In house Legal Counsel

BCL Legal In-House; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail group is looking for a pragmatic In-House Commercial Lawyer to join their dynamic legal team. This role offers a diverse range of responsibilities, including providing legal advice on commercial matters and ensuring compliance with UK regulations. Ideal for a legally qualified professional seeking growth within a supportive environment, with opportunities for career development and hybrid working options.

Benefits

Hybrid working model

Competitive remuneration

Ongoing professional development

Qualifications

• UK legal qualification required, expect at least a couple of years post-qualification experience.
• Strong grounding in commercial contracts and trading law is essential.
• Understanding of retail and UK regulatory frameworks advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert legal advice on commercial, contract, and retail trading matters.
• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements.
• Support on regulatory compliance, consumer law, and FCA obligations.

Skills

Commercial awareness

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Legal risk identification

Education

UK legal qualification, Solicitor or equivalent

Job description

In-House Legal Counsel - Yorkshire

Are you a commercially minded solicitor looking to take the next step in your in-house legal career? We are working in partnership with a well-known retail brand, offering a rare and exciting opportunity for a Commercial Lawyer to join a dynamic legal team at the heart of a thriving business.
This is an ideal role for a legally qualified professional seeking variety, responsibility, and progression within a supportive and forward-thinking in-house environment.

The Opportunity

This UK-based organisation is a well known name in the retail and consumer sector, known for its innovation, customer focus, and commercial agility. As the business continues to evolve, the legal team plays a pivotal role in ensuring legal compliance, supporting commercial initiatives, and driving governance excellence.
This is your chance to join a respected legal function that sits at the centre of strategic decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

As an In-House Commercial Lawyer, your day-to-day work will be varied and high-impact. You will:
· Provide expert legal advice on a wide range of commercial, contract, and retail trading matters.
· Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements across Buying, Finance, Procurement, and Operations.
· Support the business on regulatory compliance matters, including consumer law and FCA obligations.
· Identify and mitigate legal risk across the company's operations and product offerings.
· Advise on dispute resolution, trading terms, and customer rights.
· Deliver tailored legal training to non-legal stakeholders to upskill teams and embed best practice.
· Contribute to corporate governance projects, policy development, and strategic legal initiatives.

About You
We're looking for a pragmatic, business-focused solicitor who can blend legal rigour with commercial awareness. The ideal candidate will have:
· UK legal qualification, Solicitor or equivalent. (you'll probably need at least a couple of years post qualification to have the skill needed).
· Strong grounding in commercial contracts and trading law.
· Understanding of retail, consumer protection, and UK regulatory frameworks.
· Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
· A proactive, solutions-led approach with an ability to work independently and collaboratively.
· Experience with consumer credit or financial services is an advantage, but not essential.

What's in It for You?
· A strategic in-house legal role within a major retail group.
· Broad scope of work across diverse commercial areas.
· Clear path for career development within a growing legal function.
· Hybrid working model with excellent work-life balance.
· Competitive remuneration, benefits, and ongoing professional development.

Apply Now
If you're a commercial solicitor looking to make a meaningful contribution to a fast-moving, commercially ambitious organisation, this could be your ideal next move.
Apply today to take the next step in your in-house legal career.
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