Legal Manager UK & Ireland at Colgate-Palmolive

Job Purpose

• Provide comprehensive legal advice and support to the Senior Legal Director for Northern Europe & Southern Europe, and all functional areas within the UK and Ireland, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and Colgate’s policies.

What you will do

• Offer legal guidance on employment, supply chain logistics, procurement, data protection, taxation, commercial agreements, intellectual property, regulatory matters, competition, and consumer protection.
• Collaborate with commercial teams to design effective marketing campaigns that comply with regulatory and advertising standards, and enhance brand strategies.
• Draft, review, and approve various contracts and legal documents to support strategic objectives and ensure compliance with local and company policies.
• Develop and conduct training sessions on legal compliance including competition law, anti-bribery, data privacy, and advertising standards.
• Coordinate with European and global stakeholders, including consulting in-house experts and engaging with external counsel when necessary.
• Support sales teams in the UK and Ireland with negotiation assistance and legal advice on competition law.
• Contribute to commercial projects and legal team objectives aligned with business, regional, and global strategies. Encourage continuous improvement and teamwork.
• Perform company secretarial duties and assist with complex corporate matters.
• Represent the company in relevant forums as needed.
• Assist in the management of the local legal department’s administrative functions, including procurement and relationship management with external counsel.

Preferred Qualifications

• Qualified lawyer in the UK preferably with at least 5 years of legal experience, ideally with a blend of law firm and corporate environments.
• Experience in the FMCG sector, especially with familiarity in oral care and cosmetic products and advertising, is desirable.
• Strong collaborator and partnering with all stakeholders