About the company & role

An international retailer with a strong UK presence is looking for a commercial lawyer to join their growing team. Reporting to the Head of Legal, you’ll play a key role in supporting a wide range of commercial and corporate legal matters across our UK and international operations. This is a broad and hands-on role, ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Drafting and negotiating international and domestic commercial contracts such as IT, Saas, distribution, supply, manufacturing, agency and licensing agreements

• Advising on IP, franchising, licensing, acquisitions, advertising and multi-channel marketing

• Support with data protection, trading standards, and relevant regulatory matters

• Managing legal aspects of franchise rollouts, corporate transactions, and contract reviews

• Handling due diligence, KYC, AML, and ABC compliance

What we're looking for

• UK qualified solicitor with broad company/commercial experience (3 PQE+ as a guideline)

• Strong understanding of contract law, IP, and regulatory compliance

• Additional languages are a plus

• A team player with excellent communication skills and a proactive, business-oriented mindset

What you'll get in return

• Excellent working culture with a supportive, collaborative and ambitious team
• Hybrid working - 3 days in office based in outer North West London
• 33 days holiday including Bank Holidays
• Pension
• Retail discount

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.

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