Full job descriptionOur client, a prominent player in the FMCG industry, is currently seeking a Legal Counsel Operations professional to join their team on a contract basis. This role is focused on providing dedicated legal support on a specific programme.
Key Responsibilities:Legal Coordination (Global & Markets)*Engage with regional and local legal teams to assess legal and regulatory implications of proposed supplier changes
*Support consistent interpretation of legal constraints raised by markets
*Drive alignment across jurisdictions while allowing for local requirements
Contracting & Commercial Support*Support re-opening and amendment of existing supplier contracts, including payment term changes
*Provide legal input into contractual mechanisms (amendments, variations, side letters)
*Review and support development of standardised contractual approaches and templates
Programme Tracking & Governance*Maintain oversight of contract changes, legal sign-offs and key issues
*Track progress against programme timelines and escalate delays or risks
*Support reporting into programme governance forums
Risk & Compliance*Identify and manage key legal risks, including local law/payment term restrictions, contract enforceability, and supplier engagement risks
*Ensure compliance with governance frameworks such as UKCAP and SoDA
Stakeholder Engagement*Partner with Procurement, Finance and programme leadership
*Support development of supplier communication strategies and negotiation positions
*Act as a pragmatic legal advisor within a fast-paced programme environment
Job Requirements:Essential Skills & Experience*Qualified lawyer (or equivalent professional experience)
*Strong commercial contracts experience, ideally within procurement or supply chain
*Experience managing multi-jurisdictional legal matters
*Ability to operate independently with minimal supervision
*Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills
Desirable Skills & Experience*Experience supporting global transformation or cost optimisation programmes
*Familiarity with indirect procurement and supplier contracting models
Personal Attributes:*Highly organised with strong tracking and delivery discipline
*Pragmatic, solutions-oriented and commercially focused
*Comfortable operating in a high-profile, fast-paced global project
*Collaborative and able to work across functional and geographic boundaries
Additional Information:*Contract role to end-2027
*Dedicated to a Project (primary focus), with limited flexibility to support wider Ops Legal team if required

If you are a qualified legal professional seeking a dynamic role within a global organisation, we would love to hear from you.