Job Description
Salary: Competitive
Senior Legal Counsel - Buckinghamshire
Location: Buckinghamshire, (50% remote, 50% office-based per month) - easy accessible from sounding counties (such as Oxfordshire, Berkshire, Greater London, Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire)
Salary guide: Base up to £90k per annum + car allowance, excellent bonus, and benefits
Position Overview: Our client within the FMCG sector based in Buckinghamshire is seeking Senior Legal Counsel to support predominantly across the UK with some work in the EMEA region. You'll work closely with senior management, key account managers, and cross-functional teams, advising on a variety of legal matters.
Responsibilities:
Reviewing, drafting and negotiate B2B supplier and customer contracts.
Provide legal and regulatory guidance to senior management and key stakeholders.
Support Procurement with contract reviews and negotiations.
Advise on anti-trust, data privacy, industry codes, and advertising regulations.
Offer ad hoc employment law advice to the HR team.
Develop legal processes, policies, and training materials.
Research and create legal briefings and guidance notes.
Handle miscellaneous legal queries and manage external counsel as directed.Required Qualifications, Knowledge, and Experience:
UK Qualified Solicitor or Barrister, with a minimum of four 4 years post-qualification experience.
FMCG sector exposure would be ideal, if not an In-House background with prior experience within a reputable law firm.
Strong background in general commercial agreements.
Understanding of European and US legal systems would be desirable
IP licensing knowledge and experience would be an advantage.
Exposure to e-commerce regulations would be preferable.
Ideally have familiarity with UK Bribery Act, Modern Slavery Act, and UK Competition Law.
Excellent communication and persuasion skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively.How to Apply:
If you are interested in this fantastic opportunity, please submit your CV via the job advert or for further information please contact Chris Ewles on (phone number removed) or at chris.ewles @(url removed)
LHH Recruitment Solutions acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. LHH Recruitment Solutions is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
To note, the PQE indicated in this advertisement is intended as a guide only and does not preclude applications from those with more or less PQE