Are you a commercially minded legal professional who enjoys building strong relationships, influencing decisions and helping a business navigate complex challenges? If so, we'd love to hear from you. Join Warburtons as our Company Counsel and play a key role in helping the business achieve its ambitions. From commercial contracts to protecting our iconic brand, you'll help shape decisions that keep Warburtons moving forward. The Recipe To provide commercially focused legal advice to Warburtons, helping the business achieve its strategic objectives whilst managing legal and regulatory risk. The role will support a broad range of legal activities including commercial contracts, employment matters, property transactions, dispute resolution, intellectual property protection, regulatory compliance across data protection, competition law and anti-bribery and anti-fraud. You will be the Company's Whistleblowing Officer and lead on Data Protection. Key Accountabilities and Measures Commercial Contracts Draft, review and negotiate commercial agreements. Support procurement, supply chain, IT, marketing, engineering and operations. Deliver practical advice that balances legal risk with commercial objectives. Develop and maintain contract templates and playbooks. Identify, assess and manage legal corporate compliance risks across the business. Maintain the Code of Conduct and associated training programme Assist with dispute resolution and regulatory investigations. Property Transactions Draft and negotiate leases, licences, easements and other property matters. Advise on dilapidations, collateral warranties, Landlord consent matters, rent reviews and lease terminations Work with external solicitors and surveyors where required. Employment Law Support Provide legal support on disciplinary, grievance, redundancy, restructuring and tribunal matters. Draft settlement agreements or COT3s, advise on redundancy or other employment termination matters Work closely with HR to ensure employment practices remain legally compliant. Advise on IR35 and right to work compliance Monitor developments in employment legislation and case law. Intellectual Property
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CRA Legal is an excellent employer that fosters a dynamic and supportive work culture, offering hybrid working arrangements that promote work-life balance. With a focus on employee growth, the firm provides clear performance targets and opportunities for professional development, making it an ideal place for those looking to advance their careers in the legal sector while being part of a modern, technology-driven environment.
