WELCOME TO KFC, HOME OF THE REAL
ONES.
We
sell the world’s best chicken. Seriously. And we’ve done it since 1939, when
the idea of crispy, original recipe chicken took Kentucky by storm. Now, we’re
proud to serve 1000+ communities across the UK and Ireland, bringing the grit,
pride and iconic reputation that we started with, all those years ago.
Across
the Restaurant Support Centre (RSC), we come to work to be ourselves, and to
make something of ourselves. We want to see our potential go that little bit
further, as part of one of the world’s most iconic brands.
What’s
the gig? Well, you support our restaurants — and we’ll support you every step
of the way. Simple. Our doors are open — and they can take you anywhere.
All
we ask is that you be you. Because that makes us, us. Sound good?
Great. Let’s find out about that job.
ABOUT THE ROLE
KFC Western
Europe I is looking to bring on board a talented and ambitious Senior Legal
Counsel. We want someone who can not only provide commercial legal advice but
also act as a valued thought partner to key business stakeholders. The role is
based in London but supporting our Western Europe leadership team based in
Switzerland covering 12 markets. Occasional travel to Switzerland required.
The
KFC Legal team have earned their seat at the table, providing invaluable
debate, guidance and challenge within the business, helping develop strategy
and giving stakeholders the tools and confidence to drive change and deliver
winning results.
You’ll
be at the forefront of proactively supporting our senior leaders to understand
legal risks and providing strategic advice. A natural collaborator, you’ll have
the ability to influence internal stakeholders and cross-functional teams
demonstrating sound legal and business judgement.
As
Senior Legal Counsel, you will report directly to the Head of Legal primarily
supporting our Development function to provide advice and support on M&A,
franchise agreements and disputes. This is a clucking great opportunity at one
of the largest, best-known, best-loved and most talked-about brands in the UK…
what are you waiting for?
WHAT WILL YOU SPEND YOUR TIME DOING?
* Supporting the Head of Legal and Western Europe
Leadership team on a variety of complex issues and high profile and
business critical projects
* Collaborating closely with other members of the team
* Providing general legal advice and support on a range
of issues including M&A, Corporate, Digital, Marketing, Commercial
Contracts and Disputes
* Developing and maintaining excellent relationships
across the business with key responsibility for Development and Franchise function
* Engaging and building a strong network across the wider
YUM! Legal team and business desirable.
* Ability to work autonomously and also provide support
and guidance to junior team members
What we
love from you:
About you
* Courage and integrity to recognise and do what is right
– doesn’t shy away from the challenging conversations
* Intellectually curious combined with an approach that
is pragmatic and commercial – i.e. getting the job done!
* be an excellent communicator, with a natural ability to
bring people together and facilitate and promote great cooperation and
collaboration
* Strong enthusiasm for varied legal work
* Must thrive on working as a team, in a dynamic and
fast-moving environment
* A
calm demeanour and an ability to work collaboratively under pressure are key
EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION
* Educated as qualified lawyer with solid experience PQE in a
commercial or corporate department gained in a leading law firm or in-house
* Great clarity of thought and collaborative
communication with sensitivity to different cultures, backgrounds and
objectives.
* Ability to influence a wide and diverse range of
stakeholders.
* Strong project management and time management skills.
* Insight to be able to recognise opportunities to add
value to the organisation and an ability to see them through in a
commercial and repeatable way.
KEEPING
IT REAL
We
don’t hire staff — we hire people. People with real lives and aspirations,
building real careers. Each of us has something special to add to the mix we
call work, and we’ll always encourage you to add your perspective.
See,
at KFC, everyone’s welcome — whatever your background, and whatever future
you’re creating. We’ll look out for you because you’re one of us, not because
you work for us. We’ll invest in your potential, because it’s what we’ve always
done. But most of all, we’ll give you the freedom to be you, wherever (and whoever) you happen to be.
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU:
We offer benefits that make your life that little
bit easier, because we know the juggle is real.
From flexible, hybrid working
and Live Well Days, we’ve created a package that supports the real you, in and
out of work.
You’ll get:
? Hybrid working from our Woking RSC (just 24 mins
from London)
? Up to 11% company pension contributions
? 25 days’ holiday (plus bank hols)
? 5 Live Well Days a year, just for you
? Bonus scheme linked to company & personal
performance
? Private healthcare, Digital GP access & mental
health coaching
? Enhanced parental leave and flexible return
options
? Study support, income protection, life cover &
more
? And yes — 25% off the chicken
Because real ones deserve real
rewards.
KFC FOR EVERYONE:
Whoever you are and wherever you’re from, KFC is a
place where you can bring the real
you to work.
Our
promise is this: every person who applies to a role at KFC, regardless of age,
background, ethnicity, gender, ability,
religion or sexual orientation, will have an equal opportunity to work here. We
don’t just welcome, we encourage applications from underrepresented groups from
all industries.
If
you’d like any additional support with your application, have a disability or
condition that may affect your performance during the recruitment process, or
have any other requirements — just let us know. We’ll
be there to help you be the real you.
READY?
We hope so. If you’re ready to be part of our community, now’s the time to apply.
Worried
you aren’t ticking all the boxes? Don’t - we’d still love to hear from you