In-house Commercial Solicitor

SaccoMann; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading FMCG global business in London is seeking a Commercial Counsel to support their Operations function. The role involves providing legal expertise in procurement and finance, requiring a dedicated lawyer with 5+ years PQE. The company offers a collaborative culture, hybrid working, and a competitive salary with excellent benefits.

Benefits

Hybrid working

Competitive salary

Superb benefits package

Qualifications

• 5+ years PQE in commercial and procurement law.
• Experience in a large national or international law firm or in-house counsel.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Focus on procurement arrangements including development, services, manufacturing, and supply agreements.
• Build relationships across functions and relay complex legal issues simply.

Skills

Commercial law

Procurement law

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Commercial judgement

Education

Qualified lawyer with 5+ PQE

Job description

The Company

Progressive and hugely successful FMCG global business has a superb Commercial Counsel opportunity within their impressive London base. If you're a commercial law ace whose experience includes either a large national or international law firm or in-house counsel for a prominent company and you are looking for your next significant move, then this role should not be overlooked.

The Role

This is a hugely varied opportunity where you'll report to the Senior Legal Counsel of the Operations function, where your duties will focus on Procurement and Finance. Here you'll impart your excellent legal knowledge across all aspects of procurement arrangements (including development, services, manufacturing and supply agreements).

The Person

As an ideal candidate you'll be a dedicated lawyer with 5+ PQE, whose experience lies in commercial and procurement law. Preferably you'll have some industry/supply chain experience under your belt with knowledge of issues relating to data privacy, competition, IP, employment and tax and compliance to ensure that potential issues are identified at an early stage. Strong interpersonal and communication skills are paramount here as you build solid relationships with your direct team and beyond, working seamlessly across functions with the ability to relay what are often complex legal issues in a straightforward manner. The key to any successful day with varying demands will be your pragmatic approach, steadfast commercial judgement and ability to work effectively and calmly under pressure.

What's on offer

A collaborative, diverse and team focused culture where your career will be championed! This business offer hybrid working, the work/life balance that you've been craving along with a competitive salary and superb benefits package.

If you're a talented commercial lawyer with sound judgement who would like to hear more on this superb Commercial Counsel role, then please do contact either Catherine French on 0113 467 9790 or via: [e-mail] or Claire Morgan on 0113 467 9799 or via: [e-mail].