Commercial Counsel

Location: Cumbernauld

AG Barr has been quenching the nation’s thirst for over 145 years and is home to some of the UK’s most loved drinks brands. Employing around 850 people across four business units and seven UK locations, we are proud to be a responsible business that takes care of our people, values diversity, gives something back to our communities and works to minimise our environmental impact.

At our core is Barr Soft Drinks, home to some of the UK’s most loved soft drinks. Whether it’s the iconic IRN-BRU, the vibrant RUBICON fruit based brand or the unique range of BARR flavours, we brighten people’s lives with refreshingly different drinks.

We’re looking for an in-house Commercial Counsel to assist our General Counsel in providing ongoing practical legal support and advice to all areas of the business. You will help drive continuous improvement in business approach in relation to all legal and regulatory areas affecting the business and help reduce the corporate risk associated with failure to comply with relevant legislative requirements impacting the business.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing ongoing legal support and advice to all areas of the business as required, including the commercial, IT, supply chain, procurement, international and HR departments.
• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating various contracts, including supplier and customer contracts, sponsorship contracts and IT contracts.
• Supporting the General Counsel in driving continuous improvement in relation to legal strategy and processes across the business.
• Working on the management and protection of our IP portfolio.
• Providing legal advice regarding legislative/regulatory developments, particularly to the marketing and R&D departments.
• Assisting with the approval of proposed prize draws, competitions and promotional activity.

What you’ll bring:

• Demonstrable experience in commercial contracts.
• Intellectual property experience would be advantageous but not essential.
• LL.B Degree in Scots Law.
• Post-graduate Diploma in Legal Practice.
• Completion of a two year training contract traineeship with a law firm in Scotland and admission to the Roll of Solicitors in accordance with the Admission as Solicitor (Scotland) Regulations 2011.
• Equivalent qualifications may be considered.

What we offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package including up to 34 days holiday (depending on shift pattern).
• Flexible holiday trading.
• Living Wage Employer.
• Healthcare Cash Plan.
• Flexible benefits e.g. discounts & cashbacks, gym memberships, technology purchases etc.
• Life assurance.
• Save as you earn scheme.
• Staff sales discount.
• Free AG Barr products throughout your working day.
• Pension.
• Annual salary review.
• Ongoing professional development.

We are an equal opportunities employer and happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments that may be needed for successful candidates with a disability, health or mental health condition. While we have highlighted our ideal requirements for this role, we are realistic that the successful candidate probably won’t meet every single requirement in this advert, but we encourage you to submit an application - you may be just what we are looking for!

Please note that the closing date for applications is the 11th May 2025.