Legal Counsel (1-Year FTC) - Hybrid | London (1-2 days/week)

Klöckner Pentaplast; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A global packaging leader in London is seeking a Legal Counsel for a 12-month fixed-term contract. This hybrid role involves preparing legal documentation, supporting contract management, and assisting with corporate governance. The ideal candidate is a qualified lawyer with 1-3 years of post-qualification experience, possessing strong drafting and negotiation skills, and able to work with minimal supervision. Join a company committed to sustainability and integrity while supporting their global operations.

Qualifications

• Ability to work at pace and with minimal supervision.
• High attention to detail.
• Strong collaborative mindset, flexible and commercially aware.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review and maintain a range of legal documents.
• Support full contract lifecycle including drafting and negotiation.
• Assist with corporate records and compliance obligations.
• Work closely with cross-functional departments to provide legal support.
• Organise and deliver legal training sessions.
• Maintain accurate records of legal activities.

Skills

Drafting skills

Interpretation skills

Negotiation skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Team player

Education

Qualified Lawyer (1–3 PQE)

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Legal Counsel (1-Year FTC) - Hybrid | London (1-2 days/week)

Are you a commercially minded legal professional with a passion for problem solving and supporting business teams?
We’re looking for aLegal Counsel (1–3 PQE)to join us on a12-month fixed-term contract, working in a hybrid model (typically1–2 days/week in our London office).

This is a high-impact role where you will act as a trusted partner to the business, supporting legal initiatives across our global operations.

What you’ll be doing

Legal Documentation

Prepare, review and maintain a wide range of legal documents, contracts and agreements.

Contract Management

Support the full contract lifecycle, including drafting, negotiation, tracking and ongoing administration.

Corporate Governance

Assist with corporate records, board materials and compliance with regulatory obligations.

Internal Stakeholder Support

Work closely with cross-functional departments to gather information and provide clear, practical legal support.

Training

Organise and deliver legal training sessions to colleagues on policies, compliance and relevant legal topics.

Record Keeping

Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of legal activities, agreements and documentation.

What you’ll bring

Qualified Lawyer (1–3 PQE or equivalent)

In-house experience isnot required— we are open to candidates from private practice.

Strongdrafting, interpretation and negotiation skills.

Ability to workat pace and with minimal supervision.

High attention to detail and strong organisational skills.

Excellent communication skills, with the ability to turn legal complexity into clear, user-friendly guidance.

A collaborative mindset —team player, flexible and commercially aware.

Enthusiasm, curiosity, and the willingness to learn.

Why kp?

Klöckner Pentaplast is a global leader in sustainable rigid and flexible packaging, supporting food, pharma and industrial sectors in more than 18 countries.
You’ll be joining an organisation that values integrity, accountability, innovation and people, with a genuine commitment to sustainability and long-term impact.