Interim Commercial Lawyer

Company: Marsden
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Location: London
Job Description:

Commercial Legal Counsel | Luxury Retail | In-House | London

We’re working with one of the UK’s leading luxury fashion brands to hire a Commercial Legal Counsel for an immediate start on an initial 3-month contract. The role will be hybrid, with three days per week based in London.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a scaling, internationally expanding business and work closely with the General Counsel, playing a key role in supporting growth and further developing the legal function.

The Role

This is a broad, generalist position offering exposure across:

  • Drafting and negotiating a wide range of commercial contracts
  • Advising on day-to-day business matters across e-commerce, retail, marketing, and operations
  • Supporting compliance (data protection, consumer law, H&S)
  • Managing brand protection initiatives
  • Contributing to international expansion and new store rollouts
  • Developing legal templates, policies, and playbooks
  • Supporting legal tech / AI implementation
  • Assisting with corporate governance and company secretarial work

About You

  • UK qualified lawyer
  • Strong commercial contracts experience within retail, fashion or consumer brands
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
  • Commercially minded with the ability to deliver pragmatic, business-focused advice
  • Exposure to data protection/privacy

This is a brilliant opportunity for a lawyer looking to step into a high-growth, entrepreneurial environment with real breadth, visibility, and impact.

Posted: June 6th, 2026