Excellent Legal Counsel (3-4 years PQE) opportunity with a FMCG business - West London (Hybrid)

ZipRecruiter; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in London is seeking a Legal Counsel specialized in commercial law to support a portfolio of FMCG brands. The role involves drafting agreements, advising on trade terms, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Strong negotiation skills and a minimum of 3 years' PQE are required. This is an exciting opportunity for a commercial lawyer looking to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' PQE from a leading UK law firm.
• Strong interest in commercial law.
• Pragmatic approach to legal risk.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate a range of commercial agreements.
• Advise sales on trade terms and provide competition law guidance.
• Identify legal risks and develop mitigation strategies.

Skills

Strong drafting and negotiation skills

Commercially astute

Confident communicator

Education

UK Qualified with a minimum 3 years' PQE

Job description

Job Description

We are thrilled to be recruiting for a Legal Counsel role in the FMCG sector, supporting a portfolio of well-known brands.

This fast-paced, varied role is ideal for a commercial lawyer looking to broaden their expertise in a dynamic, forward-thinking environment.

THE ROLE:

Commercial & Contractual Support

• Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of commercial agreements (e.g. supply, NDAs, capex, co-manufacturing, logistics, IT, promotions).
• Support procurement with supplier management and ensure compliance with ethical sourcing and sustainability standards.
• Advise sales on trade terms, pricing, and customer contracts; provide competition law guidance and training.
• Approve marketing and advertising assets (e.g. packaging, social media, promotions) in coordination with IP.

Corporate & Regulatory Compliance

• Perform company secretarial duties including statutory filings, board support, agent management, group structure, and KYC responses.
• Monitor and advise on regulatory developments (e.g. advertising, food safety, labelling), working closely with Regulatory and Data Privacy teams.

Risk Management & Training

• Identify legal risks and develop mitigation strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Deliver legal training on competition law, advertising compliance, and contract basics.
• Improve contract lifecycle processes and support process optimisation.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• UK Qualified with a minimum 3 years' PQE from a leading UK law firm, with a strong interest in commercial law
• Strong drafting and negotiation skills
• Commercially astute, with a pragmatic approach to balancing legal risk and business goals
• Confident communicator with strong relationship-building and influencing skills

If you have the skills described above and are keen to discuss the role in more detail, please kindly share your CV with Sarah - [e-mail]