Senior Legal Counsel

Motus Legal Recruitment; Woking; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment consultancy is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to join an international FMCG business located on the Surrey/London border. This hybrid role involves drafting and negotiating commercial contracts, providing legal advice on various matters, and collaborating with key stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of PQE, strong contractual skills, and the ability to navigate complex legal challenges. A competitive salary, car allowance, and quarterly bonus are offered.

Benefits

Highly competitive salary

Car allowance

Quarterly bonus

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years post-qualification experience (PQE) in legal practice.
• Proven track record in managing commercial contracts.
• Ability to confidently manage stakeholder expectations.

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate a variety of commercial contracts.
• Provide legal advice on procurement agreements.
• Support brand protection and intellectual property matters.
• Advise on marketing and compliance related issues.
• Manage legal disputes and assist with corporate transactions.

Skills

Commercial contracting

Stakeholder management

Pragmatic judgement

Collaboration

Education

5+ PQE in-house or private practice

Job description

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Senior Legal Counsel

Surrey / London border - hybrid working

International FMCG business with major UK operations

£Highly competitive salary + car allowance + quarterly bonus

Our client, a well known, large FMCG business with household brands across all major retailers is looking for a Senior Legal Counsel. Reporting to the Head of Legal, you’ll be a genuine business partner, working closely with supply chain, marketing, procurement, commercial, IT and senior leadership to deliver clear, pragmatic legal advice that supports growth and protects the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, negotiate and review a broad range of commercial contracts (supply, distribution, logistics, co-manufacturing, customer partnerships).
• Advise on procurement agreements with a focus on sustainability, risk and value.
• Support brand protection and IP matters (trademarks, copyright, enforcement).
• Advise on marketing, sponsorship, influencer and licensing work.
• Deliver competition law, data protection and compliance guidance and training.
• Manage disputes and support corporate transactions (JVs, asset deals).

Key Requirements

• 5+ PQE, in-house or private practice.
• Strong commercial contracting skills and pragmatic judgement.
• Confident stakeholder manager able to influence and communicate clearly.
• Collaborative, business-focused, able to work independently when needed.
• FMCG sector experience desirable but not essential

If you'd like more details and a confidential chat, please contact Joe Davy-Taylor on 07808 522 727 at [e-mail]