Legal Counsel - FMCG

About the Company

Our client is one of Ireland's largest FMCG exporter of products with annualised sales of €3.4bn. It is a global business with over 2,900 employees across 10 business units and 13 production facilities.

With ambitious growth plans, it is seeking to appoint a Legal Counsel to play a pivotal role in supporting both its UK and European operations.

The Opportunity

This is an exciting role for a 5+ PQE lawyer with strong commercial experience, ideally gained in FMCG, food or beverage. Reporting into the Head of Legal in Dublin, you will be a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders, shaping the legal framework of a fast-moving international business.

You will:

• Act as the first point of contact for all UK legal matters, advising on commercial agreements, marketing initiatives and regulatory compliance.
• Draft, review and negotiate a broad range of contracts including sales, distribution, sponsorship, procurement, logistics and digital services.
• Advise on marketing and promotional activities, working closely with regulatory and IP colleagues.
• Lead on compliance initiatives across sustainability, data privacy, competition, anti-bribery and cyber security.
• Manage disputes, litigation and settlements, liaising with external counsel where required.
• Proactively identify risks and guide colleagues with practical, business-oriented solutions.

About You

The successful candidate will bring:

• 5+ years' PQE with a strong commercial contracts background.
• Previous in-house experience, ideally within FMCG or food & beverage.
• Intellectual property experience (preferred but not essential).
• A collaborative, commercially-minded approach with strong influencing and communication skills.
• Ability to work autonomously, prioritise a diverse workload, and partner effectively with functions including marketing, innovation, procurement and sustainability.

Why Apply?

• Exposure to both Irish/UK and international legal matters across two high-profile divisions.
• Hybrid working model - 3 days in the Dublin office with flexibility on hours.
• Be part of a supportive, ambitious and growing international legal team.