Legal Commercial – Immediate Start

Company: Major, Lindsey & Africa
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Location: London
Job Description:

We’re looking for an interim commercial lawyer to join a well-known FTSE-listed retail business on an initial contract basis, busy, collaborative in-house legal team.

Interim Commercial Lawyer

Type: Interim 6-month contract | Days: 5 days per week (hybrid); 3 days/week in the office

You’ll work alongside the Group Legal Director for Corporate, providing solid, hands-on support across a broad commercial workload. This is a busy BAU role — perfect for someone who enjoys getting through volume and doing it well.

What you’ll be doing:

  • Reviewing, drafting and negotiating a range of commercial contracts
  • Supporting the wider legal team on day-to-day corporate and commercial matters
  • Working efficiently with minimal hand-holding in a fast-moving retail environment

What we’re looking for:

  • 3–6 years’ PQE, ideally from a commercial background, retail/FMCG commercial experience a plus
  • Comfortable with contract-heavy, BAU workloads
  • Pragmatic, organised, and able to hit the ground running

Posted: July 9th, 2026