Legal Counsel - Global FMCG Business

BCL Legal; London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global FMCG brand seeks a Legal Counsel for their UK operations. This strategic role involves advising on commercial matters, supporting marketing initiatives, and managing contracts with key stakeholders. The successful candidate will work closely with senior management and have a significant influence on business decisions, all while enjoying a collaborative and flexible work environment.

Benefits

Flexible working culture

Attractive benefits package

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in commercial contracts, marketing, and procurement.
• Ability to influence and build relationships across functions.
• FMCG or international corporate experience advantageous.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Commercial contracts

Regulatory issues

Negotiation

Compliance

Communication

Education

UK-qualified lawyer

5+ years PQE

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.

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