Valeo Foods Group

About the Company

We are a leading producer and innovator of high quality, category-defining branded food products that have a proud history that dates back to 1845. At Valeo Foods, we are passionate about food and our portfolio of over 20 iconic food brands, which includes Jacobs, Batchelors, Kettle, Rowse Honey, Balconi, Schluckwerder, are tried and trusted by consumers across Ireland, UK and Europe for their quality, wholesomeness, nutrition and fun. We are a diverse business that combines food production, brand development and innovation, distribution and sales. We are Ireland's largest ambient food supplier to the grocery trade, a major supplier to the food service market through Valeo Professional, and an increasingly prominent supplier to the UK market and a range of European Markets now. We are focused on the continued development of our excellent portfolio of category defining food brands as we look to expand our footprint across Ireland, UK, Europe and beyond with our latest acquisition in North America. We are committed to delivering quality food products through continued innovation and excellence in manufacturing. This commitment ensures that our brands retain a market leading position in each of their respective categories. We continue to recruit people with the best skills and expertise across a range of areas including manufacturing, food science, research and development, nutrition, distribution, sales, operations, marketing, human resources and finance, and aspire to be a best in class employer, focused on developing and empowering our people.

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Company Name

Valeo Foods Group

Job Title

Group Senior Legal Counsel

Job Description

**Job Title:** Group Senior Legal Counsel **Role Summary** Lead the build and evolution of the group legal function for a fast-growing international foods corporation. Focus on integrating commercial legal strategies into business operations, scaling processes, and enabling efficient, risk-aware decision-making across global teams. Collaborate with cross-functional departments and international divisions to drive operational and strategic growth. **Expectations** Candidate must be a commercially oriented lawyer with a builder’s mindset, capable of thriving in a dynamic, undefined environment. Requires adaptability to balance transactional work, strategic planning, and stakeholder collaboration. Prioritize practical solutions over perfection. **Key Responsibilities** - Advise on commercial, procurement, and technology contracts. - Support M&A activity, including transaction due diligence and post-acquisition integration. - Develop governance frameworks, compliance protocols (e.g., data protection, IP), and contractual playbooks. - Oversee litigation risk, delegation authority, and regulatory compliance. - Design scalable legal tools (e.g., clause banks, automation systems) to streamline workflows and enable self-service for low-risk tasks. - Provide actionable legal guidance to accelerate decision-making across finance, procurement, IT, ESG, and HR teams. **Required Skills** - Expertise in commercial contract drafting and negotiation. - Experience in M&A transactions and post-merger integration. - Strong understanding of multi-jurisdictional legal compliance. - Process design skills (e.g., workflow templates, risk triage systems). - Collaborative stakeholder management and influence across functions. **Required Education & Certifications** - Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent legal qualification. - Active legal certification (e.g., U.S. or EU bar license, depending on jurisdiction). - 5+ years of corporate legal experience, preferably in consumer goods or high-growth sectors.

London, United kingdom

On site

Senior

29-01-2026