Legal Counsel

Valeo Foods UK is seeking a proactive and commercially minded Legal Counsel to join their Legal Team. The role involves delivering clear, practical legal and compliance advice, helping teams navigate risk, and enabling the organisation to achieve its strategic objectives.

Requirements

• Draft, review and negotiate a wide range of commercial, procurement, technology and licensing agreements.
• Provide clear, pragmatic advice on legal and commercial risks.
• Support the Marketing Team with advertising compliance, NPD and brand protection.
• Work with external trade mark agents to manage and maintain the company's trade mark portfolio.
• Advise on IP issues and assist with the resolution of commercial disputes.
• Manage employer's liability claims, liaising with H&S, HR, insurers and external solicitors.
• Support the Consumer Services Team in responding to consumer communications.
• Contribute to the development and improvement of legal templates, guidance notes and self‐serve tools.
• Monitor and interpret changes in relevant legislation, regulations and industry codes, ensuring the business remains compliant.
• Engage with external counsel where required and manage associated costs effectively

Benefits

• Excellent Career Opportunities
• Matched pension scheme up to 10%
• Death in service
• Cycle to work scheme