Commercial Counsel - 12 Month FTC

myGwork - LGBTQ+ Business Community; Cumbernauld; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a skilled Commercial Counsel to enhance legal support across diverse business areas. This role involves drafting and negotiating contracts, advising on compliance, and managing intellectual property. The company values diversity and offers a supportive environment, with benefits including flexible holidays, healthcare plans, and ongoing professional development. If you're eager to make a significant impact in a dynamic legal team, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Up to 34 days holiday

Flexible holiday trading

Healthcare Cash Plan

Flexible benefits

Life assurance

Staff discounts

Free AG Barr products

Pension

Annual salary review

Ongoing professional development

Qualifications

• Experience in commercial contracts and legal compliance.
• IP experience is advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal support to various departments, including IT and HR.
• Draft and negotiate contracts and manage IP portfolio.

Skills

Commercial Contracts

Legal Compliance

Data Protection

IP Management

Education

LL.B Degree in Scots Law

Post-graduate Diploma in Legal Practice

Job description

Are you ready to Be Your Best Barr None?

We are all about Being Your Best Barr None and having a career with real Moments that Matter!

AG Barr has been quenching the nation’s thirst for over 145 years and is home to some of the UK’s most loved drinks brands.

Employing around 850 people across four business units and seven UK locations, we are proud to be a responsible business that takes care of our people, values diversity, gives back to our communities, and works to minimize our environmental impact.

At our core is Barr Soft Drinks, home to some of the UK’s most loved soft drinks. Whether it’s the iconic IRN-BRU, launched in 1901 and still going strong today, the vibrant RUBICON fruit-based brand, or the unique range of BARR flavours, we brighten lives with refreshingly different drinks.

Our portfolio also includes exciting owned brands like Boost, FUNKIN, which operates in the growing cocktail market, and MOMA, which crafts quality oats into tasty oat drinks and porridges.

What we’re looking for…

We’re seeking an in-house Commercial Counsel to assist our General Counsel by providing practical legal support and advice across all business areas. You will help improve legal and regulatory compliance and reduce corporate risks.

Your responsibilities will include…

• Providing legal support to departments such as commercial, IT, supply chain, procurement, international, and HR.
• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts, including supplier, customer, sponsorship, and IT contracts.
• Driving continuous improvement in legal strategies and processes, focusing on contracts, anti-bribery, data protection, and competition law.
• Managing and protecting our IP portfolio.
• Advising on legislative and regulatory developments, especially related to marketing and R&D for soft drinks packaging and marketing.
• Supporting the approval of promotional activities like prize draws and competitions.

What you’ll bring…

• Experience in commercial contracts.
• IP experience is advantageous but not essential.
• LL.B Degree in Scots Law.
• Post-graduate Diploma in Legal Practice.
• Completed a two-year training contract with a Scottish law firm and admitted to the Roll of Solicitors, or equivalent qualifications.

What we offer…

We foster a diverse and inclusive culture, investing in our employees’ growth. Our benefits include:

• Up to 34 days holiday (depending on shift pattern)
• Flexible holiday trading
• Living Wage Employer
• Healthcare Cash Plan
• Peppy Health
• Flexible benefits (discounts, cashback, gym memberships, tech purchases)
• Life assurance
• Save as you earn scheme
• Staff discounts
• Free AG Barr products during work hours
• Pension
• Annual salary review
• Ongoing professional development

Visit our careers platform here to learn more.

We are an equal opportunities employer and will discuss reasonable adjustments for candidates with disabilities or health conditions.

While we highlight our ideal requirements, we recognize candidates may not meet every criterion. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, as growth is valued. Apply now!

Please note: This is a 12-month Fixed Term Contract.