Senior Legal Counsel - 18m FTC

Booker Group; Irthlingborough; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A major retailer in the UK is seeking a qualified Lawyer to join their team for an 18-month contract. You will provide strategic legal advice, oversee compliance, and lead on critical legal matters while managing junior lawyers. The ideal candidate has over 10 years PQE and strong leadership skills. This role offers an extensive benefits package and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

10% off at Booker

Tesco colleague discount card

Up to 30% off insurance

Free eye test

50% off health checks

Retirement savings plan

Life Assurance

Health and Wellbeing support

Qualifications

• 10+ years PQE or equivalent legal experience required.
• Proven track record of delivering results.
• Experience managing teams and fostering improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead on compliance with various regulations.
• Negotiate and draft strategic contracts.
• Manage disputes and regulatory investigations.

Skills

Commercial Insight

Influencing & Relationship Building

Leadership & Development

Strategic Thinking

Technical Expertise

Collaboration

Education

Qualified Lawyer with 10+ years PQE

Job description

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About the role

In this 18 month fixed term contract, you will be reporting directly to the Head of Legal and will play a pivotal role at the heart of the business. You'll provide expert, pragmatic legal advice to ensure Booker remains safe, healthy, and compliant. Acting as a strategic partner to the Functional Leadership Team, you'll influence and challenge decisions with integrity, demonstrating strong leadership and communication skills. This role spans all areas of the business and involves close collaboration with the wider Tesco legal team.

Main Responsibilities

• Lead on compliance areas such as GSCOP, Competition Law, Advertising Standards, and Money Laundering risks.
• Oversee compliance frameworks, mandatory training, and horizon scanning for regulatory changes.
• Negotiate and draft high-value, strategic contracts.
• Provide commercial and legal advice to support business objectives.
• Manage disputes, litigation risks, and regulatory investigations.
• Collaborate across the business and with the wider Tesco legal team on major projects.
• Line manage and develop junior lawyers and support staff.
• Deliver training and maintain expertise on governance and regulatory matters.

You will need

We are looking for a qualified Lawyer with 10+ years PQE or equivalent, with a strong track record of delivering results and leading teams. You combine deep legal expertise with commercial acumen, bringing a pragmatic approach to managing risk while driving progress.

• Commercial Insight – Ability to balance risk and reward, with a willingness to learn the wholesale, distribution, and foodservice industry.
• Influencing & Relationship Building – Skilled at shaping agendas, building trust, and challenging norms with confidence.
• Leadership & Development – Proven experience in managing teams, developing capability, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Strategic Thinking – Anticipate emerging risks, adapt to market dynamics, and embrace innovation and technology.
• Technical Expertise – Diverse legal background with strong governance and compliance knowledge (e.g., GSCOP, Competition Law, GDPR).
• Collaboration – Comfortable working cross-functionally and engaging with internal and external stakeholders at all levels.

Business-to-business experience is preferred, and you'll be motivated by opportunities to learn, add value, and support the wider business in achieving its strategic objectives.

What's in it for you

At Booker, along with being a great place to work and giving you an opportunity to get on in your career, we also offer the following fantastic package of benefits:

• A Booker colleague card with 10% off purchases at Booker and double discount events up to three times a year.
• After 3 months service, a Tesco colleague discount card with 10% increasing to 15% off most purchases at Tesco for a 4 day period after every four‑weekly pay day, ie. thirteen times a year. In addition to 10% off at Tesco Cafe and 20% off all F&F purchases.
• 10% off pay monthly & SIM only deals with Tesco Mobile for yourself, along with further great deals through-out the year.
• Up to 30% off car, pet and home insurance at Tesco bank. Terms and conditions apply.
• Free eye test when you spend £50 or more. You can also save 30% when you spend £50 or more on glasses, prescription sunglasses and contact lenses.
• 50% off health checks at Tesco Pharmacy.
• Exclusive access to discounted RAC breakdown cover rates.
• An exclusive deals and discounts website saving you money on everyday purchases including a cycle to work scheme.
• After 3 months service, you can join our annual Save As You Earn share scheme which allows you to buy Tesco shares in the future at a discount.
• Retirement savings plan (pension) – save up to 5% and Booker will match your contribution.
• Life Assurance – You are covered for death in service life cover of up to three times annual pay.
• Health and Wellbeing support and resources including our 24/7, confidential Employee Assistance Programme and Virtual GP for you and your family.
• A great holiday package.