Legal Counsel

Reference: 4839855Job ID: 5421538Posted: 2026-10-22Closing date: 2027-01-20Location: LondonSalary: competitive + excellent benefits (per annum)Job type: PermanentWorking pattern: Full timeIndustry: Retail & Consumer Goods / In-house LegalCompany: HaysConsultant: Neel MehtaHays office: London-City — 5th Floor, 107 Cheapside,Phone: Email: new companyA globally renowned retailer with an iconic brand, a clear market leader in its space.Your new roleA commercial generalist Legal Counsel position, reporting to the UK General Counsel, within a small but highly regarded in-house legal team.

The experience expected from applicants, as well as additional skills and qualifications needed for this job are listed below.

As a trusted business partner to functional teams across the UK&I business, you will advise on broad commercial transactions, negotiate and review business-critical commercial agreements and support ongoing internal legal compliance matters.

The role will further entail advising on occasional real estate transactions, analysing disputes, supporting on advertising and marketing matters and advising on data privacy elements.

You will need to be ready to work from the West London offices three times per week.What you'll need to succeedCandidates must be qualified lawyers in England & Wales, with unrestricted UK working rights; visa sponsorship is not available for this role.

Candidates should have some measure of in-house experience in a commercial environment.

Exposure within the retail, FMCG or consumer industries is valued but is not essential.

As a guide, the role is being pitched at 1-2 PQE (as a guide only), but candidates with relevant experience but more or less PQE will be considered.What you'll get in returnYou will have the chance to build your in-house legal career within a world-class, and work within a meritocratic culture that will actively look to support your career growth.

You will be rewarded with excellent benefits, within a business that champions a good work-life balance. xwzovoh What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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