Kingsley Green Recruitment
Legal Counsel
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ICONIC LUXURY WORLDWIDE BRAND
Legal Counsel – Global Brand & Marketing
London | Hybrid Working
The Opportunity
This is an exceptional opportunity to join one of the world's most iconic and influential consumer brands. Operating in over 150 markets with a portfolio of internationally recognised brands, the business is renowned for its creativity, innovation and commitment to shaping the future of its industry. With a truly global footprint and an entrepreneurial culture, this is an environment where legal is viewed as a genuine commercial partner and where you will work alongside some of the most talented creative and business leaders in the world.
As Legal Counsel, you will act as the trusted legal adviser to the global Brand, Marketing and Creative teams, supporting the development of world-class campaigns and creative content that reach consumers across multiple international markets. This is a highly commercial role that combines intellectual property, commercial contracts and strategic legal partnering, offering exposure to high-profile global projects and a diverse range of stakeholders.
The Role
Working as part of a highly regarded in-house legal team, your responsibilities will include:
- Acting as the legal business partner to the Global Marketing and Creative teams, providing commercially focused legal advice.
- Drafting, reviewing and negotiating a broad range of commercial agreements, including creative production agreements, brand partnerships, IP licences and marketing contracts.
- Advising on intellectual property matters, including copyright, trade marks, licensing and the commercial use of creative assets.
- Supporting global advertising and marketing campaigns, advising on the use of music, film, photography, artwork, voice talent, influencer content and other creative assets.
- Advising on advertising and marketing claims across multiple jurisdictions.
- Managing legal issues relating to counterfeit products, grey market activity and brand protection.
- Coordinating multi-jurisdictional legal advice for global marketing initiatives and creative projects.
- Delivering practical legal training and guidance to business stakeholders.
- Providing legal support across a broad range of commercial matters, including technology, digital, ESG, communications, real estate and intragroup arrangements.
- Supporting legal governance, compliance initiatives and the continuous improvement of legal processes.
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About You
You will be a UK-qualified lawyer with approximately 5–7 years' PQE, gained within a leading private practice firm and/or a well-regarded in-house legal team. You'll bring strong commercial contracts experience, a solid understanding of intellectual property law, and the ability to provide pragmatic, commercially focused legal advice in a fast-paced international environment. Additional intellectual property qualifications would be advantageous but are by no means essential.
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Why Join?
This is a unique opportunity to join one of the world's most recognised consumer brands in a highly visible international role. You'll work alongside globally respected marketing and creative teams, advising on high-profile campaigns seen by millions of consumers worldwide while gaining exposure to complex, cross-border legal matters.
The role offers exceptional breadth, combining intellectual property, commercial contracting and strategic business partnering in a collaborative and innovative environment. You'll be empowered to make a genuine impact from day one, with excellent opportunities for professional development and the chance to build your career within a world-class global organisation.
Contact
Please contact Charlotte on cbutterfield@kgglobal.co.uk or call on 07968 955284
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