the Group has grown to become a diversified multinational business with interests across the wholesale, pharmacy, real estate, cement and banking sectors. The Group is also the largest overseas investor in Pakistan. Owned by the Pervez, Choudrey and Sheikh families, Bestway Group was founded in 1976 by Sir Anwar Pervez OBE H Pk, who remains Chairman. Serving over 12 million customers and employing over 28,000 individuals, the Group supports and serves communities through its operations across the UK, Pakistan and the Middle East.
Responsibilities:
Drafting, negotiating and advising colleagues on commercial contracts
Managing a portfolio of commercial and retail and wholesale supply disputes and debt recovery claims
Drafting and negotiating settlement agreements, waivers and releases, and advising on litigation strategy, litigation risk, proportionality and cost/benefit
Supporting internal investigations into incidents, complaints, and coordinating document preservation, evidence gathering and internal reporting
Advising on data protection and privacy issues and supporting compliance with UK GDPR and relevant guidance
Assisting with compliance matters including in competition law, AML, Sanctions, and ECCTA fields
The Ideal Candidate:
Qualified solicitor in England & Wales with around 5 years' post-qualification experience in commercial law, gained in private practice and/or in-house.
Demonstrable experience of managing or co-managing commercial disputes and litigation.
Excellent drafting and analytical skills, with an eye for detail and an ability to simplify complex legal issues into clear, actionable guidance.
Strong stakeholder management and ability to build trusted relationships with senior commercial leaders.
Ability to take matters falling outside of their comfort zone and learn from it.
Ability to operate effectively, triaging and prioritising workload and delivering clear advice at speed to non-lawyers.
Commercially minded and solutions-focused, with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.
Resilient and adaptable.
Collaborative team player who builds strong relationships across functions and is willing to "roll up sleeves" to support colleagues during peak trading periods or key projects.
High levels of integrity with sound judgement on when to elevate issues.
Benefits:
Competitive salary
Pension
22 days annual leave plus
