Legal Counsel - Marketing

Overview

This interim role is for a commercial lawyer to join the in-house legal team of a leading food and beverage company. The position suits a commercially minded lawyer who enjoys close collaboration with business stakeholders and wants to build further in-house experience in a fast-paced environment.

You will work as part of a collaborative Legal team, providing practical, commercially focused legal support across a broad consumer business. Collaboration will include regular partnership 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 providing 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 a genuine interest in partnering with the business.

Preferred Qualifications

• None stated.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefits package in the alternative legal services marketplace.
• Access to professional development resources and learning and development programs.

Location

• Predominantly remote.
• Some clients may require on-site presence.