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PZ Cussons is a global consumer‑goods company with a purpose of "For everyone, for life, for good". We create products across Hygiene, Baby and Beauty categories, including Carex, Cussons Baby, Sanctuary Spa and St. Tropez. Sustainability and the wellbeing of people, families and communities are at the core of all we do.
Position Snapshot
* Job title: Corporate Counsel
* Location: Manchester, United Kingdom
* Contract type: Permanent
The Role
The Corporate Counsel provides legal leadership and facilitates corporate transactions, supporting the legal strategy throughout the group to help PZ Cussons achieve its long‑term strategic ambitions. The role works with a wide range of stakeholders within and outside the business, may involve occasional travel, and is suited to an experienced lawyer who enjoys variety, taking ownership, delivering results, and who is personable and adaptable.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
* Corporate project execution: Provide effective legal support and leadership for strategically significant projects, including M&A, debt financing, capital markets transactions, internal restructurings, and pension transactions.
* Support legal issues for group employees and functions: Handle material commercial agreements, advisor engagement letters, employment and data privacy issues, and disputes.
* Policies and procedures: Evolve, maintain and standardise legal ways of working across the group, coordinate with legal colleagues, and develop best practice to ensure efficient legal support.
* Oversee legal support for the North America St. Tropez business: act as the primary legal point of contact and coordinate external legal advice for the US and Canada markets as required.
Requirements and Qualifications
* Qualified legal practitioner in the UK or another jurisdiction.
* Demonstrated leadership potential or experience.
* Experience working in‑house or in a reputable law firm in a corporate or transactional area.
* Experience with international transactions.
* Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally with colleagues at all levels.
* Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively.
* Sound legal judgment.
* Technical proficiency in Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, and familiarity with legal research software and legal tech (a plus).
* Intellectually curious, personable, and energetic.
* Able to work collaboratively with people from a variety of backgrounds, cultures and across various levels of seniority.
* Strong attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem solving.
Equal Opportunities
At PZ Cussons, we value diversity and make sure everyone feels included. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Please note that we are not able to offer visa sponsorship or relocation support for this role; applicants must have the right to work in the UK before applying.
If you need extra support during this process, let us know so we can accommodate you. It is important to us that all candidates feel recognised and have a good experience with PZ Cussons as part of our commitment to inclusivity.
PZ Cussons is big enough to make your mark, small enough to make it yours. Apply to join us!
Seniority Level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Legal
Industries
Manufacturing
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