General Counsel EMEA

JMC Legal Recruitment; London; On-site; GBP 200,000 +; Full time

Job summary

A global manufacturing organisation is seeking an experienced General Counsel to join its senior leadership team in London. This role involves overseeing all legal matters across European markets, ensuring compliance, and supporting commercial success. You will lead a high-performing legal team and shape legal strategy, making a significant impact at a senior level. Ideal candidates have 8+ years of experience and a strong background in commercial law.

Qualifications

• 8+ years' post-qualification experience in a legal role.
• Experience in leading legal teams.
• Fluency in English; additional languages are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal direction aligned with business priorities.
• Lead on complex commercial matters.
• Monitor legal and regulatory developments in Europe.

Skills

Commercial law expertise

Negotiation skills

Regulatory compliance

Team leadership

Cross-border management

Education

Qualified lawyer in a European jurisdiction

Job description

General Counsel EMEA

A global manufacturing organisation is seeking an experienced General Counsel to join its senior leadership team. You will be responsible for overseeing all legal matters across European markets, ensuring compliance, managing risk, and supporting commercial success.

The position requires a strategic thinker who can simplify complex issues, challenge constructively, and work effectively across borders in a fast-moving, diverse business environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Legal Leadership: Provide legal direction at a senior level, aligning legal strategy with business priorities, and ensuring processes are clear, efficient, and effective.

• Commercial & Contractual Support: Lead on complex commercial matters, ensuring agreements are both compliant and commercially sound.

• Regulatory & Compliance Oversight: Monitor European legal and regulatory developments, promoting accountability and ethical conduct.

• Dispute Resolution & Risk Management: Anticipate risks, manage disputes, and implement practical solutions that protect the organisation.

• Governance & Ethics: Uphold high standards of governance, integrity, and ethical behaviour across the region.

• Team Leadership & Development: Build and lead a high-performing legal team across multiple jurisdictions, fostering collaboration and continuous learning.

About You

• Qualified lawyer in a European jurisdiction with 8+ years' post-qualification experience

• Strong expertise in commercial law, negotiation, and regulatory compliance

• Significant senior in-house legal experience across multiple European markets

• Experience managing legal teams in cross-border, matrix organisations

• Fluency in English; additional European languages are an advantage

This is an opportunity to join an established, international business in a role where you will shape legal strategy, lead a talented team, and make a direct impact at senior level.