Senior Legal Counsel

Company: Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment
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Location: London
Job Description:

New Senior Legal Counsel role with a Global FMCG business from their West London Office (Zone 6)

Role: Senior Legal Counsel

Salary: £120k

Working Pattern: 5 Days in Office

Join a leading FMCG company as Senior Legal Counsel for its European operations. Ideally you will have line management experience as this is a strategic role working closely with the Head of Legal in supervising the team

You will join a multi site Legal team as a Senior Advisor to the Europe Executive and Senior Leadership Teams, providing strategic, commercially focused legal advice across a wide range of matters, including complex commercial contracts, procurement, competition law, regulatory issues, and M&A transactions.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements with customers and suppliers.
  • Provide legal guidance on regulatory, contractual, and compliance matters to business teams.
  • Advise on litigation and regulatory disputes, managing external counsel when needed.
  • Ensure compliance with marketing, advertising, and brand licensing regulations.

Requirements:

  • UK & Wales Qualified Solicitor
  • 6+ years PQE with experience in a fast-paced, in-house legal team.
  • Expertise in Commercial Contracts: Proven ability to draft and negotiate complex agreements.
  • Industry Experience: Manufacturing, Construction, Engineering, Facilities, Retail, FMCG background preferred.

The role requires the individual to be in the office five days a week (based in West London). The company offers a competitive salary and generous wider package

Posted: September 1st, 2026