Legal Consultant - Consumer Products

LOD group; Amsterdam; Hybrid; EUR 78,000 - 123,000; Part time

Job summary

LOD group is seeking a Commercial Lawyer on a part-time basis for 7 months to support market expansion and business transformation across EMEA. The role involves drafting and negotiating contracts, advising on entry initiatives, and coordinating cross-border regulatory matters from Amsterdam with some in-office time.

The ideal candidate is UK or EU qualified with 5–10 years PQE, strong in commercial contracts, and experienced in retail or FMCG sectors, with excellent stakeholder management and

Qualifications

• UK or EU qualified lawyer with approximately 5–10 years' PQE.
• Strong commercial contracts experience, ideally gained in-house and/or private practice.
• Experience in retail, consumer products or FMCG sectors preferred.
• Familiar with cross-border EMEA matters.
• Knowledge of consumer protection and marketing regulations would be advantageous.
• Strong stakeholder and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Drafting and negotiating commercial contracts, distribution agreements, supplier agreements, leases and licences.
• Advising on market entry initiatives and business transformation projects.
• Supporting consumer protection, marketing and customer experience matters across multiple jurisdictions.
• Working closely with internal stakeholders and external counsel.
• Managing multiple workstreams in a fast-paced international environment.

Skills

Commercial contracts

In-house experience

Cross-border EMEA matters

Stakeholder management

Education

UK/EU qualified lawyer

Job description

Commercial Lawyer (Part-Time, 7 Months)

A leading international consumer products business is seeking a commercial lawyer to support a range of market expansion and business transformation projects across EMEA.

The Role

• Drafting and negotiating commercial contracts, distribution agreements, supplier agreements, leases and licences
• Advising on market entry initiatives and business transformation projects
• Supporting consumer protection, marketing and customer experience matters across multiple jurisdictions
• Working closely with internal stakeholders and external counsel
• Managing multiple workstreams in a fast-paced international environment

About You

• UK or EU qualified lawyer with approximately 5-10 years' PQE
• Strong commercial contracts experience, ideally gained in-house and/or private practice
• Experience in retail, consumer products or FMCG sectors preferred
• Familiar with cross-border EMEA matters
• Knowledge of consumer protection and marketing regulations would be advantageous
• Strong stakeholder and project management skills

Assignment Details

• Start Date: December 2026
• Duration: 7 months
• Working Pattern: 3-4 days per week
• Location: Ideally Amsterdam-based with 2 days in the office, though flexibility can be considered
• IR35 Status: Multiple engagement models available

An excellent opportunity to join a high-profile international business and support strategic growth initiatives across Europe, the Middle East and Africa.