Legal Manager UK & Ireland

Colgate-Palmolive Company; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Colgate-Palmolive Company is seeking a Legal Advisor to support the Senior Legal Director for Northern Europe & Southern Europe. You will provide comprehensive legal support, ensuring compliance with applicable laws, and enhance legal strategies for a leading FMCG brand. This role involves collaboration across departments to drive strategic projects and maintain strong regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Qualified lawyer in the UK with at least 5 years of experience.
• Experience in FMCG sector, particularly with oral care and cosmetic products.
• Strong collaboration skills working with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice on various matters including employment and regulatory compliance.
• Draft and review contracts to support strategic business objectives.
• Conduct training sessions on legal compliance and competition law.

Skills

Collaboration

Legal Research

Contract Drafting

Education

Qualified lawyer in the UK

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Job Number#166863 - Surrey, England, United Kingdom

Who We Are

Colgate-Palmolive Company is a global consumer products company operating in over 200 countries specializing in Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care, Skin Care, and Pet Nutrition. Our products are trusted in more households than any other brand in the world, making us a household name!

Join Colgate-Palmolive, a caring, innovative growth company reimagining a healthier future for people, their pets, and our planet. Guided by our core values—Caring, Inclusive, and Courageous—we foster a culture that inspires our people to achieve common goals. Together, let's build a brighter, healthier future for all.

Reporting to: Senior Director - Legal Northern Europe & Southern Europe
Location: Woking

Why Work For Colgate Palmolive

• The learning & development opportunities: You will refine your commercial mindset and continue to learn new skills working closely with a cross-functional team giving you exposure to all local market departments.
• The challenge & variety: You will operate in a fast paced operational environment, directly impacting the day-to-day performance of the business, with personal accountability for your business.
• The global experience: You will have the opportunity to work with global brands, participate in global strategies with potential to develop your career internationally.
• The Colgate Values: We are Caring, We are Inclusive and We are Courageous are integral to how we operate every day.

Job Purpose
Provide comprehensive legal advice and support to the Senior Legal Director for Northern Europe & Southern Europe, and all functional areas within the UK and Ireland, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and Colgate’s policies.

What you will do

• Offer legal guidance on employment, supply chain logistics, procurement, data protection, taxation, commercial agreements, intellectual property, regulatory matters, competition, and consumer protection.
• Collaborate with commercial teams to design effective marketing campaigns that comply with regulatory and advertising standards, and enhance brand strategies.
• Draft, review, and approve various contracts and legal documents to support strategic objectives and ensure compliance with local and company policies.
• Develop and conduct training sessions on legal compliance including competition law, anti-bribery, data privacy, and advertising standards.
• Coordinate with European and global stakeholders, including consulting in-house experts and engaging with external counsel when necessary.
• Support sales teams in the UK and Ireland with negotiation assistance and legal advice on competition law.
• Contribute to commercial projects and legal team objectives aligned with business, regional, and global strategies. Encourage continuous improvement and teamwork.
• Perform company secretarial duties and assist with complex corporate matters.
• Represent the company in relevant forums as needed.
• Assist in the management of the local legal department’s administrative functions, including procurement and relationship management with external counsel.

Preferred Qualifications

• Qualified lawyer in the UK preferably with at least 5 years of legal experience, ideally with a blend of law firm and corporate environments.
• Experience in the FMCG sector, especially with familiarity in oral care and cosmetic products and advertising, is desirable.
• Strong collaborator and partnering with all stakeholders

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Achieving our purpose starts with our people — ensuring our workforce represents the people and communities we serve —and creating an environment where our people feel they belong; where we can be our authentic selves, feel treated with respect and have the support of leadership to impact the business in a meaningful way.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Colgate is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, marital status, veteran status (United States positions), or any other characteristic protected by law.

Reasonable accommodation during the application process is available for persons with disabilities. Please complete this request form should you require accommodation.

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