Senior Counsel – FMCG/Retail – 7 month FTC

Taylor Root Dusseldorf • st albans, england • Posted June 29, 2026

About the Role

About the Company

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly experienced commercial lawyer to join a large, international organisation in the Retail sector operating across multiple European markets. This role is offered on a fixed-term basis to provide maternity cover within a well-established and highly regarded legal team. This will be a 6-8 month contract depending on start date.

About the Role

This position is ideally suited to a commercially focused legal professional who is able to operate autonomously, build strong relationships across a business, and quickly integrate into a fast-paced in-house environment.

Responsibilities

  • Provide high-quality legal advice across a wide range of commercial matters
  • Draft, review and negotiate commercial contracts relating to the procurement of goods and services, marketing and advertising and much more
  • Partner with stakeholders across multiple functions, includi...