Legal Counsel

Advocate Group; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global FMCG business is seeking a Legal Counsel – Supply Chain & Commercial in Greater London. The role offers collaboration within a high-caliber legal team to draft and negotiate supply chain and commercial contracts across EMEA. The ideal candidate has at least 8 years PQE with experience in FMCG and a strong background in commercial contracts. The position offers a hybrid work model with the chance to work closely with operational and commercial teams.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years PQE with strong experience in commercial contracts.
• Background ideally within FMCG, manufacturing, distribution or product-led businesses.
• Proven experience drafting and negotiating complex commercial agreements.

Responsibilities

• Drafting and negotiating manufacturing and production agreements.
• Managing contracts related to warehousing and logistics operations.
• Advising on general commercial contracts including IT software licenses.

Skills

Commercial contracts negotiation

Stakeholder management

Legal compliance

Communication skills

Education

Qualified Lawyer (8+ years PQE)

Job description

Legal Counsel – Supply Chain & Commercial

West London

Hybrid 2-3 Days in Office

A leading global FMCG business, recognised as one of the most prominent and fastest-growing brands within its category, is continuing to scale. Operating in over 140 countries, the business is built on bold commercial strategy, strong global partnerships and a high-performance culture, supported by an established in-house legal function.

An opportunity has arisen for a Legal Counsel – Supply Chain & Commercial to join the EMEA legal team based in London. This is a key hire for the business, offering the chance to work closely with operational and commercial teams across the region.

The Opportunity

Working within a collaborative and high-calibre legal team, you will advise on a broad mix of commercial and operational agreements across 45 EMEA countries.

Approximately 50% of the role will focus on supply chain and operations contracts, including manufacturing, logistics and procurement. The remainder will cover a wide range of general commercial agreements across the business.

Key responsibilities include:

• Drafting and negotiating manufacturing, bottling and production agreements with key partners
• Managing contracts relating to warehousing, 3PL providers and logistics operations
• Supporting agreements across procurement and ingredient supply
• Advising on general commercial contracts including IT software licences, services agreements and facilities-related contracts
• Partnering with internal stakeholders to provide commercially pragmatic legal advice
• Supporting business teams on legal and compliance considerations linked to operational strategy
• Collaborating with colleagues across the EMEA legal function and global legal teams
• This role offers strong breadth and exposure, making it well suited to a lawyer who enjoys working closely with operational and commercial teams in a fast-paced environment.

What We’re Looking For

• Minimum 8 years PQE with strong experience in commercial contracts
• Background ideally within FMCG, manufacturing, distribution or product-led businesses
• Proven experience drafting and negotiating complex commercial agreements
• Exposure to supply chain, manufacturing or logistics agreements
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills

If you’re a commercially minded lawyer with supply chain exposure, please reach out to [e-mail]