Our client, a prominent player in the FMCG industry, is currently seeking a Legal Counsel Operations professional to join their team on a contract basis. This role is focused on providing dedicated legal support on a specific programme.

Key Responsibilities:

Legal Coordination (Global & Markets)

Engage with regional and local legal teams to assess legal and regulatory implications of proposed supplier changes
Support consistent interpretation of legal constraints raised by markets
Drive alignment across jurisdictions while allowing for local requirements

Contracting & Commercial Support

Support re-opening and amendment of existing supplier contracts, including payment term changes
Provide legal input into contractual mechanisms (amendments, variations, side letters)
Review and support development of standardised contractual approaches and templates

Programme Tracking & Governance

Maintain oversight of contract cha...