Commercial and Litigation Solicitor in Redditch

As Commercial and Litigation Solicitor at Halfords, you will sit at the centre of the business providing 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.

When you join, you will split your time across commercial and litigation activities. You will draft and negotiate a range of contracts, manage IP matters, copy clearance, regulatory investigations and small claims across the Group. You will also maintain oversight of insurable claims, liaise with external advisers, and support the General Counsel on wider initiatives including policy work and corporate transaction activity when required. This is a varied, hands‑on role where no two days look the same.

• Manage small claims and support oversight of insurable claims across Retail and Garage Services businesses, maintaining accurate records, reporting and meeting strict deadlines.
• Draft, review and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts including goods for resale, supplier and service agreements in partnership with Procurement and other internal stakeholders.
• Provide advice on intellectual property matters including portfolio management, registrations, infringements and brand protection.
• Deliver copy clearance for marketing promotions and financial services activity, working alongside the FCA Compliance Manager where required.
• Respond to regulatory enquiries and investigations including ASA, DVSA, Trading Standards, Health and Safety and other enforcement bodies.
• Liaise with external legal advisers and third‑party suppliers, managing relationships and ensuring effective handling of claims and disputes.
• Review, update and maintain standard terms, template contracts and policies to ensure ongoing legal compliance.
• Deliver legal guidance and ‘know‑how’ sessions to internal stakeholders across departments including Marketing, Logistics, IT and HR.
• Support the General Counsel with corporate transaction activity including due diligence, post‑completion work and contract support.
• Provide clear, concise legal advice to stakeholders across the business, translating complex issues into practical guidance.

• 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, with the ability to balance legal risk and commercial practicality.
• Confident in handling claims, disputes and regulatory matters, working with both internal stakeholders and external advisers.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, able to translate complex legal detail into clear, actionable guidance.
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail, comfortable managing a varied workload across multiple legal areas.
• Approachable and resilient, building effective relationships across the business while remaining calm in challenging situations.

Fair and competitive salary evaluated against market data, pension, life assurance and 25 days annual leave plus.