Senior Legal Counsel (FMGC sector) - Surrey

Motus; England; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading FMCG company is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel for hybrid work near the Surrey/London border. You will provide commercial legal advice and work with various stakeholders to support business growth. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of PQE, strong contracting skills, and experience in stakeholder management. For more details, contact Joe Davy-Taylor at [e-mail].

Qualifications

• 5+ years post-qualification experience in a legal role.
• Ability to draft, negotiate, and review commercial contracts.
• Experience advising on procurement agreements.

Responsibilities

• Draft, negotiate, and review a broad range of commercial contracts.
• Advise on procurement agreements with a focus on sustainability.
• Support brand protection and IP matters.

Skills

Commercial contracting skills

Stakeholder management

Pragmatic judgement

Collaboration

Education

5+ PQE, in-house or private practice

Job description

Senior Legal Counsel

Surrey/London border - hybrid working

International FMCG business with major UK operations

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]