In-house Legal Counsel sole
  • England,London,City of London
  • Part-time, full-time
  • £70,000 - £90,000 per annum
Job Description:
An exciting opportunity for an in-house lawyer to join a prominent UK food producer and supplier, as the business’s first legal hire. The company is looking for a lawyer to support with a wide range of commercial and corporate legal matters.
The role will be 3 days per week to start, transitioning to full-time in approximately a year. The ideal candidate will be flexible and hard working with a desire to help shape the role and evolve with the business in the coming years.

Responsibilities
*Stay up to date and advise on pertinent laws, regulations, and industry standards impacting the food sector.
*Contribute to updating, developing and implementing internal policies and procedures as well as providing the relevant training to internal stakeholders
*Drafting and negotiating a wide range of commercial contracts including but not limited to, service agreements, licensing agreements and vendor contracts.
*Providing legal advice to internal stakeholders regarding contract interpretation, rights, and obligations.
*Collaborate with internal departments in various European countries, aligning legal regulations across the jurisdictions.
*Support with a range of corporate matters such as transactions, M&A and JV’s.
*Assist with dispute resolutions and litigation matters.
*Manage external counsel.
*Support with corporate governance activities and company secretarial matters.
Qualifications
*3 PQE+ as a guideline
*Preference for England & Wales qualification
What you’ll get in return
*Flexible hybrid working
*Pension
*Medical
What you need to do now
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