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Legal Counsel (3-Month FTC), south west london
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Client:
Advocate Group
Location:
south west london, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
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EU work permit required:
Yes
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Posted:
04.06.2025
Expiry Date:
19.07.2025
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Job Description:
Job Title: Legal Counsel – Marketing - 3-month FTC
Location: Uxbridge (Hybrid)
A leading global brand in the consumer goods sector is seeking an experienced Legal Counsel (5+ years PQE) to join its dynamic EMEA legal team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a fast-paced, international environment supporting commercial, marketing, and sponsorship operations across the region.
The Opportunity
You will play a pivotal role in providing commercially focused legal advice, drafting and negotiating high-value marketing, sponsorship, and service agreements, and partnering closely with cross-functional teams to support brand and business strategy. Youll be joining a collaborative legal team that values precision, agility, and a proactive mindset.
Key Responsibilities
* Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a wide range of commercial contracts including sponsorship, partnership, SaaS, consulting, IP licence, and master services agreements.
* Providing clear, business-oriented legal advice to marketing and commercial teams across the EMEA region.
* Supporting complex commercial projects and advising on brand and consumer promotions.
* Managing external counsel relationships where needed.
* Developing and maintaining contract templates and delivering internal legal training.
* Contributing to wider legal team projects and initiatives in a flat, non-hierarchical team structure.
About You
* UK qualified solicitor with a minimum of 5 years’ post-qualification experience, ideally gained in both private practice and in-house settings.
* Proven track record in commercial law, particularly in drafting and negotiating marketing or sponsorship agreements.
* Strong commercial awareness and excellent attention to detail.
* Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
* Effective communicator with a collaborative approach and the ability to build strong internal relationships.
* Energetic, proactive, and comfortable working in a fast-moving, entrepreneurial environment.
Ready to bring your legal expertise to a high-impact, commercially driven team?
Apply now or connect with us to learn more.
The Advocate Group is a leading recruitment partner, based in the UK, to the FMCG and consumer product sectors.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. By applying for this role, you are agreeing to our Privacy Policy, which can be found on our website. Please note that The Advocate Group is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy.
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