Commercial Legal Counsel

Fred Perry Ltd; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fashion brand is seeking a Commercial Law Specialist to join their in-house legal team in London. This role offers a blend of office-based and remote work with flexible hours. Responsibilities include drafting and negotiating contracts, supporting compliance programs, and advising various internal teams. Ideal candidates will have a law degree, 3-5 years of experience, and a solid grounding in commercial contract law. Competitive salary and extensive benefits package provided.

Benefits

Annual performance-related bonus

Competitive salary

Generous staff discount

Generous pension scheme

Private healthcare

25 days annual leave

Early finish Fridays

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of post-qualification experience in a law firm or in-house legal team.
• Confidence in communicating legal concepts clearly to various stakeholders.
• Highly organized and able to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements.
• Support the implementation of compliance programmes.
• Monitor legal and regulatory developments relevant to the fashion and retail sector.

Skills

Commercial contract law

Legal compliance

Excellent drafting skills

Communication with non-legal stakeholders

Attention to detail

Education

Law degree

Job description

Triple Wimbledon champion Fred Perry founded his brand in 1952. He was the son of a cotton spinner who played and fought his way through always with style and despite the establishment. Today Fred Perry is a global community of over 370 employees all inspired by the Laurel Wreath and what it represents

PURPOSE

This is an exciting opportunity for a commercial law specialist to join our tightknit in house legal team. Youll work closely with teams across the company to provide practical business-focused legal advice and help shape how we do things. From negotiating contracts to supporting compliance and developing clear helpful policies youll play a key part in keeping our business running smoothly and responsibly.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Draft review and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements including supplier contracts service agreements licensing agreements and e-commerce-related terms.
• Support the implementation and maintenance of compliance programmes particularly in relation to:
• Data privacy
• Supply chain due diligence (e.g. modern slavery ESG-related compliance)
• Advertising and consumer protection laws
• Anti-bribery and corruption regulations
• Provide legal advice to internal teams (e.g. Brand People Business Development IT Business Insights Finance Retail Social Commerce Customer Service) in a commercially aware solution-oriented manner.
• Assist in the rollout and communication of legal policies training and compliance documentation across the business.
• Help manage contract lifecycle processes maintain legal templates and ensure contract hygiene across systems and stakeholders.
• Monitor legal and regulatory developments relevant to the fashion and retail sector and support the business in adapting accordingly.
• Coordinate with external counsel where needed on compliance or commercial issues.
• Provide legal advice to smaller companies in the group on an ad hoc basis.

THE PERSON

• Law degree and admission to practice in the UK.
• 3-5 years of post-qualification experience ideally in a law firm or in‑house legal team.
• Solid grounding in commercial contract law and compliance frameworks.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent drafting skills.
• Confidence in communicating legal concepts clearly to non‑legal stakeholders from store staff to directors.
• Highly organized and able to manage multiple priorities under pressure.
• A commercial mindset and a collaborative approach.

HOURS

We actively encourage our teams to have a good work/life balance and so we are pleased to offer flexible working shifts at Fred Perry HQ. Our core shift hours are from 10am 4.30pm and so employees can choose to start and finish early or start and finish late. (i.e. work 8:00am‑4:30pm or 10:00am‑6:30pm etc). We also have 30‑minute early finish on Fridays.

As we continue to work in a more flexible way the Head Office acts a brand hub where we can all connect and collaborate with one another. This role is a mix of office based (London) and remote working. We will expect the employee to come into the office regularly for face‑to‑face meetings and to work alongside their team on collaborative projects.

BENEFITS

• Annual performance‑related bonus
• Competitive salary
• Generous staff discount and regular sample sales
• Generous pension scheme with 8.5% company contribution
• Option to buy an extra 5 days holiday annually
• Enhanced maternity and paternity packages
• Life insurance
• Private healthcare
• Cycle to work scheme
• Early finish Fridays
• Season ticket loan
• Additional benefits with long service
• 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Annual Birthday vouchers
• EAP
• Social Events

We actively welcome applications from people of all different backgrounds. Your CV will be submitted to hiring managers with all personal details hidden to ensure anonymity.

Key Skills HR Development, Delivery, Flooring, Irrigation, ACCA, Document Management

Employment Type: Full Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1