Legal Counsel – FMCG (7-15 yrs)

– Providing quality contracting support autonomously to the business. This includes providing analysis, drafting and counsel on transactions, including any related legal, policy, regulatory and compliance issues- integrating legal knowledge with sound business understanding.

– Negotiate and draft other legal documents. Conduct research on various legal issues. Perform or support due diligence on proposed transactions

– Review and interpret new or pending legislation and regulations impacting contracting to ensure compliance and share knowledge with the rest of the team.

– Aware of departmental guidance on best practices, processes, templates, clauses and playbooks.

– Familiarity with global privacy law and GDPR

– This role requires a broad-based provision of legal support and expertise in worldwide commercial transactions.

– Collaborate with stakeholders.

– Understand legal and financial risks and implications of contracts.

– Agility to become quickly familiar and proficient with Conga, the Contract Lifecycle management system.

– Qualified lawyer with minimum 5+ years- experience in a law firm and/or in-house, including relevant experience in commercial contracting globally.

– Willingness to work flexible hours as this position supports global business in different geographies.