A leading consumer brands business is seeking a commercially minded Legal Counsel to join its UK Legal team on a 12-month fixed-term contract commencing in September. This is a broad, business-facing role offering exposure to commercial contracts, marketing, advertising, consumer law, intellectual property, data protection and strategic business projects.
Role overview
· Join a well-established legal team within a fast-paced, consumer-facing business.
· Provide pragmatic legal advice across a broad range of commercial matters.
· Partner directly with stakeholders across multiple business functions.
· Support business growth, strategic projects, compliance initiatives and legal training.
· Work in a collaborative and supportive legal team environment with high-profile stakeholder exposure.
Key responsibilities
· Draft, review and negotiate a wide variety of commercial agreements, including technology, procurement, marketing and supply chain contracts.
· Provide legal support on advertising, marketing and promotional campaigns.
· Advise on intellectual property, brand protection and general commercial matters.
· Support the business on data protection and privacy issues.
· Build strong relationships with stakeholders across the organisation.
· Assist with legal training, compliance initiatives and business projects.
Candidate profile
· Qualified solicitor with approximately 5+ years’ PQE.
· Strong commercial contracts experience gained in private practice and/or in-house.
· Commercially focused, solutions-driven and confident advising senior stakeholders.
· Comfortable working in a fast-paced, business-facing environment.
· Previous experience in retail, FMCG, consumer products, technology or procurement-related matters would be advantageous.
What’s on offer?
- 12-month fixed-term contract with an immediate September start.
- Hybrid working arrangement – 3 days per week in the office.
- Broad commercial remit, high-level stakeholder exposure and the opportunity to make an impact from day one.