Senior Counsel, Leading Food & Beverage Brand, 5+
- Recruiter
- Graff Search
- Location
- London (North), London (Greater)
- Salary
- Competitive
- Posted
- 06 Nov 2018
- Closes
- 04 Dec 2018
- Vacancy Type
- Solicitors, In-House
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
- Practice Areas
- Company/Commercial, Competition/EU, Corporate, Information Technology, Intellectual Property, Litigation/Dispute Resolution, Media/Entertainment/Sport, Pharmaceuticals/Biotechnology, Regulatory/Compliance (except Banking/Finance), Telecoms, Travel and Tourism
- Experience Level
- Junior Level, Mid Level, Senior Level
About Us
Highly-recognised around the globe, this established international brand is a trusted provider of well-loved food and has long been associated family, fun and flavour.
The Opportunity
A sought-after opportunity now exists for a Senior Counsel for the company’s European business. With a presence in more than 20 countries and over 120 franchisees, the work has an international focus. Your core responsibilities will include leading on franchise negotiations with European partners; supply chain and supplier negotiations and contracts, digital marketing and brand related matters, IP, competition, e-commerce and tech matters as well as M&A.
The key to this role is to become a trusted adviser to the business which will provide you with the opportunity to influence at a more strategic level and well as advising on a daily basis. You will play a key role in supporting the growth and direction of the business and ensuring the business operates effectively in a digital age.
About You
This opportunity will be best suit a lawyer with solid training and experience at a well-known law firm, who has perhaps already moved in-house and is looking to take the next step up. Alternatively, individuals with a broad experience gained in private practice with a strong desire to work in a varied in-house environment will also be considered. A proven track record of working at all levels within a business along with strong commercial awareness is key; along with a demonstrated ability to work directly with the business and an international mindset.
This is an opportunity to be the Senior Counsel for the European business of an international brand and contribute to the continued growth of the EMEA legal team. It is essential you are a self-starter who can operate autonomously in a commercial, fast-moving environment.
Please apply now or for further information, please contact Maneesha Howard at Graff Search, maneesha@graffsearch.co.uk or call 0208 305 2837.