Davina Fisher

Director | In-house Legal

London, UK

Corporate and commercial
In-house
Director/group manager

Davina recruits permanent lawyers at all levels for corporate and commercial businesses, with a specific focus on media, travel, sports, tech, retail, FMCG and charity sectors. Davina joined Taylor Root in March 2007 after graduating from Leeds University with a degree in classical civilisation and subsequently completing her graduate diploma in law at BPP University, London.

Leisure/Travel
Retail

Corporate Legal Counsel

SSP is a leading food and beverage provider in travel locations worldwide. We are experts in creating and running food and drink outlets for people are on the move across the world. Whether it’s jetting off somewhere more exotic, getting on a train or stopping off at a motorway service area, we will make sure […]

Posted Posted 1 month ago

Media/Entertainment

Editorial Legal Director

A rare opportunity has arisen for a media litigator with prepublication experience to join a well-known publishing house based in London. This position reports into the General Counsel and will be responsible for managing a legal counsel in the team. Responsibilities will include overseeing the provision of prepublication advice on books, including dealing with ad […]

Posted Posted 2 months ago

Charity/Non-Profit/Third Sector

Legal Counsel

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a commercially minded lawyer with a passion for arts and culture to join the Legal department at Southbank Centre. About us: Southbank Centre is the largest arts centre in the UK and one of the nation’s top visitor attractions. Southbank Centre is made up of the Royal Festival Hall, […]

Posted Posted 2 months ago

Leisure/Travel

Senior Counsel

An exciting position has arisen with a well-known international Hotel Group. They are seeking a talented Senior Legal Counsel to join their team in London. Responsibilities will include drafting and negotiating hotel management, franchise and lease and related agreements This position will require an ability to deal with a varied array of topics, including real […]

Posted Posted 3 months ago

Media/Entertainment

Legal Director

An exciting position has arisen for a Legal Director to join the legal team of this well-known international publishing company. This position reports into the General Counsel and will be responsible for supervising a legal counsel in the team. This role will focus on commercial, tech and procurement matters across numerous jurisdictions. Responsibilities will include […]

Posted Posted 3 months ago

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Posted October 12, 2020

Ruth started her career in private practice at Clifford Chance in London working in the Corporate team before moving in-house to Link Asset Services. Ruth joined Trinity College London as Senior Legal Adviser in July 2020 and on-boarded remotely. What were the challenges for you in being on-boarded remotely and how have you managed these? A year […]