Legal Counsel - FMGC sector - Surrey/London border

Motus; England; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A major FMCG company is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to provide legal advice across various domains including commercial contracts and procurement. The role entails working closely with multiple departments to support business growth and protect interests. Ideal candidates should possess strong commercial contracting skills and have 5+ years of experience. This hybrid position is located on the Surrey/London border.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of post-qualification experience, in-house or private practice.
• Strong commercial contracting skills and pragmatic judgement.
• Confident stakeholder manager able to influence and communicate clearly.

Responsibilities

• Draft, negotiate and review a broad range of commercial contracts.
• Advise on procurement agreements focusing on sustainability and risk.
• Support brand protection and IP matters.

Skills

Commercial contracting skills

Stakeholder management

Pragmatic judgement

Education

5+ PQE

Job description

Senior Legal Counsel

Surrey/London border - hybrid working

International FMCG business with major UK operations

Our client, a well known, large FMCG business with household brands across all major retailers is looking for a Senior Legal Counsel. Reporting to the Head of Legal, you’ll be a genuine business partner, working closely with supply chain, marketing, procurement, commercial, IT and senior leadership to deliver clear, pragmatic legal advice that supports growth and protects the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, negotiate and review a broad range of commercial contracts (supply, distribution, logistics, co-manufacturing, customer partnerships).
• Advise on procurement agreements with a focus on sustainability, risk and value.
• Support brand protection and IP matters (trademarks, copyright, enforcement).
• Advise on marketing, sponsorship, influencer and licensing work.
• Deliver competition law, data protection and compliance guidance and training.
• Manage disputes and support corporate transactions (JVs, asset deals).

Key Requirements

• 5+ PQE, in-house or private practice.
• Strong commercial contracting skills and pragmatic judgement.
• Confident stakeholder manager able to influence and communicate clearly.
• Collaborative, business-focused, able to work independently when needed.
• FMCG sector experience desirable but not essential

If you'd like more details and a confidential chat, please contact Joe Davy-Taylor on 07808 522 727 at [e-mail]