A leading UK consumer business is seeking an experienced General Counsel to join on a 12-month fixed term contract.



Reporting to the executive leadership team, this role will lead the legal function and act as a trusted adviser across the organisation. The successful candidate will provide strategic legal guidance while remaining hands-on across a broad range of legal matters in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.




Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the legal function


• Advise senior leadership on legal, commercial and regulatory risk


• Support strategic business initiatives and commercial projects


• Draft, review and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements


• Advise on compliance, data protection, employment and corporate governance matters


• Manage disputes and external legal advisers


• Protect and manage the organisation's intellectual property portfolio


• Develop and implement legal policies, processes and best practice


• Monitor legal and regulatory developments impacting the business

About You

• Qualified lawyer with at least 8 years' PQE


• Significant in-house legal experience


• Strong commercial contracts background


• Experience advising board-level and executive stakeholders


• Strategic, pragmatic and commercially focused


• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills


• Experience within consumer, retail, FMCG or similar sectors would be advantageous

What's on Offer

• 12-month fixed term contract


• Broad leadership role with significant stakeholder exposure


• Opportunity to influence business strategy and growth


• Hybrid working arrangement


• Competitive salary and benefits package

Please note our advertisements use PQE/salary levels purely as a guide. However we are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role.



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