Legal Counsel - Luxury Retail

JR United Kingdom; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Un prestigieux grand magasin de luxe à Londres recherche un avocat expérimenté pour rejoindre son équipe juridique. Le rôle comprend des conseils juridiques stratégiques et divers aspects de la législation commerciale, impliquant une interaction avec la direction et les parties prenantes. C'est une occasion unique d'accroître vos compétences dans un environnement dynamique et exigeant, idéal pour un avocat ambitieux prêt à évoluer dans le secteur du luxe.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years PQE, idéalement formé dans un cabinet de premier plan.
• Compétence dans la rédaction et la négociation de contrats commerciaux.
• Expérience en droit de la consommation est souhaitable.

Responsibilities

• Offrir des conseils juridiques et stratégiques sur divers domaines.
• Gérer les tâches de secrétariat juridique au sein du groupe.
• Conseiller sur la résolution de litiges et les questions de PI.

Skills

Commercial awareness

Strategic thinking

Negotiation

Risk management

Education

Qualified lawyer (1-3 years PQE)

Job description

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Legal Counsel - Luxury Retail, London (City of London)

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Location: London (City of London), United Kingdom

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Posted:

16.06.2025

Expiry Date:

31.07.2025

Job Description:

Our client, a prestigious luxury department store in London, seeks a commercially minded and driven 1-3 PQE lawyer to join its high-performing legal team. This is a rare chance to be part of a well-established, fast-growing organisation that champions innovation, excellence, and strategic growth.

About the role

As a key member of the legal team, you will provide strategic, commercially focused legal support across various areas, including commercial, corporate, IP, marketing, and company secretarial matters. Your responsibilities will include:

• Offering legal and strategic advice on a broad range of matters.
• Working closely with the Group General Counsel, senior management, and business owners to ensure compliance and risk management.
• Managing company secretarial duties across the group.
• Providing support for dispute resolution and advising on IP matters.
• Ensuring legal processes align with the company’s business objectives and regulatory requirements.

This role requires pragmatism, commercial awareness, and a proactive approach within a high-performing environment.

Requirements

• 1–3 years PQE, ideally trained at a leading law firm.
• Demonstrated expertise in drafting and negotiating a diverse range of commercial contracts.
• Experience in consumer law is highly desirable.
• In-house experience, including secondments, is a plus.

The ideal candidate will be a strategic and results-driven legal professional, comfortable working with senior stakeholders. You will be an ambitious self-starter with a proactive mindset, and have the confidence to engage with diverse legal challenges in a dynamic business setting. This is an exceptional opportunity for a motivated lawyer to thrive in a fast-paced, luxury retail environment. If you’re ready to make a move in-house, this is a fantastic role that will give you unique exposure to a variety of legal areas.