At a Glance
- Tasks: Review and negotiate commercial contracts in a fast-paced retail environment.
- Company: Join a major European retailer with a collaborative legal team.
- Benefits: Flexible part-time arrangements and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Dynamic roles with a focus on getting things done efficiently.
- Why this job: Be part of an exciting commercial development in a well-known FTSE-listed business.
- Qualifications: 3-6 years' PQE in commercial or technology contracts, with a pragmatic approach.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 70000 £ per year.
We're looking for two interim commercial lawyers to join a well-known FTSE-listed retail business on an initial contract basis. Both roles sit within a busy, collaborative in-house legal team.
Role 1 — Interim Commercial Lawyer
You’ll work alongside the Group Legal Director for Corporate, providing solid, hands-on support across a broad commercial workload. This is a busy BAU role — perfect for someone who enjoys getting through volume and doing it well.
What you’ll be doing:
- Reviewing, drafting, and negotiating a range of commercial contracts
- Supporting the wider legal team on day-to-day corporate and commercial matters
- Working efficiently with minimal hand-holding in a fast-moving retail environment
What we’re looking for:
- 3–6 years’ PQE, ideally from a commercial or corporate background
- Comfortable with contract-heavy, BAU workloads
- Pragmatic, organised, and able to hit the ground running
- Retail/FMCG commercial experience a bonus
Role 2 — Interim Commercial Lawyer – Technology
This role sits alongside a commercially focused legal lead with a strong technology background. You'll be working on tech-facing contracts and agreements — ideal for a lawyer who enjoys the faster pace and complexity that comes with digital and technology arrangements.
What you’ll be doing:
- Reviewing and negotiating technology, SaaS, and digital services contracts
- Supporting commercial deals with a tech or data component
- Working closely with procurement and tech teams
What we’re looking for:
- 3–6+ years’ PQE with a focus on technology or IT commercial contracts
- Experience with SaaS, software licensing, data processing agreements, or similar
- Comfortable working at pace in a retail or consumer-facing business
- Happy with a part-time arrangement — exact days are flexible
About the Business
You’ll be joining a major European retailer at an exciting point in its commercial development. The legal team is well-regarded, commercially minded, and values lawyers who get things done without unnecessary complexity.
To express interest, please get in touch with your CV and available start date. Please note: these roles may be filled on an inside or outside IR35 basis — further detail will be provided on application.
Contact Details:
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