Commercial & Litigation Solicitor (12 Month FTC)

At Halfords, our mission is to inspire and support a lifetime of motoring and cycling. As a specialist retailer, we lead the market through customer-driven innovation and a distinct product range. We are dedicated to providing our customers with an integrated, unique, and convenient service experience, from e‑bike and electric vehicle servicing to on‑demand solutions.

The teams at our Support Centre work with every other area of our business, putting them at the heart of the action and playing a key role in our success and growth. If you are willing to get stuck in, you will love it here too.

This is a 12 month fixed term maternity cover contract.

As Commercial and Litigation Solicitor at Halfords, you will provide practical, day to day legal advice that touches every department. This is a broad in‑house role where you will support on everything from commercial contracts, marketing activity to regulatory matters and customer issues, ensuring the business operates diligently and compliantly.

You will work closely with Procurement, Marketing, IT, Finance and Operations, acting as a trusted advisor who can translate legal complexity into clear, workable guidance. You will split your time across commercial and litigation activities, including:

• Drafting and negotiating a range of contracts
• Managing IP matters, copy clearance, regulatory investigations and small claims across the Group
• Maintaining oversight of insurable claims and liaising with external advisers
• Supporting the General Counsel on wider initiatives including policy work and corporate transaction activity

This is a varied, hands‑on role where no two days look the same. You will review and approve contracts from across the business, update templates and policies, deliver guidance and training to internal teams and provide clear, concise advice to non‑legal stakeholders.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing small claims and supporting oversight of insurable claims across Retail and Garage Services businesses
• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating a wide range of commercial contracts
• Providing advice on intellectual property matters
• Delivering copy clearance for marketing promotions and financial services activity
• Responding to regulatory enquiries and investigations
• Liaising with external legal advisers and third‑party suppliers
• Reviewing, updating and maintaining standard terms, template contracts and policies
• Delivering legal guidance and ‘know how’ sessions to internal stakeholders
• Supporting the General Counsel with corporate transaction activity
• Providing clear, concise legal advice to stakeholders across the business

About you:

• Qualified Solicitor (with LPC/SQE or equivalent) with at least three years post‑qualification experience across both commercial contracts and litigation or dispute resolution
• Strong background in drafting, reviewing and negotiating contracts
• Confident in handling claims, disputes and regulatory matters
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail
• Approachable and resilient, building effective relationships across the business

A fair and competitive salary evaluated against market data, pension, life assurance and 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays. Commitment and dedication to your ongoing personal and professional development. We offer hybrid working with a blend of working in our Support Centre and from home.

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for our colleagues. We are an equal opportunities employer and proud to welcome applications from all backgrounds and embrace diversity within our one Halfords Family.