SENIOR LEGAL COUNSEL - CHELTENHAM - COMMERCIAL/TECH/IP/LITIGATION LAWYER RETAIL SECTOR ROLE OVERVIEW As Senior Legal Counsel, you will:
Advise on the negotiation and commercial implementation of a diverse range of contracts spanning IT, compliance, supply chain, sustainability, marketing, real estate, digital, wholesale, licensing, and franchise across global operations. Support the General Counsel in managing litigation matters. Provide practical and commercially focused advice on legal and regulatory issues central to a multi-channel global brand, including product and marketing compliance. Serve as a senior member of the Commercial Legal team, engaging in areas such as sourcing, compliance, supply chain management, sustainability, marketing, real estate, wholesale, licensing, and franchise. Act as a Legal Business Partner across various functions, integrating legal support into business operations. Build and nurture strong relationships across the company to understand strategic objectives and commercial priorities. Drive continuous improvement within the legal team, leveraging technology and innovative solutions to enhance processes and manage risk effectively. Develop creative and pragmatic commercial solutions for complex issues. Oversee the instruction of external counsel and other service providers as needed. ABOUT YOU A qualified solicitor in England and Wales with expertise in IP, Commercial, Tech, or Commercial Litigation. Ideally, you bring at least 4 years of post-qualification experience, but exceptional candidates at any level will be considered. Commercially minded, with a keen understanding of business operations, finance, and commercial strategies. Technically proficient with a solid grasp of the laws, regulations, and processes governing retail and consumer-led businesses. Experienced in an in-house setting, either through previous roles or secondment. Detail-oriented and take pride in producing high-quality work, setting high standards for the team. A strong communicator with the confidence to present to senior stakeholders. Highly organized, diligent, and exceptional with attention to detail. Collaborative and team-oriented, fostering a productive working environment. Solution-focused, decisive, and proactive in getting things done. Energetic, resilient, adaptable, and calm under pressure, embracing change with a positive outlook.