{"id":67463,"date":"2023-12-06T12:03:34","date_gmt":"2023-12-06T12:03:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.taylorroot.com\/?p=67463"},"modified":"2026-04-14T08:54:08","modified_gmt":"2026-04-14T08:54:08","slug":"2023-general-counsel-in-retail-and-fmcg-how-do-you-build-a-high-performing-legal-team","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.taylorroot.com\/nl\/market-insight\/general-counsel\/2023-general-counsel-in-retail-and-fmcg-how-do-you-build-a-high-performing-legal-team\/","title":{"rendered":"General Counsel in retail and FMCG 2023 | How do you build a high performing legal team?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide post-content-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.taylorroot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2023\/12\/IMG_4023-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-66738\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.taylorroot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2023\/12\/IMG_4023-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.taylorroot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2023\/12\/IMG_4023-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.taylorroot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2023\/12\/IMG_4023-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.taylorroot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2023\/12\/IMG_4023-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.taylorroot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2023\/12\/IMG_4023-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>In November we hosted a General Counsel roundtable for 20 senior leaders in the retail and FMCG sector.<br><br>During the interactive discussion, co-chaired by Dan Webster, General Counsel at Harrod, we defined the pillars that create a high performing team and what leadership qualities General Counsel need to possess.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you can create a positive, values led team culture this will encourage open communication and trust for your team to work effectively. As a General Counsel you should be present and be seen, be able to register the pulse of your business and seek feedback from key stakeholders regularly to assess legal\u2019s image. It was agreed that bringing together both a strategic and human approach for recruitment and management of your team is key.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-default has-brand-1-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-98d56d530559b7c0a8b970777796e9e0\" id=\"h-recruiting-talent\">Recruiting talent<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Don\u2019t rely solely on a CV \u2013 interpersonal skills are crucial in-house<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Be strategic with your recruitment process \u2013 involve a mix of interview styles and people in the organisation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Implement a skills assessment, such as technical mark-up, drafting a response to an email or talking through a scenario<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Look for \u201cculture add\u201d rather than seeking a uniform \u201cculture fit\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-default has-brand-1-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-faac409e03fb3657f91eba3207b1775f\" id=\"h-managing-your-team-effectively\">Managing your team effectively<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Adopt a personalized approach to managing direct reports \u2013 get to know the individual and lead with empathy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Motivate your team by finding stimulating, challenging and varied work<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Trust your people, give them the autonomy and freedom to thrive<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Be creative with offering opportunities for growth, transparent about career progression and proactive in salary conversations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-default has-brand-1-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-a1e8f9a68589d3d32ab0cd1c63ded393\" id=\"h-leadership-responsibilities\">Leadership responsibilities<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Strive to avoid internal politics. Protect your independence and impartiality<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lead by example \u2013 it\u2019s important that you carry on doing actual legal work both to keep your skills alive but to be credible as a senior adviser for your team and the business<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Be understanding the unique perspectives of your team members, you can create an inclusive environment for them to thrive<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Utilise your position as a General Counsel to actively drive diversity, equity and inclusion within your team, organisation and the broader industry<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Nurturing a high-performing legal team is an ongoing journey, marked by strategic recruitment, effective team management, and a commitment to fostering an inclusive culture. As leaders, embracing these insights will not only elevate the legal function but also contribute to the success and growth of the broader business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you would like to discuss these topics further or the in-house market or hiring needs for your team, please get in touch with Georgia at&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:georgiamorgan-wynne@taylorroot.com\">georgiamorgan-wynne@taylorroot.com<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\">\n\t<div class=\"hd-block hd-block-author\" id=\"block_6ad75edf878639729c3b719eb6c8f822\">\n\n\t\t<div class=\"eyebrow-group\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"hd-block-job__title is-style-eyebrow eyebrow-group__title\">Author<\/h3>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div class=\"cards cards--people\">\n\n\t\t\t\n<div class=\"card card--person post-565 hd_person type-hd_person status-publish has-post-thumbnail hentry hd_person_role_type-permanent hd_person_sector-corporate-and-commercial hd_person_seniority-managing-director hd_person_specialism-in-house hd_person_location-london hd_person_location-uk\" id=\"block_6ad75edf878639729c3b719eb6c8f822-person-565\">\n\n\t<div class=\"card--person__inner\">\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t<figure class=\"card__image-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.taylorroot.com\/nl\/consultants\/georgia-morgan-wynne\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.taylorroot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/01\/GeorgiaMorgan-Wynne_web1000x1000-300x300.jpg\" class=\"card__image test\" alt=\"Georgia Morgan-Wynne Headshot\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, (max-width: 781px) 50vw, (max-width: 1023px) 40vw, (max-width: 1200px) 25vw, 370px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.taylorroot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/01\/GeorgiaMorgan-Wynne_web1000x1000-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.taylorroot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/01\/GeorgiaMorgan-Wynne_web1000x1000-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.taylorroot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/01\/GeorgiaMorgan-Wynne_web1000x1000-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.taylorroot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2022\/01\/GeorgiaMorgan-Wynne_web1000x1000.jpg 1000w\" \/><\/a>\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"card__titles\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"card__title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.taylorroot.com\/nl\/consultants\/georgia-morgan-wynne\/\">Georgia Morgan-Wynne<\/a><\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"card__subtitle\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.taylorroot.com\/nl\/consultants\/georgia-morgan-wynne\/\">Managing Director | In-house Legal | Corporate and Commercial<\/a><\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"card__location\">London, UK<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"card__email\">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"card__contact-link card__contact-link--email\" href=\"mailto:georgiamorgan-wynne@taylorroot.com\">georgiamorgan-wynne@taylorroot.com<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"card__tel\">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"card__contact-link card__contact-link--tel\" href=\"tel:+442073322482\">+44 20 7332 2482<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"card__linkedin\">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"card__contact-link card__contact-link--linkedin\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/georgiamorganwynne\/\">Connect<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n\n\n\n\n<!-- Banner -->\n\n\n<div class=\"hs-cta-embed hs-cta-simple-placeholder hs-cta-embed-274773364927\"\n  style=\"max-width:100%; 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