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Legal Director

Manchester Permanent £80,000 - £90,000 per year View Job Description
Legal Director role in Manchester overseeing commercial contracts, GDPR, and litigation for a leading retail brand.
  • Lead legal strategy for a fast-growing retail brand
  • Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package

About Our Client

Our client is a large UK independent retailer in over 220 locations nationally.

Job Description

The Legal Director will:



  • Oversee the review, drafting, and negotiation of commercial contracts


  • Manage litigation and dispute resolution processes


  • Ensure compliance with GDPR and data protection regulations


  • Advise on intellectual property matters and brand protection


  • Collaborate with senior leadership on legal strategy and risk management

The Successful Applicant

The Legal Director should be:



  • A solicitor with 5+ years' PQE in commercial law and dispute resolution


  • Experienced in managing in-house legal functions


  • Proficient in GDPR and data protection compliance


  • Skilled in negotiating and drafting commercial contracts


  • Able to communicate complex legal issues effectively to non-legal stakeholders

What's on Offer

  • Salary between £80-90k
  • Staff discounts on products
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Pension scheme
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