Associate General Counsel - Strategic Development
Core
Provide legal advice and guidance on complex business matters, acting as a generalist across commercial contracts, sales, marketing, and intellectual property to support Ferguson's strategic initiatives.
Role type
Associate General Counsel (Strategic Development)
Builds
Commercial agreements, marketing compliance, and IP portfolios for Ferguson's diverse industrial and residential supply sectors.
Domain
Industrial supply / Legal
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
contract drafting and negotiation, Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) expertise, U.N. Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods knowledge, trademark portfolio management, patent rights management, legal analysis, regulatory compliance, strategic business alignment
Preferred skills
experience with leading contract management systems (iCertis), Microsoft Office proficiency
Technologies
iCertis, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Outlook
Responsibilities
Review and negotiate commercial agreements with customers; oversee global trademark portfolio clearance and registration; manage outside patent counsel for product IP; review advertising and promotional materials for legal compliance; implement formal policies for contract lifecycle management; maintain contract management systems and generate key metrics reports.
Seniority
Mid-Senior, hands-on IC
