Legal Counsel – Marketing

About the role

An exciting interim opportunity has arisen for a commercial lawyer to join the in‑house legal team of a leading food and beverage company. You will work closely with Marketing, Public Relations and Social Media teams, providing practical, commercially focused legal support in a fast‑paced environment.

Key responsibilities

• Provide proactive, day‑to‑day commercial legal advice to Marketing, PR and Social Media teams and other business stakeholders.
• Advise on consumer and competition law issues arising from marketing, promotional and commercial initiatives.
• Support commercial and sales contracting, including drafting, reviewing and negotiating customer, sponsorship, supplier and other agreements.
• Manage a high‑volume workload efficiently, prioritising competing demands and delivering timely advice.
• Collaborate with the broader Legal team and escalate material or complex issues as appropriate.

Required profile

• Minimum of 4 years post‑qualification experience, gained in‑house or in a commercial law firm.
• Experience in FMCG, consumer products, advertising and/or marketing.
• Ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines with appropriate supervision.
• Collaborative, hands‑on approach with genuine interest in partnering with the business.

What we offer

• Flexibility to choose assignments that fit your lifestyle and career goals.
• Professional growth through diverse projects and development resources.
• Community of forward‑thinking legal professionals.
• Impactful work with leading global organisations and a competitive compensation package.