Legal Counsel - FMCG (Jan start)
- Recruiter
- Fyte
- Location
- England, Berkshire, Slough
- Salary
- Negotiable
- Posted
- 20 Nov 2018
- Closes
- 18 Dec 2018
- Ref
- UK773391
- Contact
- Amanda Chard
- Job Title
- In House Counsel
- Practice Area
- Commercial Contracts, Company / Commercial
- Contract Type
- Temporary
- Hours
- Full Time
A new opportunity has arisen for a Commercial Lawyer to join an industry leading FTSE 100 global FMCG business on an initial 6 month contract commencing from January. This role is suited to a 1-5 year PQE lawyer, however higher PQE levels will be considered. There is strong potential for the role to extend or go permanent.
Reporting to the Head of Legal you will cover a broad range of responsibilities including:
- drafting and negotiating commercial agreements for the sales, procurement and marketing teams
- advising on consumer and regulatory matters
- providing IP advice
- GDPR and data privacy
- supporting on organisation-wide initatives
You will be a qualified lawyer, trained in a reputable firm or in-house preferably with some experience in the FMCG or consumer sector. You will be able to demonstrate strong technical skills in commercial contract drafting and be capable of working in a fast paced team envrionment managing a varied workload.
This is a great opportunity for a lawyer looking for their first move in-house.
Commonwealth qualified lawyers with relevant experience and valid work rights are also encouraged to apply.
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