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
Intellectual Property
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
Competitive salary
Company Pension & Private Medical
Car Allowance
Bonus
Holiday Purchase scheme
Sharesave scheme
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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