At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide high-quality legal advice and negotiate commercial contracts in a fast-paced environment.
- Company: Join a leading retailer with a high-performing European legal team.
- Benefits: Fixed-term role until February 2027 with opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Dynamic role with autonomy and the chance to improve legal processes.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by advising on strategic projects and collaborating with key stakeholders.
- Qualifications: Qualified lawyer with experience in commercial law and strong negotiation skills.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
We’re partnering with a leading retailer to appoint a Senior Legal Counsel – on a fixed-term basis (to February 2027). This is an exciting opportunity to join a high-performing European legal team, supporting a fast-paced and growing business.
The Opportunity
This is a hands-on, commercially focused role within a collaborative in-house legal function. You’ll work closely with procurement and senior stakeholders across the business, advising on a broad range of commercial and strategic matters. You’ll be trusted to operate with autonomy, delivering pragmatic and solutions-oriented legal advice aligned to business priorities.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide high-quality legal advice across a broad range of commercial matters
- Draft, review and negotiate a wide variety of commercial contracts (goods and services not for resale)
- Partner with stakeholders across Procurement, Property, HR, Operations, Facilities and Loss Prevention
- Advise on legal risk in a pragmatic, business-focused way
- Support key European strategic projects, often within tight timelines
- Contribute to continuous improvement of legal processes and templates
- Support global transactions led from the US
- Manage and instruct external counsel across UK and European jurisdictions
About You
Qualified lawyer (England)
We think you need these skills to ace Senior Legal Counsel – Retail
Commercial Legal Advice
Contract Drafting
Contract Negotiation
Stakeholder Engagement
Legal Risk Assessment
Project Support
Process Improvement
