Legal Counsel - Consumer Goods Business - Hertfordshire This role delivers broad commercial legal support across the business and plays a key part in executing the legal strategy. The Legal Counsel will advise on high-value commercial contracts, regulatory and compliance matters, data protection, competition and employment law, marketing standards, intellectual property and disputes. This is a hybrid role requiring 3 days in the office. It is ideally a full‑time role, but they will consider 4 days for the right person! Key Responsibilities:

Lead the drafting and negotiation of complex commercial and strategic agreements. Act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders, providing clear, commercial legal guidance. Support product launches, campaigns and new commercial models by identifying risk and ensuring compliance. Advise on data protection, advertising and marketing rules and wider regulatory requirements. Manage disputes and contentious matters, including resolution strategy. Lead implementation of new legislation and regulatory change. Deliver legal training and share legal know‑how. Support and develop junior team members. Monitor legal developments and emerging risks. Support IP matters, including trademarks and licensing.

Skills required:

Qualified solicitor with experience from private practice or an established in‑house team. Strong commercial and consumer law expertise, ideally within a B2C, retail or eCommerce environment. Commercially focused with sound judgement and the ability to deliver clear, practical advice. Confident communicator, able to influence stakeholders and work collaboratively across the business. Comfortable operating in a fast‑paced, high‑growth environment, managing multiple priorities. Proactive problem‑solver who supports junior team development and embraces innovative approaches, including the use of AI.

If you have the skills described above and are keen to discuss in more detail, please kindly share your CV with Sarah – sturnbull@kgglobal.co.uk Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level Employment type: Full‑time Job function: Legal Industries: Consumer Services and Retail #J-18808-Ljbffr