Senior Legal Counsel

WELCOME TO KFC, HOME OF THE REAL ONES.

We sell the world’s best chicken. Seriously. And we’ve done it since 1939, when the idea of crispy, original recipe chicken took Kentucky by storm. Now, we’re proud to serve 1000+ communities across the UK and Ireland, bringing the grit, pride and iconic reputation that we started with, all those years ago.

Across the Restaurant Support Centre (RSC), we come to work to be ourselves, and to make something of ourselves. We want to see our potential go that little bit further, as part of one of the world’s most iconic brands.

What’s the gig? Well, you support our restaurants — and we’ll support you every step of the way. Simple. Our doors are open — and they can take you anywhere.

All we ask is that you be you. Because that makes us, us. Sound good?

Great. Let’s find out about that job.

ABOUT THE ROLE

KFC Western Europe I is looking to bring on board a talented and ambitious Senior Legal Counsel. We want someone who can not only provide commercial legal advice but also act as a valued thought partner to key business stakeholders. The role is based in London but supporting our Western Europe leadership team based in Switzerland covering 12 markets. Occasional travel to Switzerland required.

The KFC Legal team have earned their seat at the table, providing invaluable debate, guidance and challenge within the business, helping develop strategy and giving stakeholders the tools and confidence to drive change and deliver winning results.

You’ll be at the forefront of proactively supporting our senior leaders to understand legal risks and providing strategic advice. A natural collaborator, you’ll have the ability to influence internal stakeholders and cross-functional teams demonstrating sound legal and business judgement.

As Senior Legal Counsel, you will report directly to the Head of Legal primarily supporting our Development function to provide advice and support on M&A, franchise agreements and disputes. This is a clucking great opportunity at one of the largest, best-known, best-loved and most talked-about brands in the UK… what are you waiting for?

WHAT WILL YOU SPEND YOUR TIME DOING?

• Supporting the Head of Legal and Western Europe Leadership team on a variety of complex issues and high profile and business critical projects
• Collaborating closely with other members of the team

What we love from you:

About you

• Courage and integrity to recognise and do what is right – doesn’t shy away from the challenging conversations
• Intellectually curious combined with an approach that is pragmatic and commercial – i.e. getting the job done!
• be an excellent communicator, with a natural ability to bring people together and facilitate and promote great cooperation and collaboration
• Strong enthusiasm for varied legal work
• Must thrive on working as a team, in a dynamic and fast-moving environment

A calm demeanour and an ability to work collaboratively under pressure are key

EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION

• Educated as qualified lawyer with solid experience PQE in a commercial or corporate department gained in a leading law firm or in-house
• Great clarity of thought and collaborative communication with sensitivity to different cultures, backgrounds and objectives.
• Ability to influence a wide and diverse range of stakeholders.
• Strong project management and time management skills.
• Insight to be able to recognise opportunities to add value to the organisation and an ability to see them through in a commercial and repeatable way.