Legal Counsel
Department: LegalLocation: Uxbridge
We’re looking for a Legal Counsel to provide practical, commercial legal support across a broad range of business activities, helping to manage risk while supporting growth and strategic initiatives.
This is an excellent opportunity for a junior lawyer looking to develop their in-house career within a fast-paced, international business.
What You’ll Do
- Draft, review and negotiate a variety of commercial and procurement contracts
- Support M&A transactions, corporate projects and company secretarial activities
- Advise on a range of legal and regulatory matters, including disputes and compliance issues
- Partner with stakeholders across the business to provide pragmatic legal guidance
- Identify legal risks and develop practical solutions to support business objectives
- Support wider legal projects and initiatives as required
What You’ll Bring
- Qualified Solicitor or Barrister (UK)
- Newly Qualified to 2 years PQE
- Experience gained in a leading law firm or fast-paced in-house environment
- Strong drafting and negotiation skills across commercial agreements
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Commercially minded, proactive and able to work independently
- Full driving licence and willingness to travel across the UK and Ireland
Desirable:
- In-house legal experience
- FMCG, food or manufacturing sector experience
- Corporate or company secretarial experience
The company
Pilgrim’s Europe produces some of the best-known and most iconic brands in the UK and Ireland, including Fridge Raiders, Rollover, Denny, Richmond, Oakhouse and Moy Park, alongside a diverse range of industry leading own-label products in categories including fresh pork, lamb and chicken, working with all the major retailers and food service outlets.
Our portfolio extends to authentic chilled and frozen ready meals, snacking ranges, added value and food service products.
Across Pilgrim’s Europe we combine 20,000 of the best people in the industry, united by a shared set of core values and a passion for producing the highest quality, most delicious and innovative food, which is enjoyed by millions of people in the UK, Ireland and Europe every day. Our Pilgrim’s Europe team are based in our Pilgrim’s UK, Moy Park, Pilgrim’s Food Masters and Pilgrim’s Shared Services businesses.
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