Legal Counsel (3-Month FTC)
Posted 2 weeks ago by Advocate Group
£90,000 Per year
Outside
Hybrid
Uxbridge, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The role of Legal Counsel – Marketing is a 3-month fixed-term contract based in Uxbridge, requiring an experienced solicitor with over 5 years of post-qualification experience. The position involves providing legal support for commercial, marketing, and sponsorship operations within a leading global consumer goods brand. The successful candidate will draft and negotiate various agreements while collaborating with cross-functional teams in a dynamic environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a wide range of commercial contracts including sponsorship, partnership, SaaS, consulting, IP licence, and master services agreements.
- Providing clear, business-oriented legal advice to marketing and commercial teams across the EMEA region.
- Supporting complex commercial projects and advising on brand and consumer promotions.
- Managing external counsel relationships where needed.
- Developing and maintaining contract templates and delivering internal legal training.
- Contributing to wider legal team projects and initiatives in a flat, non-hierarchical team structure.
Key Skills:
- UK qualified solicitor with a minimum of 5 years’ post-qualification experience, ideally gained in both private practice and in-house settings.
- Proven track record in commercial law, particularly in drafting and negotiating marketing or sponsorship agreements.
- Strong commercial awareness and excellent attention to detail.
- Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
- Effective communicator with a collaborative approach and the ability to build strong internal relationships.
- Energetic, proactive, and comfortable working in a fast-moving, entrepreneurial environment.
Salary (Rate): £90,000.00 yearly
City: Uxbridge
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: outside IR35
Seniority Level: Mid-Level
Industry: Legal
Job Title: Legal Counsel – Marketing - 3-month FTC
Location: Uxbridge (Hybrid)
Salary: £80,000 - 90,000 (pro-rata)
A leading global brand in the consumer goods sector is seeking an experienced Legal Counsel (5+ years PQE) to join its dynamic EMEA legal team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a fast-paced, international environment supporting commercial, marketing, and sponsorship operations across the region.
The Opportunity
You will play a pivotal role in providing commercially focused legal advice, drafting and negotiating high-value marketing, sponsorship, and service agreements, and partnering closely with cross-functional teams to support brand and business strategy. You'll be joining a collaborative legal team that values precision, agility, and a proactive mindset.
About You
UK qualified solicitor with a minimum of 5 years’ post-qualification experience, ideally gained in both private practice and in-house settings. Proven track record in commercial law, particularly in drafting and negotiating marketing or sponsorship agreements. Strong commercial awareness and excellent attention to detail. Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines. Effective communicator with a collaborative approach and the ability to build strong internal relationships. Energetic, proactive, and comfortable working in a fast-moving, entrepreneurial environment.
Ready to bring your legal expertise to a high-impact, commercially driven team? Apply now or connect with us to learn more.
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