Legal Counsel FTC

Based - St Albans, AL1 2RE - 50% office based, 50% WFH

13 Month FTC

We’re looking for a Legal Counsel to join our highly regarded Legal & Secretarial team on a fixed‑term basis. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain broad, hands‑on in‑house experience within a fast‑moving, collaborative environment, supporting both UK and international operations.

You’ll act as a trusted business partner, providing pragmatic legal advice across a wide range of commercial, marketing, compliance and intellectual property matters, while working closely with stakeholders across the business. You'll also gain exposure to a wide variety of legal work across UK and international markets and work within a supportive team environment with opportunities to continue developing your legal skills

What you'll be doing?

Commercial & Contracting

• Draft, review and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements, including NDAs, procurement and sales contracts, distribution agreements and terms & conditions
• Advise commercial teams on contract interpretation and risk, supporting strong commercial outcomes
  
  
  

Marketing & Advertising

• Review product packaging to ensure legal and regulatory compliance
• Draft and review promotional terms and advertising materials in line with the Code of Advertising Practice and relevant legislation
  
  
  

Compliance

• Support the implementation and ongoing monitoring of the company’s compliance programmes, including Competition Law, Anti‑Bribery, Sanctions and Data Protection
• Help develop and deliver training materials, monitor attendance and respond to business queries
  
  
  

Intellectual Property

• Support trade mark clearance searches (UK and international) and manage external counsel where required

Review trade mark watch notices and handle IP‑related queries from the international business

Draft licences, consents and other IP‑related documentation

General Legal Support

• Assist with corporate activity and M&A
• Provide legal support to Finance, HR, Operations and other functions
• Support dispute resolution matters and undertake legal research as required
  
  
  

What we need from you?

We’re looking for a proactive, commercially minded lawyer who enjoys working at pace and collaborating closely with the business. You’ll have:

• Qualification as a Solicitor in England & Wales (or equivalent international qualification), ideally 2–6 years’ PQE
• Experience working in a fast‑moving environment with a hands‑on approach
• Strong drafting, negotiation and communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail and high professional standards
• The ability to manage multiple priorities and build effective relationships across all levels
• A values‑led approach, with strong alignment to Premier Foods’ culture
  
  
  

What We Offer You In Return

• Competitive salary
• Company Pension & Private Medical
• Car Allowance
• Bonus
• Holiday Purchase scheme
• Sharesave scheme
• Access to learning and development programmes.
• Wellbeing support and employee assistance programme.
• Opportunities for career progression into roles such as Technical Delivery Specialist or Technical Architect
  
  
  

Ready to apply?

Click apply, submitting an UpToDate CV tailored to this opportunity. We look forward to hearing from you.

At Premier foods we believe in inclusion, authenticity and individuality. We aim to ensure all existing and future colleagues are given equitable opportunities and are respected, valued and encouraged to bring their true authentic selves to work no matter who they are, what they look like, who they love or what they believe in. Our culture is one where everyone is welcome.

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