Interim Legal Counsel

A leading consumer brands business is seeking a commercially minded Legal Counsel to join its UK Legal team on a 12-month fixed-term contract commencing in September. This is a broad, business-facing role offering exposure to commercial contracts, marketing, advertising, consumer law, intellectual property, data protection and strategic business projects.

Role overview

• Join a well-established legal team within a fast-paced, consumer-facing business.
• Provide pragmatic legal advice across a broad range of commercial matters.
• Partner directly with stakeholders across multiple business functions.
• Support business growth, strategic projects, compliance initiatives and legal training.
• Work in a collaborative and supportive legal team environment with high-profile stakeholder exposure.

Key responsibilities

• Draft, review and negotiate a wide variety of commercial agreements, including technology, procurement, marketing and supply chain contracts.
• Provide legal support on advertising, marketing and promotional campaigns.
• Advise on intellectual property, brand protection and general commercial matters.
• Support the business on data protection and privacy issues.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders across the organisation.
• Assist with legal training, compliance initiatives and business projects.

Candidate profile

• Qualified solicitor with approximately 5+ years’ PQE.
• Strong commercial contracts experience gained in private practice and/or in-house.
• Commercially focused, solutions-driven and confident advising senior stakeholders.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, business-facing environment.
• Previous experience in retail, FMCG, consumer products, technology or procurement-related matters would be advantageous.

What’s on offer?

• 12-month fixed-term contract with an immediate September start.
• Hybrid working arrangement – 3 days per week in the office.
• Broad commercial remit, high-level stakeholder exposure and the opportunity to make an impact from day one.