Competitive
England, United Kingdom
Permanent, Variable

Senior Counsel

Posted by Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment .

  • Legal Counsel
  • Full-time office-based

You will be the primary legal advisor to the Europe Executive and Senior Leadership Teams, providing strategic, commercially focused legal advice across a wide range of matters, including complex commercial contracts, procurement, competition law, regulatory issues, and M&A transactions.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements with customers and suppliers.
  • Provide legal guidance on regulatory, contractual, and compliance matters to business teams.
  • Advise on litigation and regulatory disputes, managing external counsel when needed.
  • Ensure compliance with marketing, advertising, and brand licensing regulations.

Requirements:

  • UK & Wales / Ireland / NZ / Aus / SA Qualified Solicitor
  • 8-10 years PQE with experience in a fast-paced, in-house legal team.
  • Expertise in Commercial Contracts: Proven ability to draft and negotiate complex agreements.
  • Industry Experience: Manufacturing, Construction, Engineering, Facilities, Retail, FMCG, or food sector background preferred.
  • Travel Flexibility: Willingness to travel across Northern Ireland and Great Britain.

The role requires the individual to be in the office five days a week (based in West London). The company offers a competitive salary along with a 20% bonus potential.

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