Legal Counsel

Legal Counsel (Part-Time or Flexible Full-Time)

Location: Hybrid – Flexible UK Location

Salary – Competitive and negotiable depending on experience and hours

We’re looking for a commercially minded and experienced Legal Counsel to join our team on a flexible basis. Whether you're seeking a full-time role or a part-time arrangement — such as 3 to 4 full days per week or 5 shorter days — we’re open to shaping the role around the right individual. This is a great opportunity to join a fast-paced and growing food manufacturing group, offering full autonomy and variety in your work.

Location is also flexible — we operate a hybrid model and are happy to discuss working arrangements that suit you.

About the Role

Reporting to the Head of Legal, you’ll be a trusted advisor to stakeholders across the business, providing expert legal support across a broad mix of commercial and operational matters. These include contracts, procurement, property, disputes, IP, compliance, and data protection.

You’ll work closely with senior leadership and operational teams to support sound decision-making, manage risk, and enable the group’s continued growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, review and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements, including customer and supplier contracts and confidentiality agreements.
• Provide practical legal advice to procurement and operational teams.
• Support property-related matters and liaise with external legal partners.
• Advise on and manage commercial disputes including customer claims and supplier issues.
• Provide guidance on intellectual property (IP) and trademark matters.
• Support internal stakeholders with data protection and UK GDPR compliance.
• Contribute to wider legal governance through policies, compliance initiatives, and legal training.

About You

• Qualified UK Solicitor with at least 5 years’ PQE in commercial law, ideally with in-house experience.
• Strong commercial contracts background with a practical, solution-focused approach.
• Broad legal knowledge, including IP, property, data protection, and dispute resolution.
• Able to work independently and communicate legal concepts clearly to non-legal colleagues.
• Proactive, organised, and flexible — comfortable managing a varied and dynamic workload.

Why Join Us?

At The Compleat Food Group, we’re on a mission to create delicious food that’s better for people and the planet — we call it Food to Feel Good. We’re home to leading brands like Wall’s Pastry, Squeaky Bean, Unearthed and Vadasz, and supply some of the UK’s biggest retailers.

With over 6,000 colleagues across the UK, we’re proud of our culture that values integrity, creativity, collaboration, and care.

What We Offer:

• Flexible working – part-time or full-time options considered
• 33 days annual leave (pro rata for part-time)
• 2 paid volunteering days per year
• Discounts with major retailers
• Access to wellbeing resources and 24/7 support via Grocery Aid
• Tailored learning and development opportunities
• Financial wellbeing tools, gym discounts, and more

Inclusion at Our Core

 We’re proud to foster a workplace that champions diversity, equity, and respect. We believe great results come from embracing difference — and we’re committed to making The Compleat Food Group a place where everyone can thrive.

Ready to make a Compleat impact?

•  Apply today and bring your expertise to a business where your voice will be heard, and your contribution will matter.