Sole Legal Counsel - Creative Retail Group

CompanyThe Stephen James Partnership

LocationLondon Area, United Kingdom

Posted At1/8/2026

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Occupation Type

Legal professionals not elsewhere classified.

Occupation Code Skill LevelHigher Skilled

Sponsorship Salary Threshold

£41,700 (£21.38 per hour)

Standard minimum applies

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Description

Sole Group Legal Counsel (UK) | 3–5 PQE – FMCG

Location: West London (Hybrid – 2–3 days in office)

Compensation: Competitive base salary plus bonus

Are you a qualified lawyer who enjoys broad experience?

Are you interested in working within a consumer-facing business?

Does the idea of being a sole counsel excite you?

If so, this is a rare and exceptional opportunity to join a global FMCG business in a Group Legal Counsel role with real ownership and impact. Reporting directly to the Executive Committee, this position offers breadth, autonomy, and visibility at Group level.

Key Responsibilities

Provide corporate and commercial legal advice across the group
Lead contract negotiation and risk assessment for commercial agreements
Support strategic initiatives, including partnerships, joint ventures, and M&A
Advise on regulatory compliance, governance, and data protection

Act as Company Secretary for UK entities

Support employment-related legal matters in collaboration with HR

Manage litigation and pre-litigation issues, coordinating with external counsel

Oversee IP and trademark matters, ensuring brand protection

Candidate Profile

Qualified solicitor in England & Wales with 3–5 PQE
Ideally trained at a recognised top 100 law firm
Strong in-house experience, preferably in a global organisation
Confident managing external advisers and engaging with senior stakeholders
Commercially minded, pragmatic, and comfortable working autonomously
Curious, adaptable, and ready to take ownership of a broad legal remit

Why This Role?

Sole-counsel role at Group level – rare opportunity to own the legal function
Direct exposure to the Executive Committee, shaping strategic decisions
Hands-on, high-impact role across corporate, commercial, regulatory, and IP matters
Opportunity to grow and develop as an in-house counsel in a globally recognised FMCG business

📩 Interested? Apply directly or contact us for a confidential discussion.