We are working with a highly dynamic, fast-moving consumer business based in West London that is seeking a Corporate Associate (5–7 years’ PQE) who is looking to make the move in-house as a Legal Counsel. This is an excellent opportunity for a lawyer trained in private practice to transition into a broad, commercial in-house role with significant exposure to senior stakeholders and business decision-making.

The role offers extremely varied work and will suit someone keen to broaden their remit beyond pure transactional work.

The Role:

Working closely with senior management and cross-functional teams, the Legal Counsel will provide commercially focused legal support across a wide range of matters, including:

• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating a range of commercial agreements, including supplier, distribution, marketing and technology contracts.
• Advising on UK consumer law issues relevant to the business, including customer-facing terms and promotions.
• Supporting data protection and privacy matters (GDPR) in collaboration with internal stakeholders.
• Managing and instructing external legal advisers efficiently.
• Contributing to the development of internal legal processes, templates and best practice within a growing in-house legal function.

Candidate:

• Corporate / M&A trained in private practice with 5–7 years PQE
• Commercially minded and keen to develop broader exposure across commercial, consumer and regulatory issues.
• Comfortable working in a fast-moving, evolving business environment.
• Confident engaging directly with senior stakeholders and non-legal teams.
• Prior in-house experience is not a necessity.

If you have the skills described above and are keen to discuss this opportunity in more detail, please kindly share your details with Sarah - sturnbull@kgglobal.co.uk