My client a Leading Global FMCG is now looking to hire a Lead Commercial Lawyer (EMEA).
Reporting into the General Counsel, you will have 1 direct report and look after several well loved household brands.
Acting as lead lawyer and trusted advisor to the Executive and Senior Leadership teams the scope of the role includes:
- Owning day to day legal support across EMEA for your businesses
- Leading delivery of a variety of strategics & business critical contracts including, sales, procurement, manufacturing, logistics, distribution, IT and marketing
- Overseeing complex disputes and sensitive commercial issues
- Working with specialist IP lawyers on IP related matters
- Working alongside external counsel advising on food law, product recalls and withdrawals
The ideal candidate will have will have trained at a leading UK or US law firm, have 12+PQE and already be an established in-house commercial lawyer working for another leading FMCG or Retail business. You will have proven leadership capability and experience of advising the Executive directly. You will able to lead negotiations autonomously on high value, high risk matters balancing legal and commercial considerations.
My client offers a wonderful variety of work, in a business facing role with the opportunity to take a lead role advising the Executive and leadership teams. This is an excellent opportunity to join a Global FMCG with a platform that offers career growth opportunities with a genuinely amazing culture.
For a confidential discussion, please contact in-house legal recruiter, Kathryn Crosby, kathryn@kathryncrosby.co.uk