Legal Counsel, Consumer Brands Company, 2+
- Recruiter
- Graff Search
- Location
- London (North), London (Greater)
- Salary
- Competitive
- Posted
- 03 Jan 2019
- Closes
- 31 Jan 2019
- Vacancy Type
- Solicitors, In-House
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
- Practice Areas
- Company/Commercial, Competition/EU, Corporate, Information Technology, Intellectual Property, Licensing/Gaming/Betting, Media/Entertainment/Sport, Regulatory/Compliance (except Banking/Finance), Telecoms, Travel and Tourism
- Experience Level
- Junior Level, Mid Level
The Company
This esteemed consumer brands company is the owner of some of the most respected active clothing and fashion footwear brands in the UK and on an international scale. An official winner of awards for being one of the best places to work in the UK, the company is adept at building on its heritage whilst continuing to invest and innovate brands which are well-loved in well-suited to modern lifestyles.
The company now has a need for a commercial lawyer to join the team in a broad ranging in-house position.
What this Role Offers
This is an excellent opportunity to work in varied role where you will work closely with the business at all levels and have genuine exposure to senior management. You will need to learn the unique culture of the business and very quickly become a trusted adviser to the business. You will have exposure to high quality and varied work.
What the Role Entails
From day one, you will run a wide range of commercial contracts and negotiations relating to marketing, IP, IT, e-commerce, product innovation, supply chain and data protection. You will assist with the IP portfolio and provide key advice to the business relating to a range of matters including governance, competition, social media, advertising and corporate responsibility.
Required Experience
A broad general commercial background is key; you may be a Commercial/IP/IT lawyer or TMT lawyer looking to make your first move in-house or you may already be in-house and be looking to work with a consumer brands company. Experience in retail or a consumer brands would be helpful. A corporate or competition background would be useful but not essential. You must have excellent relationship management skills and be able to advise the business across all areas including marketing, HR and senior management. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a varied role with a sought-after brands company and gain exposure to a variety of brands both UK-based and international.
Please Apply Now or for further information, please contact Maneesha Howard of Graff Search on 020 3026 2201 or maneesha@graffsearch.co.uk.