Head of Legal / Legal Manager: Major Global Retailer

This is a superb opportunity for an experienced commercial lawyer to take on a Head of the Legal role for the UK & Ireland business of a major global retail brand.

Client Details

A major global retailer who are house hold name with a fantastic reputation.

Description

Key responsibilities will include:

• Provide expert, ethical and pragmatic advice and support on all legal issues across the business.
• Build strong relationships with Country Management, the Stores and other functions including, Risk, Procurement, IT, Operations and Navigation and manage the provision of daily support to them.
• Manage and develop a team of enthusiastic, talented and skilled in house counsel.
• Proactively identify relevant new areas of legislation and arising risk areas and work with the business to develop solutions.
• Draft and negotiate contracts with suppliers and business customers.
• Support and advise on tender processes.
• Lead the maintenance and updating of the Governance of the business, including contract control processes.
• Manage disputes and litigation.
• Deliver relevant legal training programmes.
• Ensure FCA compliance in the UK.

Profile

Suitable candidates for the role of Head of Legal / Legal Manager will have the following qualifications / experience:

• You are a qualified lawyer (approx. 10 years' Post Qualification Experience).
• You have a proven record of working in a fast moving in-house legal environment.
• You are technically excellent, pro-active and love building relationships.
• You have a sound understanding of all areas of law required in-house (commercial, corporate, employment, property, and regulatory) and an ability to apply that knowledge pragmatically across our business areas e. retail and logistics.
• You have developed excellent communication, collaboration and interpersonal skills over the course of your career.
• You are able to effectively manage external legal counsel.
• You believe in the role of Legal in business decisions and relish actively contributing in those decisions.
• You have the confidence and ability to be able to deal with issues outside your experience and the ability to learn quickly on the job.
• You demonstrate professionalism, pride and integrity in all aspects of your work.
• You thrive working with a minimum level of supervision in a fast-paced, constantly changing environment.
• You have line management experience.
• Your particular experience of FMCG/Retail/Logistics/Digital is an advantage.

Job Offer

A highly competitive base salary and benefits package is on offer.