Legal Counsel

Primark Stores Limited; Reading; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the retail sector seeks a Legal Counsel to provide legal support across various technological and commercial projects. The ideal candidate will have 2-4 years of post-qualification experience, with skills in contract negotiation and strong relationship-building abilities. This role offers a dynamic work environment and takes part in significant digital transformation initiatives.

Benefits

Healthcare

Pension

Potential bonus

27 days of leave plus bank holidays

Tax Saver Tickets

Fitness centre

Subsidised cafeteria

Qualifications

• 2-4 years' post-qualification experience as a lawyer.
• Experience in drafting and negotiating tech and commercial contracts.
• Ability to balance legal thinking with practical business needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice on tech matters and contracts.
• Negotiate, draft, and review ICT and outsourcing contracts.
• Represent the legal team across the business.

Skills

Legal advice

Contract negotiation

Relationship building

Proactivity

Education

Qualified lawyer

Strong academic background

Job description

Legal Counsel

Because we strive to put people first.
Culture, our way.

Legal at Primark
What’s a career at Primark all about? The positive impact you’re making, the experiences you’re having and the people you’re with. You’re our inspiration. Embrace what sets you apart, own your career and develop in ways you never expected. Leave your mark. And do it your way.


What You’ll Get
People are at the heart of what we do here, so it’s essential we provide you with the right environment to perform at your very best. Let’s talk lifestyle:

Let’s talk lifestyle: Healthcare, pension, and potential bonus. 27 days of leave, plus bank holidays and if you want, you can buy 5 more. Because Primark is all about tailoring to you, we offer Tax Saver Tickets, fitness centre, and a subsidised cafeteria.

What You’ll Do as a Legal Counsel
In your role, you’ll collaborate with different people across a range of skillsets. Here’s a flavour of your day-to-day:

• Giving clear, practical legal advice on all things tech—helping the business make smart decisions that work both legally and commercially, especially on big digital transformation projects.
• Working closely with teams to negotiate, draft, and review a wide range of ICT and outsourcing contracts. You’ll also team up with external lawyers when needed.
• Keeping up with the latest tech trends like AI and blockchain, and thinking about how they might impact Primark’s business as we grow globally.
• Being a go-to person for legal support and proudly representing the legal team across the business.
• Collaborating with external law firms when needed—making sure projects stay on track and within budget, and that we’re getting great value.

What You’ll Bring
Here at Primark, we want everyone to feel valued – so please bring your authentic self to work, of course with some other key experience and abilities for this role in particular:

• You’re a qualified lawyer with around 2–4 years’ post-qualification experience under your belt.
• You’ve got a strong academic background and legal experience that fits well with what we do at Primark.
• You’re confident when it comes to drafting and negotiating tech and commercial contracts.
• You know how to balance solid legal thinking with practical business needs—no unnecessary roadblocks here.
• You’re great at building relationships and working with people at all levels of the business.
• You’re proactive, hardworking, and thrive in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment.

Does this sound like you? Great, because we can’t wait to see what you’ll bring. You’ll be supported within a team of equally capable people, celebrating who you are and aiding you reach your potential. At Primark, we’re excited about our future - and we’re excited to develop yours.

About Primark
At Primark, people matter. They’re the beating heart of our business and the reason we’ve grown from our first store in Dublin in 1969 to a £9bn+ turnover business and over 80,000 colleagues and over 440 stores in 17 countries today. Our values run through everything we do. In essence, we're Caring and always strive to put people first. We're also Dynamic, bravely pushing the boundaries to stay ahead. And finally, we succeed Together.

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