Legal Counsel

Legal Counsel

Permanent Contract

Hybrid Leeds Norwich or Wallingford

Valeo Foods is seeking a proactive and commercially minded Legal Counsel to join our Legal Team. This is a hybrid role.  Were looking for candidates who are based in or near Leeds Norwich or Wallingford.  Therell be occasional travel to our other UK sites.

Youll 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 trade mark agents to manage and maintain the companys trade mark portfolio.
• Advise on IP issues and assist with the resolution of commercial disputes.
• Manage employers 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 selfserve 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

Qualifications :

Were seeking a confident and commercially minded legal professional who can operate with autonomy clarity and impact across a fastmoving 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.
• 510 years PQE ideally gained in a commercial inhouse 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 highquality output.
• Excellent organisation skills able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• A proactive forwardlooking 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 handson teams.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication including confident presentation skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fastpaced dynamic environment while maintaining sound judgement.

Additional Information :

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!

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time