Job Description
SENIOR LEGAL COUNSEL - CHELTENHAM - COMMERCIAL/TECH/IP/LITIGATION LAWYER
RETAIL SECTOR
ROLE OVERVIEW
As Senior Legal Counsel, you will:
* Advise on the negotiation and commercial implementation of a diverse range of contracts spanning IT, compliance, supply chain, sustainability, marketing, real estate, digital, wholesale, licensing, and franchise across global operations.
* Support the General Counsel in managing litigation matters.
* Provide practical and commercially focused advice on legal and regulatory issues central to a multi-channel global brand, including product and marketing compliance.
* Serve as a senior member of the Commercial Legal team, engaging in areas such as sourcing, compliance, supply chain management, sustainability, marketing, real estate, wholesale, licensing, and franchise.
* Act as a Legal Business Partner across various functions, integrating legal support into business operations.
* Build and nurture strong relationships across the company to understand strategic objectives and commercial priorities.
* Drive continuous improvement within the legal team, leveraging technology and innovative solutions to enhance processes and manage risk effectively.
* Develop creative and pragmatic commercial solutions for complex issues.
* Oversee the instruction of external counsel and other service providers as needed.
ABOUT YOU
* A qualified solicitor in England and Wales with expertise in IP, Commercial, Tech, or Commercial Litigation. Ideally, you bring at least 4 years of post-qualification experience, but exceptional candidates at any level will be considered.
* Commercially minded, with a keen understanding of business operations, finance, and commercial strategies.
* Technically proficient with a solid grasp of the laws, regulations, and processes governing retail and consumer-led businesses.
* Experienced in an in-house setting, either through previous roles or secondment.
* Detail-oriented and take pride in producing high-quality work, setting high standards for the team.
* A strong communicator with the confidence to present to senior stakeholders.
* Highly organized, diligent, and exceptional with attention to detail.
* Collaborative and team-oriented, fostering a productive working environment.
* Solution-focused, decisive, and proactive in getting things done.
* Energetic, resilient, adaptable, and calm under pressure, embracing change with a positive outlook.