Legal Counsel
Location
Southampton, Hampshire
Job Type
Full-time
Category
other-general
Posted
June 20, 2026
Our client, a prominent player in the FMCG industry, is currently seeking a Legal Counsel Operations professional to join their team on a contract basis. This role is focused on providing dedicated legal support on a specific programme.
Key Responsibilities:
Legal Coordination (Global & Markets)
Engage with regional and local legal teams to assess legal and regulatory implications of proposed supplier changes
Support consistent interpretation of legal constraints raised by markets
Drive alignment across jurisdictions while allowing for local requirements
Contracting & Commercial Support
Support re-opening and amendment of existing supplier contracts, including payment term changes
Provide legal input into contractual mechanisms (amendments, variations, side letters)
Review and support development of standardised contractual approaches and templates
Programme Tracking & Governance
Maintain oversight of contract cha...
Key Responsibilities:
Legal Coordination (Global & Markets)
Engage with regional and local legal teams to assess legal and regulatory implications of proposed supplier changes
Support consistent interpretation of legal constraints raised by markets
Drive alignment across jurisdictions while allowing for local requirements
Contracting & Commercial Support
Support re-opening and amendment of existing supplier contracts, including payment term changes
Provide legal input into contractual mechanisms (amendments, variations, side letters)
Review and support development of standardised contractual approaches and templates
Programme Tracking & Governance
Maintain oversight of contract cha...