Legal Counsel - Supply Chain

Primark; Reading; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Pension

Bonus

Leave 27 days + bank holidays

Tax Saver Tickets

Fitness centre

Subsidised cafeteria

Job summary

Primark in Reading is seeking a Legal Counsel to lead strategic contract negotiations across supply chain, warehousing, transport and technology agreements that support Primark's global operations. You will partner with procurement and operational teams, providing practical, risk‑based legal guidance to initiatives and projects while balancing compliance and business needs.

The role requires a qualified solicitor with 2-5 years PQE, strong contracting experience, and the ability to drive complex

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor with 2-5 years' post-qualification experience.
• Proven experience drafting, reviewing and negotiating commercial contracts.
• Clear, commercially pragmatic legal advice that supports business objectives while managing risk.
• Experience contributing to complex commercial projects with cross-functional stakeholders.
• Strong legal judgement and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Lead Strategic Contract Negotiations: Draft, negotiate and advise on supply chain, logistics, warehousing, transport and technology agreements.
• Partner with the Business: Work with procurement, supply chain and operational teams to provide practical legal guidance on initiatives.
• Provide Commercially Focused Legal Advice: Deliver clear, pragmatic and risk-based legal advice balancing commercial objectives with legal requirements.
• Support Innovation and Regulatory Change: Advise on legal impact of emerging legislation and industry developments affecting logistics and movement of goods.
• Influence Stakeholders and Drive Outcomes: Build trusted relationships and support effective decision-making at strategic and operational levels.
• Enhance Legal Operations and Best Practice: Improve processes, manage external counsel, and ensure high-quality support across the business.

Skills

Qualified solicitor

Commercial contracting

Business-focused mindset

Project management

Analytical thinking

Job description

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: 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.

Job Description

What You’ll Do as Legal Counsel

• Lead Strategic Contract Negotiations: Draft, negotiate and advise on a wide range of supply chain, logistics, warehousing, transport and technology agreements that support Primark's global operations.
• Partner with the Business: Work closely with procurement, supply chain and operational teams to provide practical legal guidance on strategic initiatives, projects and business-critical activities.
• Provide Commercially Focused Legal Advice: Deliver clear, pragmatic and risk-based legal advice that balances commercial objectives with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Support Innovation and Regulatory Change: Advise stakeholders on the legal impact of emerging legislation, industry developments and innovations affecting logistics, warehousing and the movement of goods.
• Influence Stakeholders and Drive Outcomes: Build trusted relationships across the business, becoming a key legal partner who supports effective decision-making at both strategic and operational levels.
• Enhance Legal Operations and Best Practice: Contribute to process improvements within the legal function, manage external legal counsel where required, and champion efficient, high-quality legal support across the business.

Qualifications

What You’ll Bring

• Qualified Legal Expertise: Qualified solicitor with 2-5 years' post-qualification experience gained in a leading law firm or in-house legal environment.
• Commercial Contracting Expertise: Proven experience drafting, reviewing and negotiating commercial contracts, with the ability to identify risks and deliver practical solutions.
• Business-Focused Mindset: Able to provide clear, commercially pragmatic legal advice that supports business objectives while appropriately managing risk.
• Project Management & Collaboration: Experience contributing to complex commercial projects, working effectively with cross-functional stakeholders to deliver successful outcomes.
• Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills: Strong legal judgement and attention to detail, with the ability to interpret complex issues, assess implications and make balanced recommendations.

Additional Information

Excited? Good. Because it’s energising to put your skills to work, in a growing global business committed to encouraging people to express themselves – and feel a sense of belonging. Apply to be part of Primark’s future, today… and enjoy career growth, our way.

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 a 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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