About the job:
This is not a narrow legal role sitting on the side lines of the business.
About us:
PenCarrie is one of the UK’s leading B2B suppliers to the garment decoration industry, with over 3,500 product lines, more than 75 major brands, and a 300-person team supporting customers across the sector. We are a long-established family business, but one with the scale, pace and complexity to offer a genuinely interesting in-house legal role.
We’re looking for a Legal Counsel to join our growing legal team and work closely with our Head of Legal across a broad mix of commercial, governance, regulatory and operational matters. For a lawyer looking to build their in-house career, this is a rare opportunity: you’ll get close to the commercial decision-making, see how a substantial private business really operates, and develop the judgement needed to advise in a practical, business-focused way.
Our purpose:
The distribution partner that enables exceptional customer success.
The opportunity:
We’re looking for a Legal Counsel (0–5 PQE) to join our growing team, reporting into the Head of Legal. This is a fantastic opportunity for a junior to mid-level lawyer to gain broad, hands‑on in‑house experience, working closely with senior colleagues while managing a varied workload with increasing autonomy.
The hours:
This role will follow our hybrid policy and we’re open to discussing alternatives to full-time hours for the right candidate, so please get in touch if you’d like to discuss other arrangements.
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 escalate complex matters where needed
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 legal 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 similar type of sales and distribution business.
Why join PenCarrie?
Our values shape everything we do: we’re dedicated to customer success, build strong and respectful relationships, look forward and embrace change, take pride in everything we do, and grow responsibly.
At PenCarrie, you’ll be part of a collaborative, values-driven environment where your voice is heard and your development is supported.
If you’re looking to build your in-house legal career in a dynamic and supportive business, we’d love to hear from you.
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