Legal Counsel - Corporate and Commercial

Key Responsibilities

• Commercial contracts (NDAs, MSAs, SOWs, DPAs)
• Contract queries and disputes
• Corporate compliance and policies
• Company secretarial matters
• Intellectual property
• Insurance
• Data protection
• General commercial and corporate legal advice

• Draft, review and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements
• Support contentious matters and proceedings
• Assist with corporate projects and M&A
• Draft and update internal policies
• Contribute to group insurance matters and renewals
• Monitor legal budgets and manage legal fee invoices
• Support wider legal projects, ensuring compliance and sharing best practices
• Improve legal processes, templates and tools
• Work closely with teams in Europe, Asia and the US

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Law degree (LLB or equivalent) 
• 6+ years of experience of experience as a Legal Counsel working in a marketing, advertising, promotional product, or retail environment
• Strong commercial law experience (in-house)
• Ability to draft clear, commercially focused documents
• Corporate/M&A experience is helpful
• Strong communication, organisation and planning skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Solutions-focused, proactive approach
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to prioritise
• Fluent English and strong Microsoft Office skills
• Good record-keeping habits

• Effective communicator who builds strong relationships
• Highly organised, able to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Results-driven and accountable
• Creative, resourceful problem-solver
• Enthusiastic, with a strong work ethic and willingness to learn
• Analytical, logical and sound in judgment

Equal Opportunities