At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide legal advice and support for a fast-growing retail business in the energy sector.
- Company: Join EET Retail, part of Essar Energy Transition, focused on modern service stations across the UK.
- Benefits: Enjoy 25 days holiday, private medical insurance, and exclusive discounts.
- Other info: Opportunity to mentor junior colleagues and influence key business decisions.
- Why this job: Shape legal frameworks that enhance customer experience and drive commercial growth.
- Qualifications: 6-10 years PQE with experience in FMCG or retail sectors.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
Location: Stanlow Manufacturing Complex, Ellesmere Port
Employment Type: Site Based Full Time Role, 5 days per week (Monday-Friday)
Benefits:
- 25 days holiday, increasing with service
- Private medical insurance
- Additional flex benefits, including holiday purchase
- Access to Employee Assistance Programme with exclusive access to a range of discounts
- Free secure on-site car parking
About the Company:
EET Retail, a dedicated retail division of EET Fuels, focuses on supplying fuel to and operating an expanding network of Essar-branded service stations across the UK. We are part of Essar Energy Transition supporting energy transition in the UK covering refining, infrastructure, hydrogen, and power generation.
About the Role:
We’re looking for an experienced Commercial Legal Counsel (6–10 PQE) to join our Retail legal team, supporting a fast-scaling, consumer-facing business at the intersection of energy, FMCG, and convenience retail. Our forecourts are evolving into modern, multi-service retail hubs, combining fuel, food, leading consumer brands, and everyday services — delivering fuel, convenience, and community, all in one stop. This role offers genuine ownership and visibility, with responsibility for shaping legal frameworks that directly impact customer experience, brand partnerships, and commercial growth.
Key Responsibilities:
- Senior Business Partnering: Act as a key legal advisor to senior stakeholders across Retail business covering Marketing, BD, Operations, and Digital. Provide strategic, commercially focused input on business initiatives, expansion, and customer propositions. Operate with a high degree of autonomy. Lead negotiation and management of complex agreements including supply, distribution, procurement, and partnership contracts. Negotiate Fuel Supply Agreements for dealer owned and dealer operated (DODO) sites. Support brand, concession, and FMCG partnerships. Drive best practice contracting and efficiency improvements.
- Marketing, Promotions & Consumer Law: Advise on advertising, campaigns, promotions, and pricing strategies. Ensure compliance with consumer law, advertising standards, and trading regulations. Support promotional campaigns and T&Cs.
- Retail Operations & Customer Experience: Advise on consumer-facing terms, complaints, and customer journey risks.
- Brand, IP & Partnerships: Support brand protection, licensing, and partnerships. Advise on loyalty card schemes, product launches, and services.
- Network Growth & Property: Work with in-house dedicated Senior Property Counsel in supporting network expansion through Company Leased and Company Owned sites and any issues arising from ongoing sites.
- Governance & Risk: Maintain compliance frameworks and governance standards. Provide advice on competition, consumer law, and data/privacy. Mentor junior colleagues and build legal awareness.
About You:
6–10 years’ PQE. Experience in FMCG, retail, or consumer sectors (in a petrol forecourt business would be desirable but not essential). Strong commercial contracting and consumer law experience. Confident stakeholder manager with a commercial mindset.
Commercial Legal Counsel in Ellesmere Port employer: Essar Oil Limited
Essar Oil Limited is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Ellesmere Port where employees can thrive in a fast-paced logistics setting. With a strong commitment to service excellence, the company fosters a collaborative culture that prioritises employee growth and development, providing ample opportunities for career advancement. Join our dedicated team and enjoy the unique advantage of being part of a growing organisation that values innovation and operational efficiency.
