In-house Legal Counsel

3 days ago


England London London, UK, United Kingdom Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited Full time

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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