Senior Legal Counsel
2 days ago
Glasgow
🚀 Senior Legal Counsel – Purpose-Driven Legal Role | Remote (UK) 📍 Location: Remote (UK-based) 🕒 Type: Full-time | Two roles available Are you a commercially minded legal professional looking to make a global impact? An internationally recognised non-profit organisation—at the forefront of driving systemic change in the global economy—is hiring Senior Legal Counsel to support its mission to accelerate the transition to a circular economy. This is a rare opportunity to apply your legal expertise to some of the most pressing challenges facing business and policy today. 🌍 About the Organisation For over a decade, this organisation has been a thought leader in circular economy innovation. It works with global brands, governments, NGOs, and academic institutions to scale solutions that eliminate waste, regenerate nature, and create long-term value. Its current strategic focus is on three high-impact missions: • Plastics & Packaging, • Critical Minerals, • Retail (Fashion & Food) 🔍 About the Role You’ll join a collaborative in-house legal team supporting both UK charity operations and international offices (North America, Brazil, China). These are broad, strategic roles offering exposure to: • Commercial contracts and multi-party collaborations, • IP licensing and brand protection, • Charity law, data privacy, employment, and compliance, • Cross-border legal matters and stakeholder engagement One role will focus on the Retail Mission, and the other on Plastics, partnering with teams that are catalysing change across industries. 👤 About You • Qualified solicitor in England & Wales (or equivalent), • Legal Counsel NQ- 3 years PQE, Senior Legal Counsel 4+ years PQE (guide only), with strong in-house experience, • Skilled in drafting and negotiating complex commercial agreements, • Familiarity with charity law, data protection, IP, and competition law preferred, • Experience in retail, FMCG, supply chains, or sustainability-driven projects is a plus 💡 Why Apply? • Work with a globally respected organisation making real-world impact, • Collaborate with leading brands and institutions, • Flexible remote working or office-based in the Isle of Wight, • Generous benefits including enhanced leave, pension, and wellbeing support 📩 Interested? Apply with your CV and cover letter via the application link. Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis, so early applications are encouraged.