Legal Counsel

Legal Counsel – PenCarrie

Location: Willand, South West England, United Kingdom

PenCarrie is a leading B2B supplier in the garment decoration industry with over 3,500 product lines, more than 75 major brands, and a 300‑person team. We seek a Legal Counsel to join our growing legal team and work closely with the Head of Legal across commercial, governance, regulatory and operational matters.

The opportunity

As a Legal Counsel (0–5 PQE) you will gain broad, hands‑on in‑house experience, manage a varied workload with increasing autonomy, and support senior colleagues.

The hours

We follow a hybrid policy and are open to discussing alternative arrangements to full‑time hours for the right candidate.

What you’ll be doing

You’ll play a key role in ensuring legal compliance across the business while supporting our commercial objectives.

Contracts & commercial support

• Review, draft and negotiate contracts with suppliers, customers and partners
• Safeguard the company’s interests while aligning with commercial objectives and risk appetite
• Support new business opportunities and, where needed, escalate complex matters

Governance & compliance

• Support corporate governance and board processes, including preparation of board and committee papers
• Assist with company secretarial duties, filings and statutory compliance
• Maintain and update company policies and governance frameworks

Regulatory & specialist areas

• Ensure compliance with data protection legislation including UK GDPR
• Monitor regulatory developments and support compliance activities
• Support intellectual property protection, including trademarks and brand matters
• Assist with insurance programme renewal and claims coordination

Operational responsibilities

• Maintain the contracts database for accuracy and accessibility
• Support broader legal and compliance projects across the business

Person specification

• Qualified Solicitor with at least 2+ years post‑qualification experience in a corporate, commercial or private practice environment
• Proven track record in contract negotiation and management
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills with attention to detail
• Ability to work autonomously and manage multiple priorities effectively
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels
• Experience in a sales and distribution business

Why join PenCarrie

• We’re dedicated to customer success
• We build strong and respectful relationships
• We embrace change and look forward to new challenges
• We grow responsibly and are proud of everything we do

At PenCarrie, you’ll be part of a collaborative, values‑driven environment where your voice is heard and your development is supported.

If you are looking to build your in‑house legal career in a dynamic and supportive business, we would love to hear from you.