Legal Counsel- Commercial & Supply Chain

JR United Kingdom; Slough; Hybrid; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A globally recognized FMCG company seeks an experienced Legal Counsel to support its international operations. This role involves providing comprehensive legal support for commercial transactions, managing legal risks, and advising senior leadership. Candidates must be UK-qualified with at least 8 years’ experience in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• UK-qualified lawyer with 8+ years’ PQE.
• Strong commercial and transactional experience.
• Ability to manage legal risks cross-functionally.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal support for international exports division.
• Draft and advise on commercial transactions.
• Manage external counsel on significant transactions.

Skills

Commercial law

Contract negotiation

Risk management

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

UK-qualified lawyer

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26.06.2025

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10.08.2025

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Job Description:

Role: Legal Counsel- Commercial & Supply Chain (8+ PQE)

Firm: Global FMCG (Fast-Moving Consumer Goods)

Location: London (Hybrid)

A globally recognised FMCG business is seeking an experienced Legal Counsel to support its international operations on a permanent basis. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a high-calibre legal team supporting a rapidly evolving, multi-category business.

Your role:

• Provide commercial legal support to various cross-functional teams within the international exports division of a leading global FMCG business, with a particular focus on third-party procurement, logistics, toll and contract manufacturing, and strategic operations initiatives.
• Structure, negotiate, draft, and advise on a wide range of commercial transactions, including manufacturing, distribution, logistics, and supply agreements.
• Identify and mitigate legal risks in proposed commercial arrangements, covering areas such as competition law, data protection, EUDR, forced labour, and REACH, while advising on contract disputes, escalation, and termination.
• Advise on the application of internal governance, group policies, and procedures across third-party and intra-group agreements.
• Support senior leadership in preparing and presenting transactional matters for internal approval at board or committee level.
• Deliver strategic legal counsel to senior stakeholders to support the effective operation of key commercial relationships.
• Instruct and manage external counsel on high-value and strategically significant transactions, reviewing output and managing associated legal spend.
• Ensure clear and consistent communication across legal, business, and operational teams to maximise opportunities and manage risks.
• Collaborate with colleagues in the broader legal function to provide cross-team support where needed.
• Uphold and embody the organisation’s core values, championing inclusivity, integrity, collaboration, consumer focus, and excellence.

Requirements:

• UK-qualified lawyer (or similar common law) with 8+ years’ PQE
• Strong commercial and transactional background, ideally from a top-tier firm or in-house at a global business
• Confident working with cross-functional teams and managing legal risk in a fast-paced, regulated environment
• Clear communicator with commercial acumen and a proactive, solutions-focused mindset
• This role offers the chance to work at the heart of a purpose-led business on high-value, cross-border matters.