Senior Commercial Lawyer – 12 Month Fixed Term Contract -(M&F) UK869310

Morgan Philips Group; High Wycombe; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the food and beverages sector seeks a Senior Commercial Lawyer for a 12-month fixed-term contract. The role involves collaborating with stakeholders to manage commercial contracts and provide legal advice across the organization. Hybrid working is available, with three days in the office and two from home.

Qualifications

• Experience in retail, FMCG, supply chain, or procurement.
• Extensive experience drafting and negotiating commercial contracts.

Responsibilities

• Advise, draft, negotiate, and execute various commercial contracts.
• Identify and manage legal risks for the business.

Skills

Collaboration

Communication

Negotiation

Problem Solving

Education

Law Degree

Job description

High Wycombe, South East, United Kingdom

11.05.2025

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Full Job Description

SENIOR COMMERCIAL LAWYER – 12 MONTH FIXED TERM CONTRACT

HIGH WYCOMBE

HYBRID WORKING – 3 DAYS IN OFFICE; 2 DAYS FROM HOME

Role Overview:

Morgan Philips Specialist Recruitment is currently representing a purchasing, procurement, and business services organization operating within the food and beverages sector in their search for a Senior Commercial Lawyer to join their busy legal team on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This business handles the purchasing and supply of specified and approved food, packaging, equipment, and business solutions for a major, globally operating restaurant franchise.

Reporting to the General Counsel, the successful candidate will be a visible and integral member of a cohesive legal team, supporting its strategic objectives. The legal team assists in the development and delivery of enterprise-wide goals and defends and protects the interests of the business and its members. You will be responsible for a broad range of legal services and support across the organization.

Key Accountabilities:

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to advise, draft, negotiate, and execute various commercial contracts including framework agreements, purchase contracts, distribution agreements, service contracts, trial contracts, IT contracts, NDAs, letters of intent, and termination notices.
• Advise and support the business on legal issues such as intellectual property, information technology, data governance, and compliance.
• Drive a self-service program by delivering tools to support the business, including templates, protocols, guidance documents, and legal training.
• Establish policies, processes, and practices to ensure good governance and compliance at all levels of the organization.
• Identify and manage legal risks for the business and its members.
• Provide sound, solution-oriented legal advice to all functions.

About You:

• Experience in retail, FMCG, supply chain, procurement, or fast-paced environments, especially with an international footprint.
• Understanding and experience with corporate transactions.
• Extensive experience drafting and negotiating a wide range of commercial contracts.
• Ability to provide clear and pragmatic advice.
• Broad technical understanding of commercial law, including contract law, agency, competition law, and data protection.
• Strong collaborator and communicator who values cross-functional working and stakeholder management.
• Results-driven and capable of completing tasks effectively.
• Curious and eager to learn.
• A team player with strong team synergy.