Compliance Counsel

JR United Kingdom; Stoke-on-Trent; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international FMCG organisation is seeking a Compliance Counsel for a 14-month maternity cover based in West London with a hybrid working model. The role involves providing legal support to UK & Ireland businesses, managing compliance risks, drafting agreements, and developing in-house training. Candidates should be UK qualified or have significant experience, ideally with 2+ PQE in FMCG or retail sectors.

Qualifications

• Supporting businesses in the UK & Ireland region.
• Experience in FMCG or retail sectors preferred.
• In-house legal experience required.

Responsibilities

• Managing legal risk and compliance for the UK & Ireland Region.
• Drafting and negotiating various types of agreements.
• Developing compliance training on key topics.

Skills

Legal support

Compliance management

Contract negotiation

Governance, Risk, and Compliance

Education

UK qualified lawyer or significant UK experience

2+ PQE

Job description

An international FMCG organisation is seeking a Compliance Counsel to support a 14-Month FTC maternity cover.

The role involves providing legal support to businesses operating in the UK & Ireland Region.

The position is based in West London with a hybrid working model.

Salary range: £55-65K

Requires availability on short notice.

The role includes:

1. Managing legal risk and compliance for the UK & Ireland Region, overseeing compliance queries, and maintaining the legal compliance platform.
2. Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating agreements such as distribution, supply, sales, IT, procurement, and supply chain agreements.
3. Applying Governance, Risk, and Compliance standards.
4. Developing in-house training on compliance topics like Anti-trust, Anti-bribery and corruption, Modern slavery, Dawn raids, Data protection, GSCOP, and other policies.

The ideal candidate:

1. UK qualified or with significant UK experience.
2. 2+ PQE, with in-house experience in FMCG or retail sectors.
3. Experience in compliance and commercial contracts.

To express interest, please send your updated CV to [e-mail].

Note: PQE and salary levels are guides; applications from all candidates demonstrating the necessary skills are welcome.

We aim to respond within 48 hours. Due to high volume, we may not reply to every applicant. If you do not hear from us within 48 hours, your application was unsuccessful, and your details will not be retained.

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