Legal Counsel (1-Year FTC) Hybrid | London (1-2 daysweek)

Klöckner Pentaplast; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A global packaging leader in Greater London is seeking a qualified Legal Counsel (13 PQE) for a 12-month fixed-term contract. The role involves preparing and reviewing legal documents, supporting the contract lifecycle, and providing legal training. Candidates should possess strong drafting and negotiation skills and be able to work independently. The company values integrity, innovation, and sustainability, making it an exciting opportunity for passionate legal professionals.

Qualifications

• Strong drafting, interpretation, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work at pace with minimal supervision.
• High attention to detail and strong organisational skills.
• Excellent communication skills for user-friendly legal guidance.
• Collaborative mindset, team player, and commercially aware.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and maintain legal documents, contracts, and agreements.
• Support the full contract lifecycle including drafting and negotiation.
• Assist with corporate records and regulatory compliance.
• Work closely with cross-functional departments for legal support.
• Organise and deliver legal training sessions to colleagues.
• Maintain accurate records of legal activities and documentation.

Skills

Strong drafting skills

Interpretation skills

Negotiation skills

Excellent communication

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Education

Qualified Lawyer (13 PQE or equivalent)

Job description

Klöckner Pentaplast (kp) Global Sustainable Packaging Leader

Are you a commercially minded legal professional with a passion for problem solving and supporting business teams?

Were looking for a Legal Counsel (13 PQE) to join us on a 12-month fixed-term contract working in a hybrid model (typically 12 days / week in our London office).

This is a high-impact role where you will act as a trusted partner to the business supporting legal initiatives across our global operations.

What you’ll be doing

Legal Documentation

Prepare, review and maintain a wide range of legal documents, contracts and agreements.

Contract Management

Support the full contract lifecycle including drafting, negotiation, tracking and ongoing administration.

Corporate Governance

Assist with corporate records, board materials and compliance with regulatory obligations.

Internal Stakeholder Support

Work closely with cross‑functional departments to gather information and provide clear practical legal support.

Training

Organise and deliver legal training sessions to colleagues on policies, compliance and relevant legal topics.

Record Keeping

Maintain accurate and up‑to‑date records of legal activities, agreements and documentation.

What you’ll bring

Qualified Lawyer (13 PQE or equivalent)

In‑house experience is not required; we are open to candidates from private practice.

Strong drafting, interpretation and negotiation skills.

Ability to work at pace and with minimal supervision.

High attention to detail and strong organisational skills.

Excellent communication skills with the ability to turn legal complexity into clear, user‑friendly guidance.

A collaborative mindset, team player, flexible and commercially aware.

Enthusiasm, curiosity and the willingness to learn.

Why kp

Klöckner Pentaplast is a global leader in sustainable rigid and flexible packaging supporting food, pharma and industrial sectors in more than 18 countries.

You’ll be joining an organisation that values integrity, accountability, innovation and people with a genuine commitment to sustainability and long‑term impact.