Senior Legal Counsel

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Senior Legal Counsel – High Growth Consumer Sector

Location: London (Hybrid – 3 days in office)

Salary: £100k–£120k + Stock Options


Are you a sharp, commercially minded lawyer ready to take the lead in a fast-growing and global business? This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic consumer-focused company operating at the intersection of beauty and wellness.


We’re looking for a Lead Legal who can hit the ground running and shape a legal function with the support of a small team. This is the first dedicated legal leadership role for the organisation and there is a potential path to General Counsel as the business scales.


What You’ll Do

  • Own the legal strategy for a business generating multi-million pound revenues.
  • Protect intellectual property across multiple jurisdictions.
  • Lead contract review, negotiation, and compliance for global operations.
  • Collaborate with remote legal team members.
  • Drive best practice and provide pragmatic, business-focused legal advice.


What We’re Looking For

  • PQE: 5+ years with previous experience of the FMCG, consumer, beauty or wellness sectors.
  • Proven expertise in IP and brand protection.
  • A confident leader who can step up and take ownership.
  • Smart, quick-thinking, and an excellent communicator.
  • Comfortable in a high-performing team with strong intellectual rigor.


Why This Role?

  • Impact: Build and lead the legal function in a high-growth business.
  • Flexibility: Hybrid working (3 days in office), hours typically 9–6 or 10–7.
  • Culture: Collaborative, ambitious, and intellectually demanding environment.
  • Growth: Clear progression to General Counsel.


If you’re ready to take on a career-defining role and thrive in a fast-paced, innovative environment, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now or reach out for a confidential conversation.

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Location:
City Of London
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Legal

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