest standards and demonstrate commitment, integrity and judgement. We exist to add real value by sustainably providing the highest quality business-focussed legal expertise that keeps Sky competitive. Through our work we help to bring better content and innovation to all of our customers, better connecting them to more of what they love. Our vision is to create the Legal team of the future, together – operating at the heart of Sky, famous for adding value.

The Rewards:

There’s a reason people can’t stop talking about #LifeAtSky. Our great range of rewards really are something special, here are just a few:

• Free access to NOW, for streaming all your favourite shows
• A generous pension package
• Private healthcare
• Discounted mobile and broadband
• Access a wide range of exclusive Sky VIP rewards and experiences

Where you’ll work:

Our Osterley Campus is a 10-minute walk from Syon Lane train station. Or you can hop on one of our free shuttle buses that run to and from Osterley, Gunnersbury, Ealing Broadway and South Ealing tube stations. There’s also plenty of bike shelters and showers.

On campus, you’ll find 13 subsidised restaurants, cafes, and a Waitrose. You can keep in shape at our subsidised gym, catch the latest shows and movies at our cinema, get your car washed and even get pampered at our beauty salon.

Inclusion:

We take pride in our approach to diversity and inclusion: we’ve been recognised by The Times and Stonewall for this, and we’ve committed £30million to support the fight against racial injustice. We’ve also set ambitious targets for increasing ethnic diversity and representation throughout our organisation.

At Sky we don’t just look at your CV. We’re more focused on who you are and your potential. We also know that everyone has a life outside work, so we’re happy to discuss flexible working.

And we’ll do everything we can to support you during your application. If you need us to make any adjustments to our recruitment process, speak to our recruitment team who will be happy to support you.

Why wait?

Apply now to build an amazing career and be part of a brilliant team. We can’t wait to hear from you.

To find out more about working with us, search #LifeAtSky on social media. A job you love to talk about.

Just so you know: if your application is successful, we’ll ask you to complete a criminal record check. And depending on the role you have applied for and the nature of any convictions you may have, we might have to withdraw the offer.