SENIOR CORPORATE/COMMERCIAL LAWER - 12 MONTH FIXED TERM CONTRACT
HIGH WYCOMBE
HYBRID WORKING - 3 DAYS IN OFFICE; 2 DAYS FROM HOME
Role Overview:
Morgan Philips Specialist Recruitment are presently representing a purchasing, procurement, and business services organization operating within the food and beverages space in their search for a Senior Corporate and Commercial Lawyer to join their busy legal team on a 12 month fixed term contract. This business handle the purchasing and supply of specified and approved food, packaging, equipment and business solutions for a major, globally operating restaurant franchise.
Reporting to the General Counsel, the successful candidate will be a visible and integral member of a cohesive legal team in delivering on its strategic objectives. The legal team supports the development and delivery of enterprise-wide goals and defends and protects the interests of the business and members. You will be responsible for a wide range of legal services and support across the business.
Key Accountabilities:
Drafting and reviewing M&A Deal Documents, including: Term sheets, Share Purchase Agreements, Asset Purchase Agreements, Merger Agreements, Disclosure letters
Working collaboratively with the internal stakeholders to advise upon, draft, negotiate and execute a wide variety of commercial contracts including framework agreements, purchase contracts, distribution agreements, services contracts, trial contracts, IT contracts, NDA's, letters of intent, termination notices.
Advising and supporting the business on a wide range of legal issues including intellectual property, information technology, data, governance and compliance
Drive self-service programme by delivering tools to support the business, including templates, protocols, guidance documents and delivery of legal training
Having policies, processes and practices in place to ensure good governance and compliance at all levels of the organisation
Identifying and managing legal risk for the business and its members
Providing sound and solution-orientated legal advice to all functions
About You:
UK Qualified Solicitor
Experience in retail, FMCG, supply chain & procurement or fast paced environment (with an international footprint being an advantage)
Understanding and experience of corporate transactions
Extensive experience in drafting and negotiating a wide range of commercial contracts and corporate documents
Ability to give clear and pragmatic advice
Broad technical understanding of all aspects of commercial law, including contract law, agency, competition law, data protection
Strong collaborator and communicator who understands the importance of and enjoys cross functional working and stakeholder management
Results driven - gets the job done
Curious - enjoys learning
Thinks as a team player - has strong team synergy