Senior Legal Counsel

About the job:

We are seeking an experienced Senior Legal Counsel to join our client’s team on an initial 6-month fixed-term contract. This is a full-time position, although candidates seeking a 4-day working week will also be considered. There is a strong possibility that the role could become permanent for the right individual.

Key details:

• Location/Office Attendance: Uxbridge (Hybrid – Tuesdays and Thursdays in the office)
• Working Pattern: Ideally full-time, but open to 4 days per week for the right candidate.
• Duration: Initial 6-month fixed-term contract, with strong possibility of a permanent position.
• Start Date: ASAP.
• Pay: Up to circa £100k full-time salary equivalent.
• Equipment: Provided.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leading large-scale commercial contracting workstreams from inception through to completion.
• Reviewing, drafting and negotiating a wide range of third-party supplier agreements.
• Acting as a first point of contact for contract-related queries across the business.
• Providing highly responsive and commercial advice.

Candidate requirements:

• Previous in-house experience, with procurement and/or supply chain exposure required.
• Food and beverage sector experience is beneficial but not necessary.
• Need to be a confident negotiator with the ability to supervise junior team members.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Proactive, approachable and solutions-oriented, with the ability to work collaboratively across the wider business.

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