Overview

Corporate Legal Director - Special Projects (FTC to Dec 2026) at Talent Forte

Location: Slough (Hybrid: 3 days office / 2 days WFH). Rate: Up to £672 per day PAYE (via agency payroll only). FTSE 20 Global Consumer Goods Company. This is a temporary contract until 31 December 2026 reporting to the SVP Legal: Corporate, M&A and Governance.

Responsibilities

• Lead a high-profile, cross-functional restructuring project spanning 15-20 international markets.
• Consolidate legal entity structures globally with deep corporate expertise, stakeholder management, and cross-border advisory capability.
• Advise on entity structuring, contracts, transaction documents, and negotiations.
• Work closely with tax, governance, and head office teams.
• Manage external counsel and internal legal team members.
• Engage with senior business leaders to deliver pragmatic, strategic solutions.

Requirements

• Qualified lawyer (England & Wales, or equivalent) with 6+ PQE in corporate/transactional law.
• Background in a top-tier law firm and/or in-house at a large multinational.
• Track record advising listed businesses on corporate matters.
• International restructuring experience is desirable.
• Confident, collaborative, and able to operate at a senior stakeholder level.

This is a rare opportunity to play a pivotal role in a global transformation programme at one of the world\'s most respected consumer goods businesses. Apply now to discuss this unique role in more detail.