Retail & Consumer Hospitality Solicitor in City of London

Opportunity for a Commercial Solicitor to join a Top Tier International Law Firm, specialising in Retail, Consumer & Hotels at either Associate or Senior Associate level.

The firm

Our client is a leading international law firm with a standout global reputation across retail, consumer brands, hospitality, and leisure.

The team supports some of the most recognisable names in the sector, from luxury brands to global hotel groups, helping them navigate the commercial, regulatory, and strategic issues shaping the consumer landscape.

Their commercial practice operates at the crossroads of brand, digital, customer experience, and innovation, guiding clients through partnerships, supply chain arrangements, digital transformation, and commercial risk.

The role

The firm is looking to welcome a Mid-LevelCommercial Associate or Senior Associate into its highly regarded Retail, Consumer & Hotels group.

Working closely with market-leading partners, the successful candidate will be involved in a broad mix of high-value and business-critical commercial matters, including:

• Drafting and negotiating supply, distribution, franchising, and manufacturing agreements
• Advising on digital retail, ecommerce, loyalty, and customer engagement platforms
• Supporting global hotel and hospitality brands on commercial contracts and operational arrangements
• Assisting with consumer law, regulatory compliance, and product/brand risk management
• Working on cross-border projects for multinational retail and hotel groups

There is also scope to get involved with luxury brands, food and beverage business, wellness focused businesses and digital business (such as online marketplaces and start-ups).

Required:

• Qualified Commercial Solicitor with between 3 – 6 PQE
• Experienced gained from a leading firm or in-house at a hospitality company
• Must have experience in franchise agreements within the retail & consumer or food and beverage space
• Experience in the hospitality sector is desirable but not essential

Reasons to apply:

• Join a top-ranked practice trusted by the world’s best-known brands
• Exposure to high-profile commercial projects across the retail and hospitality ecosystem
• Exceptional partner access, mentorship, and tailored development pathways
• Collaborative culture, hybrid working, and an excellent office environment

To apply, contact Emily Donnell at Birchrose Associates for a confidential discussion.