Senior Commercial Legal Counsel

4 weeks ago


High Wycombe Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom Morgan Philips Group Full time

SENIOR COMMERCIAL LEGAL COUNSEL

HIGH WYCOMBE

HYBRID WORKING – 3 DAYS IN OFFICE 2 FROM HOME

PERMANENT ROLE

Our Client:

Morgan Philips Specialist Recruitment are presently representing a purchasing, procurement, and business services organization operating within the food and beverages space in their search for a Senior Commercial Legal Counsel to join their team. This business handle the purchasing and supply of specified and approved food, packaging, equipment and business solutions for a major, globally operating restaurant franchise.

Role Overview:

Reporting to the General Counsel, the successful candidate will be a visible and integral member of a cohesive legal team and will be a key contributor in ensuring the team deliver on its strategic objectives. You will be a trusted legal adviser to the business, delivering a wide range of legal services and support across the company.

Key Accountabilities:

  • Working collaboratively with the internal stakeholders to advise on, draft, negotiate and execute a wide variety of commercial contracts including framework agreements, purchase contracts, distribution agreements, services contracts, trial contracts, IT contracts, NDA’s, letters of intent, termination notices.
  • Drive self-service programme by delivering tools to support the business, including templates, protocols, guidance documents and delivery of legal training
  • Proactive in driving continuous improvement to create efficiencies and mitigate risk by simplifying processes, defining roles & responsibilities and championing best practice
  • Ensuring good governance at all levels of the organisation
  • Identifying and managing legal risk for the business and its members
  • Providing sound and solution-orientated legal advice to all functions
  • Having strong team synergy

About You:

  • Qualified UK Solicitor
  • Commercially astute and technically excellent commercial legal professional with broad and substantial experience
  • Experience in retail, supply chain & procurement or fast paced environment (with an international footprint being an advantage)
  • Extensive experience in drafting and negotiating a wide range of commercial contracts
  • Broad technical understanding of all aspects of commercial law, including contract law, agency, competition law, data protection, intellectual property
  • Having an eye for detail whilst delivering clear and pragmatic advice
  • Critical thinker when approaching tasks and initiatives
  • Strong problem-solving skills whilst working at pace with competing demands


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