Legal Counsel
Swa
Legal Counsel
£48000
Swa, Edinburgh
- Full time
- Permanent
- Onsite working
Posted 2 weeks ago, 2 May | Get your application in now before you miss out!
Closing date: Closing date not specified
job Ref: 92e4dd0ed47040a1ae46cc47a7d7d12b
Full Job Description
The Legal Counsel is a member of the Legal Affairs team, whose primary function is to safeguard the Scotch Whisky category. Within that function, the team requires to:
- secure and maintain recognition of Scotch Whisky as a description reserved only for whisky produced in Scotland;
- take action to stop the sale of products being passed off as Scotch Whisky;
- take action to prevent the registration of trade marks which falsely evoke Scotch Whisky;
- advocate for greater awareness of and effective action on illicit trade; and
- ensure a fit for purpose domestic and overseas regulatory framework for the protection of Scotch Whisky which supports the long-term interests of members.
Salary: From £48,000 for NQ and otherwise dependent on experience.
Benefits package: 25 days' holiday plus 9 public holidays and 3 days shutdown between Christmas and New Year. Generous group personal pension plan. Flexible and hybrid working.