Head of Legal

Budweiser Brewing Group (AB InBev); London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Budweiser Brewing Group is seeking a Head of Legal for its UK&I operations. This pivotal role involves leading a legal team in London, managing commercial contracts, ensuring compliance, and supporting strategic projects. The ideal candidate is a qualified solicitor with significant experience, strong leadership skills, and a knack for problem-solving. Joining AB InBev means being part of a company that values collaboration, ambition, and personal growth.

Benefits

Comprehensive health and well-being benefits

26 weeks paid parental leave

25 days holiday per year

Private medical care

Gym memberships

Travel insurance

Beer allowance

Two paid volunteer days per year

Global bonus

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years post-qualification experience required.
• Experience in competition law and outsourcing is essential.
• Proven ability to lead and manage a legal team.

Responsibilities

• Lead management of the UK&I legal team.
• Negotiate sales and commercial contracts.
• Ensure compliance with advertising and food law.

Skills

Commercial Acumen

Problem Solver

Stakeholder Engagement

Education

Qualified Solicitor: England qualified

Job description

Brewing the world’s most loved beers and building brands consumers love, AB InBev is where ownership, ambition, and action thrive.We empower you to dream big, lead change, and create a long-lasting legacy. We value relentless problem-solvers who take accountability, embrace challenges, and turn bold goals into results through resilience and hard work.

That’s Who We Are: Come and OWN IT.

The role:

The Head of Legal (UK&I) operates within BBG, a proud part of AB InBev. Based in a vibrant office in the City of London, this role holds day-to-day responsibility for leading the legal team that supports both BBG’s well-established UK business and its rapidly expanding operations in Ireland.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Leadership: Line management of two Legal Counsel, leading the UK&I Legal Team.

Commercial Contracts: Lead negotiation and drafting of sales, sponsorship, and outsourced service agreements (including logistics, procurement, and warehousing).

Marketing & Promotions: Ensure compliance of advertising, influencer partnerships, and promotional materials with applicable laws, regulations, and AB InBev policies.

Food Law & Product Labelling: Act as the escalation point for labelling and compliance queries.

Strategic Projects: Support the Legal & Corporate Affairs Director on key initiatives related to sales, route-to-market, and brand development.

Competition Law: Apply knowledge of competition law in commercial decision-making.

Corporate Governance: Serve as Company Secretary for the UK legal entity.

Compliance Training: Contribute to the delivery of AB InBev's annual compliance training.

Process Digitisation: Collaborate with European legal colleagues on digitising legal workflows, including responsible AI adoption.

Property & Ireland Support: Manage property matters with external advisors and provide legal support to BBG’s growing Irish operations, leveraging local counsel as needed.

Who we’re looking for:

Qualified Solicitor: England qualified with 5+ years’ post-qualification experience (PQE).

Commercial Acumen: Skilled in delivering complex supply and sales contracts across fast-paced environments.

Problem Solver: Able to provide practical legal solutions without always relying on external counsel.

Leadership: Proven ability to lead, inspire, and manage a legal team.

Stakeholder Engagement: Excellent communicator with strong multi-level stakeholder management skills.

Specialist Expertise: Experience in competition law, outsourcing, project management (including TUPE risks), and reporting to senior leadership.

What’s in it for you:

Health & Well-being: Comprehensive benefits for you and your family, covering both physical and mental wellness.

Family First: Competitive parental leave, including 26 weeks of paid leave for primary caregivers, plus double pension contributions to secure your future.

Time to Recharge: Enjoy 25 days of holiday per year—because work-life balance matters.

Perks That Go the Extra Mile: From private medical care (WPA) to travel insurance, gym memberships, dental plans, and more, we’ve got you covered.

Cheers to You! A beer allowance so you can enjoy our amazing brands.

Make an Impact: Get two paid volunteer days per year to support causes close to your heart.

Diversity & Inclusion: Join one (or more!) of our five employee networks that celebrate and support our diverse workforce.

Global Bonus: Because your hard work deserves to be rewarded.

Why build your career with us

We recruit for mindset, ambition, cultural fit, and growth opportunities.

UNIQUE CULTURE

We are proud to be part of something bigger than ourselves and are passionate about building upon our company’s long legacy.We believe in collaboration and candor, which results in a dynamic culture with open communication.

BRANDS EVERYONE LOVES

We are part of the collective, global history of beer. We are the proud makers of more than 500 iconic brands, from beloved international classics to local favorites.

GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES

Our people grow at the pace of their talent. We empower our people to learn, expand their perspectives, and unlock career growth. In an environment where commitment to excellence pays off, our people are able to deepen their impact and create a long-lasting legacy.

About Us

Culture is at center of everything we do. We recruit for mindset, ambition, and cultural fit. We are Budweiser Brewing Group, the UK and Ireland business of AB InBev, the world’s leading brewer. We brew our favorite beers including Bud, Bud Light, Stella Artois, Corona, and Camden Hells. As part of AB InBev, w e are proud to have a team of 155,000 colleagues representing 135 nationalities and to operate 28 breweries across Europe.