Legal Counsel – Supply Chain & Commercial
West London
Hybrid 2-3 Days in Office
A leading global FMCG business, recognised as one of the most prominent and fastest-growing brands within its category, is continuing to scale. Operating in over 140 countries, the business is built on bold commercial strategy, strong global partnerships and a high-performance culture, supported by an established in-house legal function.
An opportunity has arisen for a Legal Counsel – Supply Chain & Commercial to join the EMEA legal team based in London. This is a key hire for the business, offering the chance to work closely with operational and commercial teams across the region.
The Opportunity
Working within a collaborative and high-calibre legal team, you will advise on a broad mix of commercial and operational agreements across 45 EMEA countries.
Approximately 50% of the role will focus on supply chain and operations contracts, including manufacturing, logistics and procurement. The remainder will cover a wide range of general commercial agreements across the business.
Key responsibilities include:
- Drafting and negotiating manufacturing, bottling and production agreements with key partners
- Managing contracts relating to warehousing, 3PL providers and logistics operations
- Supporting agreements across procurement and ingredient supply
- Advising on general commercial contracts including IT software licences, services agreements and facilities-related contracts
- Partnering with internal stakeholders to provide commercially pragmatic legal advice
- Supporting business teams on legal and compliance considerations linked to operational strategy
- Collaborating with colleagues across the EMEA legal function and global legal teams
- This role offers strong breadth and exposure, making it well suited to a lawyer who enjoys working closely with operational and commercial teams in a fast-paced environment.
What We’re Looking For
- Minimum 8 years PQE with strong experience in commercial contracts
- Background ideally within FMCG, manufacturing, distribution or product-led businesses
- Proven experience drafting and negotiating complex commercial agreements
- Exposure to supply chain, manufacturing or logistics agreements
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
If you’re a commercially minded lawyer with supply chain exposure, please reach out to ellis.mullaney@advocate-group.co.uk
Legal Counsel employer: Advocate Group
Advocate Group is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic and supportive work culture that fosters collaboration and innovation. As an Italian-Speaking National Account Manager, you will benefit from excellent career development opportunities while working in a hybrid role that allows for flexibility. Located in a vibrant market, the company prioritises employee growth and provides a platform for meaningful contributions to the success of the Amazon account.
