Senior Legal Counsel (FTC up to 12 months)

About us

 We are Pernod Ricard, a leading company in the global spirits industry with over 19,000 employees globally. We own 16 of the world’s top 100 Spirits Brands and hold one of the most prestigious and comprehensive brand portfolios in the industry with 240 premium brands available in over 160 countries, including: Absolut vodka, Ballantine’s, Chivas Regal, Royal Salute, and The Glenlivet Scotch whiskies, Jameson Irish whiskey, Martell cognac, Havana Club rum, Beefeater, Malfy and Monkey 47 gins, Malibu liqueur, Mumm and Perrier-Jouët champagnes.

Here in the UK

In the UK, Pernod Ricard is made up of 4 businesses:

• Pernod Ricard UK, which markets, sells and distributes our products in the UK market;
• Chivas Brothers, the largest brand company in the Group, responsible for the production and management of our award-winning Scotch whisky portfolio;
• Pernod Ricard Global Travel Retail, the global and EMEA home of the group’s duty free, air travel and cruises business; and
• The Absolut Group, the brand owner of our global white spirits portfolio, whose Gin brand unit and Business Acceleration team sit in London.

This position is based at Chivas Brothers.

Your new team

Chivas Brothers is the Pernod Ricard business dedicated to Scotch whisky. Its award-winning portfolio features some of the world’s most revered single malt and blended Scotch whisky brands, including Chivas Regal, Ballantine’s, Royal Salute and The Glenlivet. As the world’s No.2 
Scotch whisky producer which exports to 150 markets globally, Chivas Brothers and its 1,700-strong team are rooted in communities across Scotland and around the globe, sharing a proud history and the ambition to open up to shape the future of whisky. Chivas Brothers was awarded 
‘Scotch Whisky Producer of the Year’ at the International Wine & Spirits Competition 2021 and for six years in a row from 2020-2025 at the International Spirits Challenge.

Your new role

• The position is based in our Blythswood Square office, Glasgow and hybrid working is available. 
• You will draft, review and negotiate a wide range of technology and commercial contracts (SaaS, cloud, software licensing, IT services, outsourcing).
• As part of a busy legal team, you will be working autonomously with stakeholders.
• You will support procurement activities, including RFx processes, supplier selection, and contract award negotiations.
• You will provide legal support on operational matters (procurement, supply chain, supplier disputes) and help resolve contractual issues.
• You will work with our in-house experts to advise on data protection and cybersecurity matters (therefore an understanding of managing data-related risks in supplier contracts is desired).
• You will work with our in-house experts to support AI-related topics.

Who you’ll be working with

You will work with the Global Operations & Procurement Legal team, who are based in Glasgow, together with a number of global locations

You will partner with global stakeholders (Tech, Procurement, Legal) and contribute to regulatory monitoring, reporting, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Your blend of talent

This position could be right for you if:

• You are a qualified solicitor in Scots or English law.
•  You have a minimum of 3 years of post-qualification experience in commercial and technology law (law firm and/or in-house), with strong exposure to IT contracts, SaaS and data protection.
•  You have solid experience drafting and negotiating commercial contracts in an international environment.
•  You are comfortable working with cross-functional and global stakeholders, building strong relationships across teams.
•  You are comfortable working alone on matters, whilst being aware when escalation is required.
•  You are fluent in English, with strong communication skills (French and/or Spanish is a plus but not a requirement).
• You are curious, agile, and genuinely interested in technology, digital transformation and innovation.
•  You are organized and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
•  You are business-oriented, pragmatic, and able to balance legal risk with operational needs.

Our mix of benefits

For your health, we offer private medical insurance, critical illness cover and an optional healthcare cash plan and dental insurance.

Our lifestyle benefits options include 28 days’ annual holiday, your employee pension, share incentive plan, family care, season ticket loans, free mortgage advice, payroll giving and more!

You can access lots of gifts & discounts, including an allowance each year to spend on our brands in our staff shop and employee discounts from a range of high street retailers.

We have our very own office bar, employee-run networks, a culture of flexibility and trust and a variety of tools and resources to help you focus on your wellbeing and mental fitness.

Conviviality: the Pernod Ricard Way

We have our own way of doing things. We call it conviviality! It’s our way of being, and something unique you feel and experience when working for Pernod Ricard.

We’re committed to conviviality, and with this, you’ll be Proud to Belong to our Pernod Ricard family. You’ll be Empowered to Perform, supported to succeed, and acknowledged for the value you bring.

We combine all this with our Commitment to Care: we are unlocking the magic of human connection to transform our industry and make a positive impact on the world though our strong focus on Sustainability and Responsibility (S&R).

We’re committed to diversity and inclusion

People are at the heart of everything we do at Pernod Ricard and are the foundation of our collective spirit as ‘Créateurs de Convivialité’.

We promote diversity and inclusion throughout our business and supply chain. In our teams, we proactively foster a diverse work force and an inclusive culture – an environment where we can truly be ourselves.

We will assess your application for this role based on your skills, experiences and achievements, not your gender, age, ethnic or educational background or any other such factors. Please feel free to leave these off your CV and application form if you so wish.

Similarly, if you would like to discuss opportunities for flexible working or e accommodations or support to complete our application process, please let us know.

Responsible drinking

As ‘Créateurs de convivialité’, we want to turn social interactions into genuine and friendly experiences of sharing and wellbeing.

In our culture, we want to create diverse teams in which our differences contribute to our success. Therefore, all are welcome at Pernod Ricard, regardless of your religious beliefs or personal choices on the consumption of alcohol.

In our business, we work together with industry members, civil society, governments, local authorities and UN bodies to promote responsible drinking. 

Job Posting End Date:

2026-08-24

Target Hire Date:

2026-12-01

Target End Date:

2027-11-30