Group Legal Counsel

At Quintessential Brands Group, we are proud to continue the legacy of Thomas Dakin, the visionary who pioneered quality English gin in 1761\. Today, our award\-winning portfolio spans iconic names like Greenall’s, Opihr, Thomas Dakin, The Dubliner, and Chamère, our exciting new venture in the world of RTD cocktails. **A Taste of The Job** As our **Group Legal Counsel** , you’ll play a key role in supporting the legal integrity and commercial success of Quintessential Brands across the UK and international markets. By providing trusted, pragmatic legal advice across a broad range of corporate, commercial, IP, and compliance matters, you will help to safeguard our reputation, minimise risk, and enable confident business decision\-making. This is a hands\-on, advisory role operating at pace within a dynamic, international FMCG environment. You’ll work closely with senior stakeholders across the business, balancing legal precision with commercial pragmatism as you support growth, innovation, and brand expansion. **Your Impact Will Include** * Commercial Legal Support – Advise the business on a wide range of corporate and commercial matters across multiple jurisdictions, including IP, compliance, contracts, and disputes. * Risk \& Governance – Identify, assess, and mitigate legal risk, ensuring the business operates within legal and regulatory frameworks. * Contracts \& Documentation – Draft, review, negotiate, and manage contracts, agreements, and legal documents to protect the company’s interests. * Compliance \& Labelling – Support compliance and labelling requirements relevant to the alcohol industry. * Policy Development – Develop and maintain company policies and positions on legal matters. * Stakeholder Advisory – Provide clear, timely legal advice to executives, managers, and functional leaders. * External Engagement – Manage relationships with external legal advisers, IP lawyers, regulators, and public authorities. * Complex Matter Management – Handle matters involving multiple stakeholders, balancing competing interests. * Horizon Scanning – Monitor changes in legislation and external legal developments, advising the business on impact and response. **A Flavour of the Business** At **Quintessential Brands Group** , we’re a unique blend, a modern, entrepreneurial spirits business built on more than 250 years of distilling heritage. Our award\-winning portfolio spans globally recognised brands enjoyed by consumers across multiple markets. We operate in a fast\-moving, agile environment where collaboration and commercial thinking are essential. Joining QB, *as we’re known to our friends* , means being part of a business where legal insight is valued as a strategic enabler, not a blocker. **The Perfect Serve \- A Bit About You** You’re a commercially minded lawyer with strong judgement, high integrity, and the confidence to advise at senior levels. You’re comfortable working across jurisdictions, enjoy solving complex problems, and bring a solutions\-focused mindset to everything you do. You will bring: * Law degree and qualification from an international or top\-tier law firm. * 8\+ years PQE in a business or professional services environment. * Experience across corporate transactions and commercial contracts, including distribution, IP, and brand\-related agreements. * Strong grounding in general commercial law, including intellectual property rights and licensing. * Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills. * Strong analytical ability with exceptional attention to detail. * Sound judgement and the ability to assess risk in a commercial context. * High professional ethics and integrity. * Confidence working with external advisers and internal business leaders. * Alcohol or FMCG industry exposure is desirable but not essential. **The Garnish – Benefits that come with the role** We know great people deserve strong support. We offer: * Competitive salary * Annual bonus opportunity * Company pension scheme * 25 days holiday plus bank holidays * Private healthcare * Staff product allowance and discounts * The opportunity to work closely with senior leaders in a growing international business **The Essence of QB** At **Quintessential Brands** , we proudly continue the legacy of **Thomas Dakin** , who pioneered quality English gin in 1761\. Today, our brands are built on craftsmanship, character, and commercial ambition. As Group **Legal Counsel** , you’ll play a vital role in protecting that legacy, enabling growth, supporting innovation, and ensuring our business operates with confidence and integrity across global markets.