Legal Counsel - Marketing

Overview

This interim opportunity is for a Commercial Lawyer to join the in-house legal team of a leading food and beverage company. The role suits a commercially minded lawyer who enjoys working closely with business stakeholders and wants further in-house experience in a fast-paced environment.

You will work as part of a collaborative legal team, providing practical, commercially focused support across a broad consumer business. Partnership will be with Marketing, Public Relations, and Social Media teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide proactive, day-to-day commercial legal advice to Marketing, Public Relations, Social Media, and other business stakeholders.
• Advise on consumer and competition law issues arising from marketing, promotional, and commercial initiatives.
• Support commercial and sales contracting, including drafting, reviewing, and negotiating customer, sponsorship, supplier, and other commercial agreements.
• Manage a high-volume workload efficiently by prioritizing competing demands and delivering timely advice in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborate with the broader legal team and escalate material or complex issues where appropriate.
• Provide ad hoc legal advice and support across the business as required.

Requirements

• Minimum of 4 years’ post-qualification experience, gained in-house or in a commercial law firm.
• Experience in FMCG, consumer products, advertising and/or marketing.
• Ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines with appropriate supervision.
• Collaborative, hands-on approach and genuine interest in partnering with the business.

Preferred Qualifications

None specified.

Compensation & Benefits

• Highly competitive compensation and benefits package (alternative legal services marketplace).
• Access to professional development resources and learning and development programs.
• Predominantly remote work, with the exception that some clients require on-site presence.

Location

• Predominantly remote; some client assignments may require on-site presence.

Equal Opportunity / Accessibility

• Equal employment opportunity is provided in recruitment and employment without discrimination or harassment on any basis protected by applicable law.
• Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request and consistent with applicable laws, to participate in each stage of the recruitment process.

Additional Notes

• Employment may be contingent upon successful completion of a background check, providing proof of identity, and possessing the necessary legal authorization to work.
• By submitting an application, you acknowledge that all information provided is correct and accurate to the best of your knowledge.