Legal Director

Manchester Permanent £75,000 - £85,000 per year View Job Description
The Legal Director will play a key role at a renowned UK retail business based in Manchester. This position involves overseeing a wide variety of legal matters, including commercial contracts, litigation, and GDPR compliance.
  • Work with a leading UK retail brand on exciting legal matters.
  • Competitive salary and career development opportunities.

About Our Client

Estbalished in 1994, our client are a leading name in the UK retail industry, renowned for its customer-focused approach and innovative strategies. They are expanding and looking for an enthusiastic lawyer to support their in-house function on a range of legal responsibilities.

Job Description

The Legal Director will be:

  • Reviewing, drafting and negotiating range of commercial contracts including supplier agreements, licensing agreements, distribution agreements and consumer facing terms and conditions.
  • Supporting on litigation, IP, employment law, regulatory and corporate governance work.
  • Ensuring compliance with GDPR.
  • Managing external counsel and ensuring efficient case management.

The Successful Applicant

The Legal Director should be:

  • A solicitor with 5+ years PQE, ideally with experience in retail or commercial sectors.
  • Highly skilled in managing commercial contracts and handling litigation matters.
  • Knowledgeable about GDPR and data protection laws.
  • Strong communicator, with the ability to influence and advise senior leadership.

What's on Offer

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a large UK brand, offering a competitive salary of c£80,000 along with career development opportunities. Enjoy a flexible working options and the chance to shape the legal function within a dynamic company.

If you're an experienced Legal Director, apply now or contact Lucy Martin for more information.

Contact
Lucy Martin
Quote job ref
JN-032025-6691258
Phone number
+447812680116

Job summary

Job function
Legal
Subsector
Commercial
Sector
Retail
Location
Manchester
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Lucy Martin
Consultant phone
+447812680116
Job reference
JN-032025-6691258