At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide strategic legal advice and manage complex commercial contracts for a leading FMCG company.
- Company: Join a top global FMCG business with a dynamic legal team.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, generous package, and a vibrant office environment.
- Other info: Office-based role in West London with opportunities for professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a strategic role while working closely with senior leadership.
- Qualifications: 6+ years PQE with experience in fast-paced, in-house legal teams.
The predicted salary is between 81000 - 99000 £ per year.
Join a leading FMCG company as Senior Legal Counsel for its European operations. Ideally, you will have line management experience as this is a strategic role working closely with the Head of Legal in supervising the team.
You will join a multi-site Legal team as a Senior Advisor to the Europe Executive and Senior Leadership Teams, providing strategic, commercially focused legal advice across a wide range of matters, including:
- Complex commercial contracts
- Procurement
- Competition law
- Regulatory issues
- M&A transactions
Key responsibilities include:
- Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial agreements with customers and suppliers
- Providing legal guidance on regulatory, contractual, and compliance matters to business teams
- Advising on litigation and regulatory disputes, managing external counsel when needed
- Ensuring compliance with marketing, advertising, and brand licensing regulations
6+ years PQE with experience in a fast-paced, in-house legal team is required. Expertise in Commercial Contracts: Manufacturing, Construction, Engineering, Facilities, Retail, FMCG background preferred.
The role requires the individual to be in the office five days a week (based in West London). The company offers a competitive salary and generous wider package.
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