Head of Legal / Senior Legal Counsel in London

Gravitiq is a high‑growth consumer holding company acquiring, building, and scaling category‑leading beauty and personal care brands across global markets. We combine strong brand building with operational excellence to create products used by millions of customers worldwide. As we continue to expand internationally, legal excellence is a critical enabler of our growth.

We are seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to lead Gravitiq’s in‑house legal function across our portfolio of brands. This is a senior, hands‑on role based in our London (Hammersmith) office, with responsibility for overseeing a small but high‑impact legal team of two remote in‑house lawyers. You will partner closely with senior leadership, act as a trusted commercial advisor to the business, and manage relationships with external counsel as Gravitiq scales across new products, channels, and geographies. This role is ideal for a commercially minded legal leader who enjoys operating in a fast‑paced, entrepreneurial environment and taking ownership across a broad legal remit.

Key Responsibilities

• Legal Leadership & Strategy
  • Act as the lead in‑house legal counsel for Gravitiq and its portfolio brands, supporting marketing, e‑commerce, product development, supply chain, and international expansion.
  • Build, own, and manage Gravitiq’s global intellectual property strategy, including trademarks, brand protection, and IP enforcement across multiple jurisdictions.
  • Lead and develop the in‑house legal team, setting priorities, ensuring high‑quality output, and fostering a pragmatic, business‑focused legal culture.
• Intellectual Property & Contentious Matters
  • Manage IP infringement matters, disputes, and enforcement actions, working closely with external counsel where required.
  • Advise on brand, marketing, advertising to ensure compliance across key markets and avoid intellectual property disputes.
• Commercial & Contracting
  • Lead commercial contracting across manufacturing, suppliers, logistics, agencies, distributors, and strategic partners.
  • Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of agreements including NDAs, MAPs, MSAs, manufacturing agreements, quality agreements, partnership agreements, and other commercial arrangements.
• M&A, Corporate & Governance
  • Support M&A activity including acquisitions, integrations, and post‑deal implementation.
  • Advise on corporate governance matters across the group, including board materials, shareholder matters, and internal policies.
• External Counsel Management
  • Select, instruct, and manage external legal counsel efficiently, ensuring cost‑effective and high‑quality advice.
• Employment & People Matters
  • Support employment‑related legal matters, including contracts, policies, disputes, and HR‑led initiatives, in collaboration with People & Culture.

About You

• Qualified solicitor (UK or equivalent common law jurisdiction).
• Significant post‑qualification experience, ideally including time in a leading law firm and/or a high‑growth consumer, e‑commerce, or brand‑led business.
• Strong experience in intellectual property, commercial contracts, and cross‑border legal matters.
• Exposure to M&A and corporate governance in a fast‑moving environment.

Skills & Attributes

• Commercially pragmatic with the ability to balance legal risk and business growth.
• Comfortable operating autonomously and owning the full legal remit.
• Strong leadership skills with experience managing and developing legal teams.
• Excellent communication skills and the confidence to advise senior stakeholders.
• Organised, resilient, and effective in a high‑growth, high‑change environment.

Why Join Gravitiq?

• Opportunity to lead and shape the legal function of a rapidly scaling international consumer group.
• High visibility role with direct exposure to senior leadership and strategic decision‑making.
• Entrepreneurial culture with real ownership and impact.
• Competitive compensation and long‑term growth opportunities.