JD Group - Legal & Legal Compliance Opportunities

BCL Legal is delighted to partner with The JD Group, one of the North West's largest and most successful listed businesses. The company has once again posted record revenues and continues its phenomenal growth Globally, as a result, there are a number of new opportunities in the in-house legal team.

JD Sports Fashion Plc (JD) is a leading FTSE 60 international multichannel retailer of sports, fashion and outdoor brands. Established in 1981, with a single store in the North West, JD now operates internationally in over 32 territories. The JD Group has over 3,400 stores across a number of retail fascias and embraces the latest online and instore digital technology, providing it with a truly multichannel and international platform for future growth. They combine globally recognised brands such as Nike, adidas, Puma and The North Face, with strong private labels such as Pink Soda and Supply & Demand.

Currently we are looking for experienced lawyers to undertake the following roles:

· Head of Legal Compliance - 10+ PQE

· FCA Compliance Counsel - 5+ PQE

· Antitrust Compliance Counsel - 5+ PQE

· Privacy Legal Counsel - 3+ PQE

· Technology Legal Counsel - 3+ PQE

PQE levels are approximate and applications are invited from individuals with relevant skills.

These roles offer retail experience unrivalled in the North West, as well as interaction with leading global sports fashion brands. JD has a dynamic, forward thinking culture and working environment, at the cutting edge of retail and technology. It also has an impressive and ongoing track record of making acquisitions, and it is committed to improving and maintaining high levels of corporate governance.

The JD Group office is situated in Bury, North Manchester. Hybrid working is available and applications from lawyers based in other areas of the UK are welcomed.

If you have experience in the areas above, and you are a qualified lawyer from an international practice and/or large in-house organisation, please get in touch for a confidential discussion with Alison McKee or Craig Wilson at BCL Legal.