Senior Legal Counsel (UK Remote)
🚀 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)
- 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.
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