Legal Counsel

Recruiter
SSQ
Location
England, London, City of London
Salary
Negotiable
Posted
29 Aug 2018
Closes
26 Sep 2018
Ref
27569
Contact
Isobel Terry
Job Title
In House Counsel
PQE Level
2-4, 5-7
Contract Type
Contract
Hours
Full Time

Legal Counsel | FMCG Business in London | Maternity Cover

An internationally leading FTSE 250 FMCG business is looking to recruit a commercial legal counsel to join their London offices for a maternity cover to start in September 2018.

The Role

The legal counsel will have a generalist commercial role, offering legal advice and support to the business across all commercial matters. The legal counsel will be drafting and negotiating a variety of commercial contracts including sales, procurement, and data protection across all areas of the business.

The Candidate

The business expects lawyers of at least 4 years PQE to have the necessary experience for this legal counsel role, though they welcome applications from talented lawyers who do not meet this criterion. Other skills and experience of the legal counsel include:

  • Experience of drafting and negotiating commercial contracts, from a reputable firm or a well-respected in-house legal team
  • Individuals applying must be available to start in September 2018.

This role urgently needs to be filled as the new legal counsel must commence work in September 2018. Should you be interested in this role we urge you to send us your CV today for immediate consideration. Interviews for the legal counsel role are ongoing.