Interim Legal Counsel

Taylor Root Dusseldorf; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal recruitment firm is seeking an experienced Interim Legal Counsel for a 6-month FTC to support a busy consumer brand. In this role, you will draft and negotiate commercial contracts while advising on regulatory compliance and brand protection. The ideal candidate will be a qualified solicitor with over 5 years of experience, particularly in FMCG sectors. This position offers a full-time working pattern with 3 days in office.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of post-qualification experience in a relevant area.
• Desirable background in FMCG or consumer goods.
• High resilience and commercial mindset.

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate various commercial contracts.
• Advise marketing on brand protection and compliance.
• Provide guidance on data protection matters.

Skills

Strong in-house experience

Commercial contract negotiation

Brand protection compliance

Interpersonal skills

Education

Qualified solicitor (England & Wales or equivalent)

Job description

Interim Legal Counsel (6‑month FTC)

Location: London (3 days in office)

Start: ASAP

Working Pattern: Full-time or 4 days/week considered

An established consumer brand is seeking an experienced Interim Legal Counsel to provide immediate support during a busy period of transition. This is a hands‑on, fast‑paced role where you’ll work closely with senior stakeholders and play a key part in keeping the business operating smoothly.

The Role

Reporting directly into their Geneal Counsel and joining a lean legal team, you will act as a trusted advisor to the business, with a primary focus on commercial contracts across a range of business functions. You’ll also support with marketing, advertising, and general compliance matters, ensuring the business continues to operate within regulatory requirements while meeting commercial goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, review and negotiate a wide variety of commercial contracts (including sales, procurement, marketing, digital, influencer, licensing, logistics and IT).
• Provide guidance to marketing and digital teams around brand protection and advertising compliance.
• Offer pragmatic advice on general compliance matters, primarily data protection.
• Build strong relationships across the organisation and deliver clear, solutions‑led advice in a fast‑moving environment.

About You

• Qualified solicitor (England & Wales or equivalent) with strong in‑house and/or private practice experience. (Likely upwards of c.5 years PQE)
• Background in FMCG or consumer goods is highly desirable.
• Highly resilient, pragmatic, and commercially minded.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build rapport quickly.
• Comfortable operating with autonomy in a high‑growth, fast‑paced environment.

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