Legal Counsel

Job Description Im partnering with a global, market-leading business at the forefront of innovation within consumer and professional products. This is a powerhouse organisation with a strong international footprint, high-performing culture, and a genuine commitment to excellence.Theyre now looking for a diligent, resilient and commercially sharp In-House Legal Counsel to join their EMEA legal team.If you enjoy working in a fast-paced, high-performance environment where decisions are made quickly and standards are high this could be your kind of challenge.This organisation is a global leader in its field, with a portfolio of internationally recognised brands and a presence across manufacturing, product development and distribution worldwide.With multi-billion-dollar revenues and tens of thousands of employees globally, they operate at pace and pride themselves on innovation, quality and a winning culture. The legal team plays a central role in supporting that growth.Reporting into the Legal Director (EMEA) with close collaboration across UK and European leadership, this is a broad, hands-on commercial role with real exposure to senior stakeholders.Youll be:Providing day-to-day legal support across multiple EMEA entitiesReviewing, drafting and negotiating commercial contracts (supply, distribution, services etc.)Advising on legal aspects of business projects and commercial roll-outsSupporting marketing and campaign-related legal documentationAssisting with signing/closing procedures and execution of documentsConducting legal research and providing pragmatic guidanceSupporting billing coordination and legal admin processesIts a role for someone who enjoys variety, ownership and being embedded in the business.What Theyre Looking ForUK qualified lawyer (essential) with 4+ years PQEPrior experience in private practice (strongly preferred), ideally with commercial exposureSolid grounding in commercial/contract lawExperience in international or multi-jurisdictional environmentsData privacy knowledge (nice to have, not essential)Competition/cartel law exposure (a bonus, but not required)Confident communicator, comfortable engaging with stakeholders at all levelsStrong English language skills (German a plus, but not essential)Pragmatic, proactive and business-mindedOrganised, structured and able to prioritise in a dynamic environmentComfortable working both independently and as part of a collaborative teamThis isnt a slow-paced, heavily layered corporate environment.They operate at speed. Standards are high. The business expects solutions not roadblocks.Youll thrive here if you:Stay calm under pressureEnjoy being robust and hands-onLike being close to commercial decision-makingTake ownership and get things doneWhy Consider It?Exposure to a truly international businessDirect interaction with senior leadershipA high-performance, ambitious cultureBroad commercial remit with autonomyGenuine opportunity to make impactIf youre a commercially astute UK-qualified lawyer ready to step into (or further develop within) an international in-house role Id love to have a confidential chat.Lets explore whether this could be the right next chapter for you.

Created: 2026-03-07