Legal Counsel

I’m partnering with a global, market-leading business at the forefront of innovation within consumer and professional products. This is a powerhouse organisation with a strong international footprint, high-performing culture, and a genuine commitment to excellence. They’re now looking for a diligent, resilient and commercially sharp In-House Legal Counsel to join their EMEA legal team. If you enjoy working in a fast-paced, high-performance environment where decisions are made quickly and standards are high — this could be your kind of challenge. This organisation is a global leader in its field, with a portfolio of internationally recognised brands and a presence across manufacturing, product development and distribution worldwide. With multi-billion-dollar revenues and tens of thousands of employees globally, they operate at pace and pride themselves on innovation, quality and a winning culture. The legal team plays a central role in supporting that growth. Reporting into the Legal Director (EMEA) with close collaboration across UK and European leadership, this is a broad, hands-on commercial role with real exposure to senior stakeholders. You’ll be: Providing day-to-day legal support across multiple EMEA entities Reviewing, drafting and negotiating commercial contracts (supply, distribution, services etc.) Advising on legal aspects of business projects and commercial roll-outs Supporting marketing and campaign-related legal documentation Assisting with signing/closing procedures and execution of documents Conducting legal research and providing pragmatic guidance Supporting billing coordination and legal admin processes It’s a role for someone who enjoys variety, ownership and being embedded in the business. What They’re Looking For UK qualified lawyer (essential) with 4+ years’ PQE Prior experience in private practice (strongly preferred), ideally with commercial exposure Solid grounding in commercial/contract law Experience in international or multi-jurisdictional environments Data privacy knowledge (nice to have, not essential) Competition/cartel law exposure (a bonus, but not required) Confident communicator, comfortable engaging with stakeholders at all levels Strong English language skills (German a plus, but not essential) Pragmatic, proactive and business-minded Organised, structured and able to prioritise in a dynamic environment Comfortable working both independently and as part of a collaborative team This isn’t a slow-paced, heavily layered corporate environment. They operate at speed. Standards are high. The business expects solutions — not roadblocks. You’ll thrive here if you: Stay calm under pressure Enjoy being robust and hands-on Like being close to commercial decision-making Take ownership and get things done Why Consider It? Exposure to a truly international business Direct interaction with senior leadership A high-performance, ambitious culture Broad commercial remit with autonomy Genuine opportunity to make impact If you’re a commercially astute UK-qualified lawyer ready to step into (or further develop within) an international in-house role — I’d love to have a confidential chat. Let’s explore whether this could be the right next chapter for you