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Job Description
Job Description
A leading multinational retailer / FMCG is seeking a highly skilled legal counsel to support their global sourcing operations and exclusive product ranges, which contribute significantly to the company’s multi-billion-dollar revenue.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide strategic, commercially-oriented legal advice on contracts, compliance, due diligence, and risk management.
- Draft, review, and negotiate complex global supply agreements for innovative product sourcing, procurement, and franchising arrangements.
- Ensure compliance with international regulatory standards, particularly in areas such as sustainability claims and consumer safety.
- Manage high-value disputes and oversee litigation processes, collaborating with external counsel as required.
- Champion legal frameworks and policies to support commercial objectives while managing risk.
- Build strong relationships across the company’s legal network to ensure consistent, high-quality legal support.
About You:
- Qualified lawyer with expertise in commercial, and corporate law.
- Experience in handling high-value commercial contracts, disputes, and compliance matters.
- Previous in-house experience in a multinational company or retail sector is highly advantageous.
- Proven ability to work autonomously in a fast-paced, cross-border environment, demonstrating sound judgment under pressure.
- Strong drafting and negotiation skills, with a pragmatic, business-focused approach.
On Offer:
- Opportunity to be part of a historic UK listed retail group.
- Competitive salary and bonus.
- Hybrid working (3 days WFH).