Legal Counsel

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A fantastic opportunity for an In-house Commercial Lawyer to join a well-known retail brand in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. This permanent role offers exposure to a broad range of commercial contracts and the chance to provide strategic legal advice across the business.

Our client is a highly recognised and established name within the UK retail sector, known for its strong brand presence and customer-first approach. As a forward-thinking organisation, it combines commercial innovation with a collaborative and down-to-earth culture.

The business is committed to empowering its people, offering a supportive working environment where legal professionals are valued as trusted advisers to the wider organisation. With a reputation for stability and continued growth, this is an exciting time to join a business that blends commercial ambition with a people-focused ethos.

Description

The Legal Counsel will be:

  • Drafting, reviewing and negotiating a broad range of commercial contracts, including supplier, distribution and service agreements
  • Providing pragmatic, business-focused legal advice to key stakeholders across the organisation
  • Supporting on ad hoc commercial matters and risk management issues
  • Assisting with compliance and regulatory considerations relevant to the retail sector
  • Collaborating closely with senior leadership to support strategic initiatives

Profile

The Legal Counsel should be:

  • A Legal Counsel or Advisor with experience drafting, negotiating and reviewing range of commercial contracts.
  • Confident advising stakeholders in a fast-paced, commercially driven environment
  • Able to balance legal risk with practical business solutions
  • Ideally experienced in retail, FMCG or consumer-facing sectors (desirable, not essential)

Job Offer

Salary depending on experience, starting at £60,000 plus benefits and hybrid working from office in Cheshire area.

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Company: Michael Page
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Location: Chester
Job Description:

A fantastic opportunity for an In-house Commercial Lawyer to join a well-known retail brand in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. This permanent role offers exposure to a broad range of commercial contracts and the chance to provide strategic legal advice across the business.

Our client is a highly recognised and established name within the UK retail sector, known for its strong brand presence and customer-first approach. As a forward-thinking organisation, it combines commercial innovation with a collaborative and down-to-earth culture.

The business is committed to empowering its people, offering a supportive working environment where legal professionals are valued as trusted advisers to the wider organisation. With a reputation for stability and continued growth, this is an exciting time to join a business that blends commercial ambition with a people-focused ethos.

Description

The Legal Counsel will be:

  • Drafting, reviewing and negotiating a broad range of commercial contracts, including supplier, distribution and service agreements
  • Providing pragmatic, business-focused legal advice to key stakeholders across the organisation
  • Supporting on ad hoc commercial matters and risk management issues
  • Assisting with compliance and regulatory considerations relevant to the retail sector
  • Collaborating closely with senior leadership to support strategic initiatives

Profile

The Legal Counsel should be:

  • A Legal Counsel or Advisor with experience drafting, negotiating and reviewing range of commercial contracts.
  • Confident advising stakeholders in a fast-paced, commercially driven environment
  • Able to balance legal risk with practical business solutions
  • Ideally experienced in retail, FMCG or consumer-facing sectors (desirable, not essential)

Job Offer

Salary depending on experience, starting at £60,000 plus benefits and hybrid working from office in Cheshire area.

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Posted: February 28th, 2026