Legal Counsel - Global FMCG Business

BCL Legal; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a global FMCG company as Legal Counsel, where you'll advise on diverse commercial matters and support high-profile marketing initiatives. As a strategic partner, you'll influence business decisions and navigate risk in a dynamic environment, with the opportunity for professional growth within a valued, flexible organization.

Benefits

Attractive package with excellent benefits

Genuinely flexible, hybrid working culture

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• 5+ years PQE, either in-house or private practice.
• Experience in commercial contracts, marketing, and procurement.
• Confident communicator with strong relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Advise on a broad range of commercial matters.
• Support marketing campaigns and product launches.
• Lead contracts and negotiations with suppliers.

Skills

Commercial contracts

Marketing/advertising

Procurement/supply chains

Ethics & compliance

Regulatory issues

Communication

Relationship building

Education

UK-qualified lawyer

Job description

Hybrid - London area | Global FMCG Brand | Strategic, high-impact role

Are you a commercial lawyer ready to step into a role with broad scope, influence, and exposure to some of the world's most loved brands?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a global FMCG company as Legal Counsel for the UK business. Sitting on the regional leadership team, you will act as the go-to legal adviser for the business, partnering with senior stakeholders across marketing, supply chain, commercial, and beyond.

The role:

In this hands-on and varied position, you'll:
· Advise on a broad range of commercial matters.
· Support high-profile marketing campaigns and product launches.
· Lead on contracts and negotiations with key suppliers, customers, and distributors.
· Be a trusted partner on ethics & compliance, regulatory, and product issues.
· Work collaboratively with key stakeholders across the region.

This is an opportunity to be a strategic partner to the business, helping shape commercial decisions and guiding on risk and reward in a fast-moving, innovative environment.

About you:
· As a guide, you'll be a UK-qualified commercial lawyer with 5+ years PQE (in-house or private practice).
· Experience advising on commercial contracts, marketing/advertising, and procurement/supply chains.
· A confident communicator, able to influence and build strong relationships across functions.
· FMCG or international corporate experience is advantageous but not essential.

Why apply?
· Work with a collaborative, high-calibre legal team in a visible, strategic role.
· Join a values-led organisation with a genuinely flexible, hybrid working culture.
· Attractive package with excellent benefits and career development opportunities.

Apply now for immediate consideration, or contact us for a confidential discussion.