Senior Legal Counsel (Contract)
Core
Senior Legal Counsel leading complex commercial matters, high-stakes negotiations, and global legal guidance for a purpose-led scale-up.
Role type
Senior Legal Counsel (Contract)
Builds
Global legal strategy, commercial contracts, and regulatory compliance frameworks.
Domain
Consumer Goods / Social Impact / Legal
Required skills
Complex contract negotiation, Intellectual property management, Regulatory compliance, Corporate governance, Legal strategy, Commercial risk assessment, Mentoring junior lawyers, Legal process improvement, Stakeholder influence, Clear communication of legal concepts
Preferred skills
In-house experience, Project management, Legal tech implementation, B Corp standards knowledge
Technologies
Legal tech tools
Responsibilities
Lead complex commercial negotiations and significant contract reviews, Provide expert guidance on global legal areas including IP and regulatory compliance, Collaborate with Head of Legal to define legal strategy and goals, Mentor junior lawyers and educate the business on legal best practices, Translate complex legal jargon into actionable advice for non-legal teams, Monitor global legal changes to ensure accurate and prepared advice
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic leadership