Legal Counsel - FMGC sector - Surrey / London border

Motus; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international FMCG company is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to support growth through clear legal advice. In this hybrid role based on the Surrey/London border, you'll collaborate with multiple departments such as supply chain and marketing. Responsibilities include drafting commercial contracts, advising on procurement agreements, and managing corporate transactions. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of PQE and strong commercial contracting skills. This position fosters independent and collaborative work within a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ PQE, in-house or private practice experience.
• Strong commercial contracting skills essential.
• Confident communicator and stakeholder manager.

Responsibilities

• Draft, negotiate and review a range of commercial contracts.
• Advise on procurement agreements focusing on sustainability.
• Manage disputes and support corporate transactions.
• Deliver compliance guidance and training.

Skills

Commercial contracting

Stakeholder management

Pragmatic judgement

Collaboration

Job description

Job Details

Senior Legal Counsel Surrey / London border - hybrid working. International FMCG business with major UK operations. 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