Legal Counsel (3-Month FTC)

JR United Kingdom; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global brand in the consumer goods sector is looking for an experienced Legal Counsel for a 3-month FTC based in the Oxford district. You will provide commercially focused legal advice and support for marketing, sponsorship, and commercial agreements, working closely with diverse teams in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years post-qualification experience.
• Experience in commercial law, especially marketing or sponsorship agreements.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial contracts.
• Providing legal advice to marketing and commercial teams across EMEA.
• Supporting complex commercial projects and brand promotions.

Skills

Commercial awareness

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Project management

Education

UK qualified solicitor

Job description

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Legal Counsel (3-Month FTC), oxford district

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Client:

Advocate Group

Location:

oxford district, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

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Job Description:

Job Title: Legal Counsel – Marketing - 3-month FTC

Location: Uxbridge (Hybrid)

A leading global brand in the consumer goods sector is seeking an experienced Legal Counsel (5+ years PQE) to join its dynamic EMEA legal team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a fast-paced, international environment supporting commercial, marketing, and sponsorship operations across the region.

The Opportunity

You will play a pivotal role in providing commercially focused legal advice, drafting and negotiating high-value marketing, sponsorship, and service agreements, and partnering closely with cross-functional teams to support brand and business strategy. You'll be joining a collaborative legal team that values precision, agility, and a proactive mindset.

Key Responsibilities

• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a wide range of commercial contracts including sponsorship, partnership, SaaS, consulting, IP licence, and master services agreements.
• Providing clear, business-oriented legal advice to marketing and commercial teams across the EMEA region.
• Supporting complex commercial projects and advising on brand and consumer promotions.
• Managing external counsel relationships where needed.
• Developing and maintaining contract templates and delivering internal legal training.
• Contributing to wider legal team projects and initiatives in a flat, non-hierarchical team structure.

About You

• UK qualified solicitor with a minimum of 5 years’ post-qualification experience, ideally gained in both private practice and in-house settings.
• Proven track record in commercial law, particularly in drafting and negotiating marketing or sponsorship agreements.
• Strong commercial awareness and excellent attention to detail.
• Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Effective communicator with a collaborative approach and the ability to build strong internal relationships.
• Energetic, proactive, and comfortable working in a fast-moving, entrepreneurial environment.

Ready to bring your legal expertise to a high-impact, commercially driven team?

Apply now or connect with us to learn more.

The Advocate Group is a leading recruitment partner, based in the UK, to the FMCG and consumer product sectors.

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