Corporate Counsel

Corporate Counsel (PR/610123) Winchester, Virginia

Salary: GBP180000 - GBP200000 per annum

Overview

A leading publicly traded manufacturer is seeking an experienced Corporate Counsel to join its in-house legal team. This individual will serve as a key business partner across the organization, providing practical legal guidance on a broad range of matters including commercial transactions, marketing, L&E, privacy, IP, regulatory compliance, and general corporate matters.

This is a highly visible position that will work closely with senior leadership and cross-functional stakeholders across Finance, Sales, Marketing, Operations, and R&D. The role offers exposure to a diverse range of sophisticated legal matters within a growing, established manufacturing organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day legal counsel across commercial, L&E, marketing, privacy, IP, and regulatory compliance matters.
• Draft, review, structure, and negotiate a variety of commercial agreements, including distribution, licensing, marketing, vendor, and other business contracts.
• Advise on legal issues arising from existing commercial relationships and assist with pre-litigation disputes, claims, and legal inquiries.
• Counsel business and HR stakeholders on employment-related matters and associated legal risk.
• Support senior leadership on M&A transactions, strategic investments, and other corporate initiatives.
• Assist with the company's insurance programs and risk management strategies.
• Oversee and support corporate policies and compliance initiatives, including records retention and information governance.
• Partner cross-functional with teams including Finance, Marketing, Sales, Operations, and R&D on strategic projects and day-to-day business needs.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Active license and good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• 6-8+ years of legal experience within a corporate legal department and/or a sophisticated law firm environment.
• Strong commercial contracting, negotiation, and legal drafting capabilities.
• Ability to provide practical, business-oriented legal advice and effectively balance legal risk with commercial objectives.

Why Join?

• High-visibility role with exposure to senior leadership and strategic business decisions.
• Broad legal remit spanning employment, commercial, corporate, compliance, and regulatory matters.
• Opportunity to join an established publicly traded manufacturing organization.
• Collaborative, business-oriented legal team with significant cross-functional exposure.
• Competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.