Head of Legal

2 weeks ago

Reading Berkshire, United Kingdom Primark Full time

Head of Legal – Technology
Our Legal teams are right at the heart of what we do. Surrounded by some of the best legal professionals in the industry, you’ll bring your own ideas to the business – helping to shape the experience of our customers as part of a forward-thinking team.
As the Head of Legal, you will be a key member of the legal leadership team, responsible for providing strategic leadership and direction to the legal department. Reporting directly to the Legal Director, you will play a critical role in shaping and implementing the legal strategy for the Technology pillar. You will also lead a team of solicitors and effectively manage legal and regulatory risks across the Primark business.
As part of the Primark Global Legal Team, you will work closely with senior leaders both within our business and in our parent company ABF plc. 27 days of leave, plus bank holidays and if you want, you can buy 5 more.
# Flexible Working, opportunity for an early Friday finish, and a subsidised cafeteria.
# Competitive Bonus, Pension, and Healthcare package

Lead and develop a high performing team that provides support across the entire Primark business.
# Create and build an agile strategy that champions functional excellence whilst improving the operational effectiveness of the team.
# Provide rigorous and robust legal advice, guidance and counsel to senior leaders in Primark and ABF regarding Technology matters.
# Collaborate and influence strategic and operational decision making of senior stakeholders within the Primark and ABF business.
# Stay abreast of changes in relevant laws and regulations and ensure the company’s compliance, proactively identifying legal risks and opportunities.
# Oversee the drafting, review, and negotiation of a variety of agreements, contracts, and legal documents, ensuring they protect the business, maximise value and mage legal risk.

Here at Primark, we want everyone to feel valued – so please bring your authentic self to work, of course with some other key experience and abilities for this role in particular:
# Must have experience of private practice in Ireland or any part of the UK.
# Broad general commercial experience preferably with a volume retailer with international presence.
# Must be capable of applying a rigorous legal interpretation without compromising the business.
# Excellent leader and trusted advisor with extensive experience of developing senior business relationships and shaping and underpinning business strategies.

You will be a true partner to the business on Technology matters and have a strong ability to influence these senior stakeholders in a fluid environment.
You’ll be joining a team of diverse, passionate, and talented individuals where you’ll truly belong, collaborating on projects that will shape the future of our industry. Apply to be part of our future and we’ll help you develop yours.
If you need any reasonable adjustments or have an accessibility request, during your recruitment journey, such as extended time or breaks between online assessments, a sign language interpreter, mobility access, or assistive technology please contact your talent acquisition specialist.
All offers of employment are subject to background checks, including right to work, reference education and for some roles criminal, and financial checks.

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