General Counsel, United Kingdom & Ireland (UK&I)
Core
Lead the UK&I legal team as a key business partner to the Managing Director, advising on strategic legal, regulatory, commercial, and reputational risks for a consumer goods company.
Role type
Senior General Counsel (UK&I)
Builds
Legal strategy and risk mitigation for UK&I market execution
Domain
Consumer goods, Food & Beverage
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Competition law, Consumer law, Marketing law, Regulatory compliance, Crisis management, Litigation, Team leadership, Strategic negotiation
Preferred skills
Law firm experience, In-house experience, Business acumen, Stakeholder influence
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Lead the UK&I legal team; Advise senior business leaders on complex legal and regulatory issues; Manage crisis situations; Support strategic negotiations across the supply chain; Protect intellectual property and brand reputation; Guide the business on UK&I legal developments including food law and consumer protection.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities