Senior Legal Counsel, remote or hybrid

Senior Legal Counsel sought for growing entrepreneurial business – remote or hybrid working available.  Arbuthnot Yon are working exclusively with global a well-known consumer business which has grown significantly in the UK and internationally.   This role will support business expansion and you will support the business operations in Europe, Asia and North America.

Reporting into the Group General Counsel you will have a senior facing international role which will see you advising on a wide range of Group projects from commercial contracts, group procurement, strategic business projects, acquisitions and group compliance projects.  This position can be undertaken remotely or on a hybrid basis (the business has its HQ in the West Midlands).    Specifically, you will:

• advise on and lead international commercial contracts and projects;
• advise on and support Group procurement strategy;
• support in relation to group incident management;
• support in relation to M&A actively and group financing (with external support); and
• advise on and support strategy in relation to compliance and governance issues and policy. 

This is a really exciting time to join the business as it is experiencing significant growth with ambitious plans for the future.  We are keen to hear from commercial lawyers with plus 7 PQE experience.  You will need to have the ability to lead on a variety of commercial projects and undertake a broad range of legal work across general commercial legal areas.  Any corporate experience would be beneficial (but is not necessary). 

This role can be undertaken largely from home, however, you will have the ability to work at the Midlands HQ if you prefer working in an office for all or part of the time.  

For further information please contact Victoria Moore at Arbuthnot Yon victoria@aysearch.com or 07971666134