Group General Counsel - FMCG

JR United Kingdom; England; On-site; GBP 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading FMCG company is seeking a Group General Counsel to set legal strategy across an international business. This prestigious role involves overseeing risk, governance, and regulatory matters, while advising the board on complex M&A. The ideal candidate will bring broad commercial experience, board-facing credibility, and a strong background in premium brands or global consumer markets.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in legal strategy within a dynamic business.
• Strong influencing skills and ability to navigate complex environments.
• Ready for a top-table role with global impact.

Responsibilities

• Set legal strategy across an international business.
• Oversee risk, governance, and regulatory aspects.
• Advise the board on complex M&A.

Skills

Corporate/commercial experience across multiple jurisdictions

Board-facing credibility

Team leadership

Experience in premium brands

FMCG experience

Ability to influence stakeholders

Job description

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Group General Counsel | FMCG | Global Role

We’re partnering with a global FMCG brand to appoint a Group General Counsel.

This is a prestigious leadership opportunity, setting legal strategy across a dynamic, international business with significant momentum. The scope includes risk, governance, complex M&A, regulatory oversight, and board advisory.

Success in this role requires more than technical excellence. You’ll need the gravitas and EQ to engage and influence at the highest level, navigating complex stakeholder environments with confidence, diplomacy and adaptability. The ability to impact without disruption is key.

We’re looking for a senior legal leader with:

• Broad corporate/commercial experience across multiple jurisdictions
• Board-facing credibility and team leadership
• Background in premium brands, FMCG, or global consumer markets

UK-based with international reach.

• If you’re ready for a top-table role with true global impact we’d love to hear from you.

If you are an experienced Group GC with great breadth and depth of experience in the FMCG arena please contact Dominic with your CV - [emailprotected]