Suntory Beverage & Food GB&I
Senior Legal Counsel
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Who We Are
Suntory is a fast moving, agile and entrepreneurial business that is home to some of the nations most loved brands. The Suntory Group is one of the largest soft drinks companies and among the world’s leading consumer products companies. We offer a uniquely diverse portfolio of beverages enjoyed by millions across the globe
About your role
The purpose of this position is to provide expert legal advice and support to the company’s commercial activities, ensuring alignment with business strategy and compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
What You'll Do
- Drafting and negotiating commercial agreements including sales, supply chain, procurement, marketing, sponsorship, collaboration, and partnership contracts.
- Leading legal advice on digital activities, online presence, and direct-to-consumer sales offerings.
- Managing data protection law compliance and supporting the Data Protection Officer in strategy implementation.
- Building and managing competition law strategy to ensure compliance with local and regional regulations.
- Supervising, mentoring, and developing Legal Counsels to enhance team capabilities.
- Managing small scale litigation internally and coordinating with external counsel for complex matters.
- Providing formal legal training to various departments on relevant legal frameworks.
- Supporting cross-functional risk management initiatives and liaising with external counsel and service providers
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What’s in it for you
Suntory is a fast moving, agile and entrepreneurial business that is home to some of the nations most loved brands. The Suntory Group is one of the largest soft drinks companies and among the world’s leading consumer products companies. We offer a uniquely diverse portfolio of beverages enjoyed by millions across the globe
What You need to be successful
Essential
- Qualified lawyer with demonstrated expertise in commercial law
- Experience in commercial, IP, supply chain, and procurement legal matters
- Proven ability to work with senior stakeholders including board members
- Strong commercial acumen and pragmatic problem-solving skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently
- Experience mentoring and developing legal team members
Desirable
- Experience in fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sector
- Knowledge of digital commerce and data protection law
- Interest in Legal Technologies
- Experience managing competition law compliance
- Prior involvement in cross-functional risk management
- Familiarity with multi-jurisdictional legal environments
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Our DEI Commitment
At Suntory, we recognize that diverse knowledge, perspectives, and backgrounds contribute to our collective success. We are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where all individuals can bring their whole selves to work every day, regardless of race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, neurodiversity, or differing abilities, age, or any other protected characteristic.
Our recruitment and selection processes are designed to highlight what Suntory offers as an employer while allowing candidates to share their unique skills and experiences. We understand that career trajectories vary, and if you believe your experience/background can benefit our team, we encourage you to apply. We endeavor to make our interview process as inclusive as possible and offer reasonable accommodations as needed. Together, we can cultivate a workplace where everyone can thrive and propel our mission of Growing for Good.
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