Ferrero International S.A.

Senior Legal Counsel - Food - FTC 12 Months Greenford, London Company Description: Ferrero is a family-owned company with a truly progressive and global outlook and iconic brands such as Nutella, Tic Tac, Ferrero Rocher, Raffaello, Kinder Bueno and Kinder Surprise. As the love for our brands continues to grow, so too does our global reach. Represented in more than 50 countries, with products sold in more than 170, the Ferrero Group is loved by generations around the world. The secret to our global success? 38,767 dedicated employees who celebrate care and quality to craft a business, careers and brands we are proud of. Join us, and you could be one of them. Ferrero is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture in which all employees feel welcomed and appreciated and have the same opportunities. We believe all of our people are equally talented in their own way. In nurturing the curiosity and natural abilities of our employees, we provide them, generation after generation, the means to succeed personally and professionally, enabling them to craft their journey at Ferrero. The diversity of our talents is what makes our work environment multicultural, innovative and highly rewarding. About the Role: This position reports to the Head of the Legal Department for the UK & Ireland and acts as their deputy when necessary. It serves as the key point of contact for UK & Ireland food legislation, collaborating with both the Head of Region Legal and the Group Area International Food Law team as well as supporting the UK & Ireland business on general commercial matters. Main Responsibilities: This Senior Legal Counsel role serves as the UK & Ireland Food Law Reference Point for Ferrero UK & Ireland and Ferrero Group, overseeing legal and regulatory compliance in food legislation and ensuring adherence to relevant standards. Key responsibilities include reviewing and interpreting current and future food legislation; identifying business impact and ensuring consistent communication with relevant departments and stakeholders; advising on consumer complaints and managing responses with relevant departments whilst liaising with the food authorities and ensuring compliance with local councils and regulatory bodies. You will also provide support and guidance on obtaining ethical, religious, and sanitary product certifications and ensure packaging and labelling compliance with regional laws. This role is integral in ensuring the legal and regulatory compliance of Ferrero's products in the UK and Ireland, particularly in relation to food safety, packaging, labelling, health claims, and certifications. You will also support the business on general commercial matters such as drafting and reviewing contracts, advising on marketing communications, assisting the Regional Counsel with Crisis management, projects and other matters. You will also have responsibility for managing a junior lawyer in the team, providing mentoring and coaching as required as well as owning the responsibility for the Junior Legal Counsel's development within the legal function; by setting clear objectives and ensuring they receive the relevant training and support. Who we are looking for: As Senior Legal Counsel you must hold significant in-house experience, preferably in an FMCG or retail business environment, food law or regulatory matters. A minimum of 6 years PQE (Post-Qualified Experience) is required. Possess a proven track record of professional experience, along with demonstrated management, interpersonal, and negotiation skills. In a matrix organisation, is essential to collaborate effectively, demonstrating empathy and commitment. You'll excel in delivering multiple stakeholder communications and driving cross-functional projects to overcome challenges. Utilising an adaptable leadership style, ensuring the successful implementation of the Group Legal Function's Rules of Engagement, ability to contribute significantly to the company's growth. Creating an inspiring work environment, the candidate fosters passion, commitment, and success. You are unafraid to engage in constructive debates with diplomacy and tact, displaying excellent advocacy and negotiation skills. Moreover, you possess strong written and oral communication skills, capable of translating complex legal concepts into clear and understandable business language. A hands-on and proactive approach defines this candidate, as they possess a sense of urgency and multitasking capabilities. You'll handle unexpected situations adeptly and thrive under pressure with tight deadlines, all while ensuring responsible stewardship of the business's future growth. How to be successful in the role and at Ferrero: Consumers, quality and care are at the heart of everything we do. So, to be successful at Ferrero, you'll need to be just as consumer and product centric as we are - dedicated to crafting brilliant results for consumers around the world.