We are recruiting for an exciting opportunity to join a leading organisation as a Legal Counsel based in the West Midlands.
This role is based at our clients Head Office in West Midlands, with flexibility for hybrid working.
As Legal Counsel, you will play a key role in providing essential legal advice and compliance support across the business, ensuring legal safeguards are in place while partnering with various departments to drive organisational success.
About You:
The successful Legal Counsel will:
* Be a qualified solicitor status in England & Wales (or equivalent jurisdiction); candidates qualified by experience will also be considered.

* Have previous in-house legal experience; ideally within the retail, FMCG sector is highly desirable.

*Strong expertise in drafting complex commercial agreements and advising on governance/compliance matters.
*Experience managing investigations conducted by regulatory bodies such as the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO), Data Protection Commission (DPC), Trading Standards or Environmental Health Officers is beneficial but not essential.
*Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain legal concepts clearly to non-legal stakeholders across all levels of the organisation.
*Commercial awareness with a pragmatic approach to providing legal advice that aligns with business objectives.
Key Responsibilities:
As Legal Counsel, you will be responsible for:
*Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a wide range of commercial contracts including Sale of Goods/Services Agreements, SaaS Agreements, IT Service Agreements, Consultancy Agreements, Logistics Agreements, Data Processing Agreements, Intellectual Property Licences, and Confidentiality Agreements.
*Advising on consumer rights issues, trading regulations, promotions compliance, pricing policies, advertising standards, and other regulatory matters affecting the retail sector.
* Providing timely, practical, high-quality, and commercially focused legal advice for key business units.

*Managing commercial disputes from inception through resolution (including court proceedings), liaising with external counsel when necessary.
*Monitoring changes in legislation and retail regulations while ensuring internal policies remain compliant and up-to-date.
*Managing intellectual property portfolios and brand protection efforts while advising on IP disputes alongside key stakeholders in Trading, Design, and Marketing teams.
What’s on Offer?
The organisation offers an attractive package of benefits designed to support your professional growth and personal well being:
* A comprehensive induction plan and access to development programmes.

* A competitive salary, bonus and car allowance.

If you’re ready to take on this exciting challenge as part of one of the UK’s most recognisable brands apply now! Alternatively, for more information about this Legal Counsel position please contact Nisha Jassi on .
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