Legal Counsel FTC
Date: 24 Feb 2026
Location: St Albans, GB
Based - St Albans, AL1 2RE - 50% office based, 50% WFH
13 Month FTC
We’re looking for a Legal Counsel to join our highly regarded Legal & Secretarial team on a fixed‑term basis. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain broad, hands‑on in‑house experience within a fast‑moving, collaborative environment, supporting both UK and international operations.
You’ll act as a trusted business partner, providing pragmatic legal advice across a wide range of commercial, marketing, compliance and intellectual property matters, while working closely with stakeholders across the business. You'll also gain exposure to a wide variety of legal work across UK and international markets and work within a supportive team environment with opportunities to continue developing your legal skills.
What you'll be doing?
Commercial & Contracting
* Draft, review and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements, including NDAs, procurement and sales contracts, distribution agreements and terms & conditions.
* Advise commercial teams on contract interpretation and risk, supporting strong commercial outcomes.
Marketing & Advertising
* Review product packaging to ensure legal and regulatory compliance.
* Draft and review promotional terms and advertising materials in line with the Code of Advertising Practice and relevant legislation.
Compliance
* Support the implementation and ongoing monitoring of the company’s compliance programmes, including Competition Law, Anti‑Bribery, Sanctions and Data Protection.
* Help develop and deliver training materials, monitor attendance and respond to business queries.
* Support trade mark clearance searches (UK and international) and manage external counsel where required.
* Review trade mark watch notices and handle IP‑related queries from the international business.
* Draft licences, consents and other IP‑related documentation.
General Legal Support
* Assist with corporate activity and M&A.
* Provide legal support to Finance, HR, Operations and other functions.
* Support dispute resolution matters and undertake legal research as required.
What we need from you?
We’re looking for a proactive, commercially minded lawyer who enjoys working at pace and collaborating closely with the business. You'll have:
* Qualification as a Solicitor in England & Wales (or equivalent international qualification), ideally 2–6 years’ PQE.
* Experience working in a fast‑moving environment with a hands‑on approach.
* Strong drafting, negotiation and communication skills.
* Excellent attention to detail and high professional standards.
* The ability to manage multiple priorities and build effective relationships across all levels.
* A values‑led approach, with strong alignment to Premier Foods’ culture.
What we offer you in return
* Company Pension & Private Medical.
* Bonus.
* Access to learning and development programmes.
* Wellbeing support and employee assistance programme.
* Opportunities for career progression into roles such as Technical Delivery Specialist or Technical Architect.
Ready to apply?
Click apply, submitting an UpToDate CV tailored to this opportunity. We look forward to hearing from you.
At Premier foods we believe in inclusion, authenticity and individuality. We aim to ensure all existing and future colleagues are given equitable opportunities and are respected, valued and encouraged to bring their true authentic selves to work no matter who they are, what they look like, who they love or what they believe in. Our culture is one where everyone is welcome.
We're proud to be a Disability Smart employer and are committed to supporting disability inclusion throughout our recruitment process. If you experience any access issues or require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know so we can ensure you have the support you need.
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