FEVER-TREE: LEGAL COUNSEL, COMMERCIAL

Kinsella Legal Limited; Slough; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Fever-Tree is seeking a Legal Counsel to join its small, close-knit legal team at London HQ and work across the business globally.

You will draft and negotiate commercial agreements, advise on governance, IP and regulatory matters, and partner with key stakeholders across international markets. UK-qualified lawyers with 2–5 years' PQE and in-house FMCG experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• UK (or equivalent) qualified lawyer with 2–5 years PQE and commercial contracts drafting and negotiation experience.
• In-house experience (or secondment) preferred within FMCG/retail/related sectors.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work across borders.
• Bonus points for experience/interest in AI, legal tech and process optimisation.

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate commercial agreements across multiple markets such as customer and distributor contracts, supply chain and procurement.
• Marketing related advice on campaigns, promotions, agency and talent arrangements.
• Work on major cross-functional projects relating to innovation, new markets and collaborations.
• Advise on corporate governance, regulatory compliance, IP employment, and much more.
• Work directly with key stakeholders across this international business.
• Help keep the legal function efficient, agile, and forward-thinking.

Skills

Commercial contracts drafting

Contract negotiation

Relationship-building

In-house experience

AI / legal tech interest

Education

UK-qualified lawyer

Job description

STIR THINGS UP: LEGAL COUNSEL AT FEVER TREE

c. 2-5 YEARS’ PQE

WEST LONDON & 2 DAYS WFH

At Fever-Tree, they believe that if ¾ of your drink is the mixer, you should mix with the best — and the same goes for people. They are on the lookout for a Legal Counsel to join the small, close-knit legal team at London HQ and work across their award-winning global business.

Why This Role Might Be Your Perfect Mix:

You’ll work alongside the General Counsel & Company Secretary and one other experienced legal counsel on everything from international distribution agreements to innovation projects, corporate governance, and IP. This is a truly varied and broad role. You’ll be entrusted with real responsibility, exposed to fascinating commercial work, and encouraged to bring your whole self to the role — whether you're negotiating a deal (or debating the best tonic or local coffee shop).

Who You Are:

• UK (or equivalent) qualified lawyer, indicatively between 2–5 years' PQE, with relevant commercial contracts drafting and negotiation experience – this is a must have
• In-house experience (or secondment) preferred within FMCG/retail/related sectors — you know what it means to be close to the business
• Relationship-builder with excellent interpersonal skills
• Comfortable wearing many hats — and taking responsibility
• Curious, confident, and not a fan of ivory towers
• Bonus points for experience/interest in AI, legal tech and process optimisation

What You’ll Do:

• Draft and negotiate commercial agreements across multiple markets such as customer and distributor contracts, supply chain and procurement, etc.
• Marketing related adviceadvising on campaigns, promotions, agency and talent arrangements
• Work on major cross-functional projects relating to innovation, new markets and collaborations
• Advise on corporate governance, regulatory compliance, IP employment, and much more
• Work directly with key stakeholders across this international business
• Help keep the legal function efficient, agile, and forward-thinking

Why Fever-Tree?

This is a global brand and AIM listed business that’s grown fast, without losing its entrepreneurial, people focussed spirit. You’ll get high-quality work, visibility across the business, and a team that values high standards, great colleagues and good humour.