Legal Counsel (3-Month FTC) - Crawley, West Sussex
Client: Advocate Group
Location: Crawley, West Sussex, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Views: 2
Posted: 04.06.2025
Expiry Date: 19.07.2025
Job Description
Job Title: Legal Counsel – Marketing - 3-month FTC
Location: Uxbridge (Hybrid)
A leading global brand in the consumer goods sector seeks an experienced Legal Counsel (5+ years PQE) to join its dynamic EMEA legal team. This role offers an opportunity to work in a fast-paced, international environment supporting commercial, marketing, and sponsorship operations across the region.
The Opportunity
You will provide commercially focused legal advice, draft and negotiate high-value marketing, sponsorship, and service agreements, and collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to support brand and business strategies. The team values precision, agility, and a proactive approach.
Key Responsibilities
* Draft, review, and negotiate various commercial contracts including sponsorship, partnership, SaaS, consulting, IP license, and master services agreements.
* Offer clear, business-oriented legal advice to marketing and commercial teams across the EMEA region.
* Support complex commercial projects and advise on brand and consumer promotions.
* Manage external counsel relationships as needed.
* Develop and maintain contract templates and deliver internal legal training.
* Participate in wider legal team projects and initiatives within a flat, non-hierarchical structure.
About You
* UK qualified solicitor with at least 5 years’ post-qualification experience, ideally with backgrounds in private practice and in-house roles.
* Proven experience in commercial law, especially in drafting and negotiating marketing or sponsorship agreements.
* Strong commercial awareness and meticulous attention to detail.
* Highly organized with excellent project management skills.
* Effective communicator with a collaborative style and ability to build internal relationships.
* Energetic, proactive, and comfortable in a fast-moving, entrepreneurial environment.
Interested in bringing your legal expertise to a high-impact, commercially driven team?
Apply now or contact us for more information.
The Advocate Group is a leading UK-based recruitment partner for the FMCG and consumer product sectors.
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