Legal Counsel

Cheshire Permanent £60,000 - £75,000 per year View Job Description
A fantastic opportunity for an In-house Commercial Lawyer to join a well-known retail brand in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. This permanent role offers exposure to a broad range of commercial contracts and the chance to provide strategic legal advice across the business.
  • Join a large internal legal function
  • Broad, hands-on in-house commercial role

About Our Client

Our client is a highly recognised and established name within the UK retail sector, known for its strong brand presence and customer-first approach. As a forward-thinking organisation, it combines commercial innovation with a collaborative and down-to-earth culture.

The business is committed to empowering its people, offering a supportive working environment where legal professionals are valued as trusted advisers to the wider organisation. With a reputation for stability and continued growth, this is an exciting time to join a business that blends commercial ambition with a people-focused ethos.

Job Description

The Legal Counsel will be:

  • Drafting, reviewing and negotiating a broad range of commercial contracts, including supplier, distribution and service agreements
  • Providing pragmatic, business-focused legal advice to key stakeholders across the organisation
  • Supporting on ad hoc commercial matters and risk management issues
  • Assisting with compliance and regulatory considerations relevant to the retail sector
  • Collaborating closely with senior leadership to support strategic initiatives

The Successful Applicant

The Legal Counsel should be:

  • A Legal Counsel or Advisor with experience drafting, negotiating and reviewing range of commercial contracts.
  • Confident advising stakeholders in a fast-paced, commercially driven environment
  • Able to balance legal risk with practical business solutions
  • Ideally experienced in retail, FMCG or consumer-facing sectors (desirable, not essential)

What's on Offer

Salary depending on experience, starting at £60,000 plus benefits and hybrid working from office in Cheshire area.

Contact
Lucy Martin
Quote job ref
JN-022026-6952979
Phone number
+447812680116

Job summary

Job function
Legal
Subsector
Commercial
Sector
Retail
Location
Cheshire
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Lucy Martin
Consultant phone
+447812680116
Job reference
JN-022026-6952979