Legal Counsel - UK And Ireland

Pandora; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading jewellery brand is seeking an experienced Legal Counsel for its UK and Ireland operations. The role involves drafting and negotiating contracts, advising on compliance, and managing legal risks in a hybrid work environment. Ideal candidates will have strong commercial law expertise and excellent communication skills. Competitive salary and benefits package offered.

Benefits

Career Development & Growth

Competitive Salary & Regular Reviews

Generous Bonus Scheme

Hybrid Working Flexibility

Early Finish Fridays

Private Healthcare

Employee Discounts & Perks

Annual Leave & Flexibility

Wellness Hub & Support

Recognition & Celebrations

Choice of Lunch

Qualifications

• Dynamic legal professional with solid practical experience in commercial law.
• Proven negotiation, drafting, and analytical skills, particularly in marketing, e-commerce, and data privacy.
• Strong business acumen and ability to manage multi-faceted projects efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice across UK and Ireland operations.
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts.
• Advise on legal compliance and identify risks.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Risk assessment

Education

Experience in commercial law

Tools

Legal software

Job description

Legal Counsel - UK and Ireland

Permanent | Hybrid Working (Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays in-office days)
Office: Marylebone, London

We are currently seeking an experienced and proactive Legal Counsel to join our UK and Ireland team.

In the UK, we are very proud to have been recognised in the Sunday Times ‘Best Places to Work 2023’, one of only 11 in the ‘very large’ employers category.

The role

Reporting to the Head of Legal, UK & Ireland, you will become part of a global legal team with colleagues around the world. You will provide legal advice across all areas of our UK and Ireland operations and collaborate closely with management across our business divisions, including Retail Operations, Marketing, Merchandising, E-commerce, HR, Property, and Finance.

What to expect from the role

As Legal Counsel, you will support all local business departments and participate in wider business projects, including:

• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a wide range of commercial, marketing, events, and supplier contracts, including procurement support
• Advising on reseller and distribution, e-commerce, consumer, advertising, and data privacy matters
• Supporting regulatory, licensing, and competition law matters
• Identifying, managing, and mitigating legal risks while ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures
• Managing disputes, alleged violations of rules, external legal counsels, and legal budgets
• Providing regular legal and compliance reports to local management and the global legal team
• Delivering training and guidance to internal teams on legal and compliance topics

The successful candidate

We are looking for a dynamic legal professional with solid practical experience in commercial law, ideally with a combination of law firm and in‑house expertise. The successful candidate will have proven negotiation, drafting, and analytical skills, particularly in areas such as marketing, e-commerce, and data privacy. You will demonstrate strong business acumen and the ability to manage multi‑faceted projects efficiently and independently in a fast‑paced environment.

An ideal candidate will have:

• Ability to learn quickly, take initiative, and prioritise effectively under pressure
• Excellent consultative and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate cross‑functionally across all levels of the organisation, including senior leadership
• Sound risk assessment capabilities, with the ability to make informed, objective decisions and exercise sound legal and business judgment
• A detail‑oriented, organised, reliable, and resourceful approach, with a focus on servicing the business
• Very good written and verbal communication skills in English

Why work with us?

Our people are an integral part of our success. Our commitment to unforgettable career progression is just the start. We offer a competitive rewards package that is second to none.

Our generous benefits package includes:

• Career Development & Growth:Be at the forefront of an inspiring journey with tailored development plans, mentorship, and regular reviews to ensure you’re on track to achieving your goals.
• Competitive Salary & Regular Reviews:We make sure your efforts are rewarded fairly, with regular opportunities to review your progress and success.
• Generous Bonus Scheme:Your hard work doesn’t go unnoticed, with opportunities to earn performance‑related bonuses.
• Hybrid Working Flexibility: Strike the perfect balance between collaboration and focus, with three office days and two work‑from‑home days Tuesday to Thursday.
• Early Finish Fridays:Start your weekends early by finishing work at 3 PM every Friday.
• Private Healthcare:Your wellbeing is our priority, with access to private healthcare that keeps you covered.
• Employee Discounts & Perks:Enjoy a generous employee discount on Pandora products and exclusive access to discounted brands, cinema tickets, gym memberships, holidays, and more.
• Annual Leave & Flexibility:25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with the option to buy or sell leave, and your birthday off to celebrate YOU!
• Wellness Hub & Support:Access to wellness resources and a dedicated Employee Assistance Programme offering free, confidential support 24/7 on all things health and wellbeing, financial advice, legal aid and lots more.
• Recognition & Celebrations:Your achievements are our success. With a recognition programme and regular celebrations, we ensure every success is shared and appreciated.
• Choice of Lunch: Enjoy a lunch of your choice, delivered right to you whenever you're in the office!

At Pandora, we believe in creating not just a job, but a journey of fulfilment, growth, and success. If you’re ready to take the next step in crafting your incredible career, please click apply to submit your application and let’s build something extraordinary together.

Please understand that due to the large number of applications, we regret that only online applications can be considered.

Pandora’s recruitment procedures are designed to be transparent and clear for all candidates. This helps us ensure that applicants are provided with a fair and equal opportunity to demonstrate their competencies and skills by removing blocking factors, possible biases, and risks of discrimination. We encourage everyone applying to our vacancies to refrain from adding identity‑related elements such as a photo, marital status and age.

*If you require reasonable adjustments in place during your interview(s), please make us aware as soon as possible*

About Pandora

Pandora is the world's largest jewellery brand, specialising in the design, crafting and marketing of accessible luxury jewellery made from high‑quality materials. Each piece is created to inspire self‑expression, allowing people to share their stories and passions through meaningful jewellery. Pandora jewellery is sold in more than 100 countries through 6,800 points of sale, including more than 2,700 concept stores.

Headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark, Pandora employs 37,000 people worldwide and crafts its jewellery using only recycled silver and gold. Pandora is committed to leadership in sustainability and has set out to halve greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2030. Pandora is listed on the Nasdaq Copenhagen stock exchange and generated revenue of DKK 31.7 billion (EUR 4.2 billion) in 2024.