Senior Legal Counsel

Page Personnel; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consumer brand in Milton Keynes is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to provide expert legal advice on contracts and regulatory matters. The candidate should possess a law degree and a solicitor qualification. Responsibilities include managing legal disputes and ensuring compliance within a fast-paced environment. The role offers a competitive salary and benefits, including a bonus scheme.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus scheme

Company car scheme

Qualifications

• Experience handling legal matters in the consumer sector.
• Strong knowledge of commercial law and regulatory compliance.
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and priorities.

Responsibilities

• Offer legal advice on contracts and agreements.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Manage and resolve legal disputes.
• Draft and review legal documentation.

Skills

Legal advice on commercial contracts

Regulatory compliance

Analytical skills

Communication of legal concepts

Education

Degree in law

Qualification as a solicitor or barrister

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• Work for one of worlds leading consumer brands
• Take on a broad range of work in a fast paced commercial environment.

About Our Client

The hiring organisation is one of the world's best known consumer brands with a fantastic reputation. They are renowned for delivering high-quality products and services while upholding strong legal and regulatory compliance.

Job Description

• Offer legal advice on commercial contracts, agreements, and transactions.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and corporate governance requirements.
• Manage and resolve legal disputes, liaising with external counsel when necessary.
• Draft and review legal documentation, safeguarding the organisation's interests.
• Support the business in risk management and mitigation strategies.
• Collaborate with internal departments to provide proactive legal solutions.
• Stay updated on legal trends and changes relevant to the industrial and manufacturing sector.
• Provide training and guidance to internal teams on legal and compliance matters.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Senior Legal Counsel should have:

• A degree in law and qualification as a solicitor or barrister in England and Wales.
• Proven experience in handling legal matters within the consumer sector.
• Strong knowledge of commercial law and regulatory compliance.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• The ability to communicate complex legal concepts in a clear and accessible manner.
• Experience in managing multiple stakeholders and priorities effectively.

What's on Offer

A competitive salary and benefits package that includes bonus and company car scheme.