At Valeo Foods UK we bring together a family of much-loved UK food brands supported by the scale and ambition of a global investment partner. From Kettles bold crunch to Rowses natural sweetness, through to Matthew Walker and Barratt Sweets, our portfolio blends heritage, craft and category-leading innovation.
Alongside our branded portfolio, we are also one of the UKs largest suppliers of private label products, partnering with major retailers to deliver quality and category expertise that meets the needs of millions of households every week.
As a business, were on a journey of transformation. Were strengthening our operations, driving quality and investing in our people. Its an exciting, fast-moving environment where heritage meets new thinking, and where every colleague contributes to shaping the future of food across the UK.
Join us and play your part in building the next chapter of some of Britains most loved brands.
Job Description
Legal Counsel
Permanent Contract
Hybrid Leeds, Norwich or Wallingford
Valeo Foods is seeking a proactive and commercially mindedLegal Counselto join our Legal Team. This is a hybrid role. Were looking for candidates who are based in or near Leeds, Norwich orWallingford. 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 ofcommercial, procurement, technology and licensing agreements.
- Provide clear, pragmatic advice onlegal and commercial risks.
- Support the Marketing Team withadvertising compliance,NPDandbrand protection.
- Work with external trade mark agents to manage and maintain the companystrade mark portfolio.
- Advise onIP issuesand assist with the resolution of commercial disputes.
- Manageemployers liability claims, liaising with H&S, HR, insurers and external solicitors.
- Support the Consumer Services Team in responding toconsumer communications.
- Contribute to the development and improvement oflegal templates, guidance notes and self-serve tools.
- Monitor and interpret changes in relevantlegislation, 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 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
- QualifiedSolicitor in England & Wales.
- 510 years PQE, ideally gained in a commercial in-house or private practice environment.
- Skills & Behaviours
- Stronganalytical thinkingand the ability to translate complexity into clear, practical advice.
- Exceptionalattention to detailwith a commitment to high-quality output.
- Excellentorganisation skills, able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
- A proactive, forward-looking approach with the capacity tocreate and embrace change.
- Strongcollaboration skills, building effective relationships across all levels of the organisation.
- APersonal Best mindset, consistently seeking continuous improvement.
- Highadaptability, comfortable operating with senior stakeholders as well as hands-on teams.
- Outstandingwritten and verbal communication, including confident presentation skills.
- Ability to work effectively in afast-paced, dynamic environmentwhile 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!
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