Commercial Lawyer

This is a broad commercial role offering exposure to a wide variety of matters across the business. You will support both B2B and B2C activities, with approximately 80-85% of the work focused on sophisticated B2B commercial arrangements and the remainder supporting a smaller consumer-facing business.

• Key responsibilities will include:
• Advising on commercial contracts across the Sugar and Animal Nutrition divisions
• Supporting large-scale B2B sales agreements with major customers, including household-name multinational businesses
• Handling procurement matters, including IT agreements, outsourcing arrangements and commodities-related contracts
• Assisting with capital expenditure transactions relating to the acquisition of equipment and infrastructure for manufacturing facilities
• Working on AI-related initiatives, including playbooks and legal guidance materials
• Managing day-to-day commercial legal issues arising across the business
• Supporting the pet supplements business on a range of FMCG and consumer-focused legal matters
• Liaising with external law firms on significant disputes that are outsourced
• Building strong relationships with stakeholders across multiple functions and divisions

You will benefit from a comprehensive handover, including access to existing frameworks and processes.

What skills do they need?

They are looking for a commercial lawyer with strong generalist experience and the ability to operate across a broad range of matters.

Success profile:

• Commercial contracts experience gained in-house or in private practice
• Confidence advising on both B2B and B2C matters
• Experience supporting sophisticated commercial customers and stakeholders
• Knowledge of procurement, outsourcing and technology contracts
• Ability to manage a varied workload with minimal supervision
• Comfortable operating in a business-facing environment and building strong stakeholder relationships
• Minimum 3-7 years’ PQE, although the team is very open to considering more senior lawyers

Full time, hybrid with 1 to 3 days per week in London. Occasional UK travel may be required.

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