Corporate Counsel

An opportunity has arisen for a Corporate Counsel to join a renowned international consumer goods business. You will be instrumental in facilitating high-impact corporate transactions, providing expert legal guidance across multiple jurisdictions, and collaborating with a diverse network of stakeholders. If you are seeking a broad, varied legal role where your expertise will shape the future of beloved brands while enjoying genuine work-life balance, this is the perfect next step.

What You'll Do:

As Corporate Counsel, you will immerse yourself in a dynamic environment where no two days are alike. Your role will see you:

• Providing comprehensive legal support and guidance on strategically significant projects such as mergers and acquisitions, debt financing, capital markets transactions, and pension matters.
• Acting as a trusted advisor for group employees and functions by addressing material commercial agreements, advisor engagement letters, employment law issues, data privacy concerns, and dispute resolution.
• Developing, maintaining, and standardising legal policies and procedures.
• Serving as the primary legal point of contact for the North America business unit focused on beauty brands, delivering practical legal solutions and managing external counsel relationships in the US and Canada as needed.
• Overseeing compliance initiatives by ensuring adherence to relevant laws and regulations across multiple jurisdictions.

What You Bring:

To excel as Corporate Counsel, you will bring not only robust technical knowledge but also an empathetic approach that supports effective teamwork across borders. Your background should include:

• Qualified solicitor in the UK or another recognised jurisdiction with proven experience handling complex corporate or transactional matters either in-house or at a reputable law firm.
• Experience advising on international transactions with an understanding of cross-border regulatory requirements and cultural nuances. Experience in emerging markets is highly beneficial.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills enabling you to interact professionally with colleagues at all levels of seniority within a global organisation.
• Intellectual curiosity combined with a personable approach that fosters trust among stakeholders from diverse backgrounds.

Please note the company cannot offer sponsorship for this position.

The Company:

This is an opportunity to join an internationally respected consumer goods business known for its dedication to sustainability and social responsibility. With over 2,500 employees spanning Europe, North America, Asia-Pacific, and Africa, and a portfolio featuring some of the world’s most cherished hygiene, baby care, and beauty brands, the company places people at the heart of everything it does. Employees benefit from flexible working arrangements designed around wellbeing; notably finishing early every Friday so you can enjoy more personal time each week. The workplace culture is genuinely inclusive: diversity is celebrated not just as policy but as practice because every unique perspective helps shape products loved by millions globally.

How to Apply:

Apply now or for more information, feel free to contact Senior Consultant Jess Vernal on jess.vernal@robertwalters.com or 07823647177.

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