Legal Counsel
12‑Month Fixed‑Term Contract
Home‑based with travel to Valeo Foods sites as required
Valeo Foods is seeking a proactive and commercially minded Legal Counsel to join our Legal Team on a 12‑month FTC. This is a predominantly home‑based role with occasional travel to our UK sites.
You’ll play a key role in supporting the business by delivering clear, practical legal and compliance advice, helping teams navigate risk, and enabling the organisation to achieve its strategic objectives.
Key Responsibilities
- 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 trademark agents to manage and maintain the company’s trademark 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
What We’re Looking For
We’re seeking a confident and commercially minded legal professional who can operate with autonomy, clarity and impact across a fast‑moving organisation. The ideal candidate will bring strong technical expertise alongside the mindset and behaviours needed to thrive in a dynamic, collaborative environment.
Essential Experience & Qualifications
- Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales.
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5–10 years’ PQE, ideally gained in a commercial in‑house or private practice environment.
Skills & Behaviours
- Strong analytical thinking and the ability to translate complexity into clear, practical advice.
- Exceptional attention to detail with a commitment to high‑quality output.
- Excellent organisation skills, able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
- A proactive, forward‑looking approach with the capacity to create and embrace change.
- Strong collaboration skills, building effective relationships across all levels of the organisation.
- A “Personal Best” mindset, consistently seeking continuous improvement.
- High adaptability, comfortable operating with senior stakeholders as well as hands‑on teams.
- Outstanding written and verbal communication, including confident presentation skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment while maintaining sound judgement.
What we offer you in return
- Working Monday to Friday
- Excellent Career Opportunities
- Matched pension scheme up to 10%
- Death in service
- Cycle to work scheme
- And plenty more!
