Legal Counsel in City of London

At AllSaints we are in the business of feelings – making our customers feel cool and confident. We are a global brand made up of a diverse mix of talented people across a huge variety of roles. Our products are designed in-house and made by a small number of suppliers and artisans around the world to sustainable standards.

The legal department at AllSaints is a fast‑paced, fun and creative environment. The team provides legal, company secretarial and risk management support and expertise across all areas of AllSaints globally. This role is for a highly motivated, commercially astute lawyer who will thrive in a supportive, challenging environment.

WHAT WILL I BE DOING?

• Drafting, reviewing, negotiating and advising on a broad range of domestic and international commercial agreements, with a particular focus on digital – ecommerce, software, SaaS, marketing and data protection.
• Advising on other general commercial matters such as supply chain issues, competition law and product compliance.
• Advising on global data protection and GDPR related matters (including, where relevant, working with our external DPO team and law firms).
• Supporting our ESG and Product Compliance teams on new and exciting initiatives.
• Assisting in the preparation and updating of contract templates, company policies and processes.
• Developing strong relationships with key stakeholders, becoming their trusted advisor and delivering pragmatic, commercial advice, sometimes at short notice.
• Proactively reviewing risk exposure and training needs and being ready to update the business and contribute to the development of colleagues.
• Assisting with general compliance and good governance in all that you do.

WHAT SKILLS DO I NEED?

• Solicitor qualified to practise in England and Wales with around 3-4 years PQE (indicative only).
• Experience in a top tier law firm and/or excellent in‑house team in the fashion / retail sector.
• Broad commercial experience relevant to AllSaints’ business and the wide range of work covered by the legal team.
• Strong, demonstrable legal drafting and negotiating skills.
• Excellent communications skills and the ability to translate complex legal issues into concise, clear and user‑friendly advice and documents.

OTHER ABILITIES

• Work at pace, with minimal supervision, keen eye for detail and excellent organisational skills to manage deadlines and varied workload.
• Build effective professional relationships across the business.
• Work collaboratively in a small but dynamic team and provide clear, strategic legal advice, balancing pragmatism with risk assessment to drive informed business decisions.

ABOUT THE LOCATION

Based in our East London Studios in vibrant Shoreditch with perks and benefits offered from local businesses including discounts on food, shopping and health & beauty. Studio location is approximately a 10‑minute walk from Liverpool Street Station and a 5‑minute walk from Shoreditch High Street.

What We Stand For

We work as one proud team to get the best for our customers. We are joined up and encourage others to share their ideas. We do what we say we will – we know our goals, and we work with clear outcomes in mind. We are responsible – we are self‑aware, understand the impact we have on others and are positive about the future.