Quorn Foods are recruiting for an Interim Legal Counsel to join our in-house legal team on a 6 month fixed term contract.
What You'll Be Responsible For
This is an opportunity to join Quorn Foods as an Interim Legal Counsel, supporting the business through an important period of legal and governance development. Reporting into our General Counsel, you’ll join a relatively new in‑house legal team and play a key role in helping to strengthen legal foundations across the organisation.
The primary focus of the role will be on commercial contracts, supporting the business with the review, updating and negotiation of supplier, sales, marketing and ICT agreements. You’ll work closely with procurement to refresh template contracts, identify gaps across existing supplier and third‑party relationships, and put new agreements in place where required. You’ll also help establish a central contract database to ensure improved visibility and governance across the business. Alongside this, there is scope to support the development and implementation of compliance policies, processes and training, including areas such as data protection and anti‑bribery, as well as contributing to wider business‑as‑usual legal activity as needed.
The position can be based flexibly with ad-hoc and very occasional travel to our offices in Leeds.
What Experience You'll Need To Have
Qualified solicitor or equivalent experience, with at least 3-5 years' post-qualification experience
Demonstrable commercial focus and the ability to quickly understand the business drivers behind legal decisions
Plain-speaking and able to build relationships across all levels of the business, making legal advice accessible and practical
Ideally present a background of operating in-house, although this isn't essential
A passion for healthy, sustainable products which are better for our consumers and the planet – you don’t have to be a vegetarian to work for Quorn!
The Recruitment Process
Every applicant will receive a response, whether successful or not. We aim to reply to everyone as quickly as possible, though at busy times this may take a little longer.
If you have any questions regarding any of the above or the application process, please feel free to reach out to our Resourcing Partner Jacob Senior.
What You'll Get In Return
A Competitive Salary
25 days annual leave + bank holidays (pro-rata'd for length of contract)
Matched pension scheme & life assurance Cover
Employee Assistance Programmes (we're a GroceryAid sponsor and run a range of annual initiatives to support colleague wellbeing)
Access to other wellbeing schemes – discounted gym memberships, Digital GP services, eye tests, mortgage advice, and salary finance
Free Quorn products on-site to take home and share with your friends and family!
To apply for this vacancy, please apply below. We look forward to receiving your application.
About Us
Delicious food shouldn’t cost the earth. At Quorn, we know there is a sustainable way to enjoy great-tasting food.
Quorn is a global company led by a clear purpose: to supply healthy food for people and the planet, with an ambition to become a net positive business by 2030 - making a positive impact on people, the planet, and food systems overall.
We create delicious products that are great for you and your family, as well as for the planet and future generations. Our collective differences make Quorn special. As pioneers of meat-free food, we embrace a different path that sets us apart. Our four core values define who we are: Stronger Together, Make Lives Better, Think Big & Act With Courage, and Strive To Be The Best.
We are committed to promoting diversity across our workforce and dedicated to attracting and developing talent through an inclusive culture.
Your background, experiences, and ideas are all valued here - it’s our differences that make us Stronger Together.
All suitably qualified applicants will be considered regardless of gender, race, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, religion, or age.
Recruitment Agencies
Please note that we manage our recruitment directly and will not engage with any agencies on this or any other vacancies. On the occasion that we do require external support, we will engage our preferred suppliers who have an excellent prior track record in supporting the business when needed.
We do not accept speculative CV's and any communication from non-PSL agencies will be ignored and forwarded to our Resourcing Partner.
