Commercial Lawyer

This role is available on a part-time or full-time basis, with the option to consider a Fixed Term Contract. All working days will require on-site presence at our Shirebrook HQ.

As a Commercial Lawyer at Frasers Group, you will review, negotiate, draft, and advise on a wide range of supplier and business partnership contracts for all areas of the Group's businesses, including commercial, supply chain, concessions, events, marketing, e-commerce, franchising, and licensing, IT & technology, outsourcing, and finance.

• Dealing with commercial disputes and litigation
• Providing guidance on marketing and promotional activity, including CAP code compliance for advertisements, promotions, competitions, and product packaging, and drafting associated T&Cs for promotions, prize draws, and competitions
• Supporting the e-commerce team on legal aspects of digital marketing and website operations
• Wholesale contracts and concession agreements with suppliers
• General IP work, including licensing of own brands and third-party licensing
• Advising and supporting the customer service team as required on customer complaints and handling disputes and small claims
• Assisting on larger M&A work as required, coordinating smaller transactions, including conducting due diligence investigations, drafting SPA/APAs, and ancillary documents, and post-completion support
• Liaising with enforcement agencies and regulatory bodies, such as the ICO, ASA, and Trading Standards, in relation to regulatory issues and customer complaints
• Instructing and managing external lawyers on any work that is in excess of in-house capacity or specialist in nature
• Assisting senior members of the legal team on various matters
• Supervising junior members of the team

Qualifications:

• Strong experience working within commercial contract negotiation
• Qualified and able to hit the ground running using expertise in this sector
• Able to work in a fast-paced and dynamic work environment where priorities are ever-changing
• Excellent communicator, able to build strong relationships with those at all levels of an organization
• Able to provide commercially focused, pragmatic legal advice
• Collaborative approach to work, always taking the team with you
• Ambitious and looking to develop their career with a global PLC

Additional Information:

Along with your benefits package, we also offer a wide range of perks for our colleagues:

Reward, Recognition, and Opportunities

Frasers Champion: Our employees are at the heart of our business, and we ensure individuals are recognized every single month for their hard work. Frasers Champion is a peer-nominated scheme where 8 winners will receive double their pay for a month where they have thought without limits, owned it, or been relevant.

Fearless 1000: By October 2025, we want our share price to hit 10. If that happens for 30 or more consecutive trading days, all colleagues across the business will receive a bonus. The top 1000 performers in the company will receive unprecedented bonuses, worth from £50,000 to £1 million. Senior leaders across the business nominate these performers twice a year for embodying our core values and delivering exceptional performance*.

*Subject to terms and conditions

Frasers Festival: an event like no other. Our Frasers Festival is our celebration for Head Office and Retail Staff across the UK and Europe - hosting a MEGA brand village, guest speakers from the world's biggest brands, evening entertainment, the ultimate Frasers Fearless Fitness Challenge, and much more.

CEO Sessions: Once a quarter, we offer 20 employees the opportunity to attend our 'CEO Sessions' ran by our CEO and leadership team. Employees have the chance to connect, network, and submit questions around specific topics such as our Sports or Luxury business.

Retail Reconnect: In order to build the planet's most admired and compelling brand ecosystem, all employees must understand our business, product, and customers. Each financial year, Head Office employees will gain insights by spending two days in one of our stores or the Warehouse. The goal is to learn how the work you do impacts our teams on the frontline, and to bring ideas back to the office which will improve how we work.

Employee Welfare

Frasers Fit: Our Everlast Gyms Team are on a mission to make our workforce the best, and fittest on the planet. We run free gym classes for employees as well as discounted memberships to our clubs. Frasers Fit is our wellbeing programme which aims to support and improve colleagues' Physical, Financial & Mental wellbeing. The app is accessible for every employee and includes training, nutrition, and lifestyle advice - all completely free.

Retail Trust: We know that it's not just about physical health, mental wellness is equally important, which is why all of our employees get free access and support from the Retail Trust charity. This includes a 24-hour wellbeing helpline, wellness hub, counselling, and financial/legal support.

What's next?

Our Recruitment Team will be reviewing applications, and all candidates will receive a response, whether you are successful or unsuccessful. Shortlisted applicants may be asked to confirm a few key details before being booked in for a first-stage interview with the Recruiter - this will be behaviourally focussed and centred around how you align with our Culture and Values. If successful, we anticipate two further interview stages with the Hiring Manager/wider team, which will be more technically focussed and could include a presentation/task so we can see your skills in action.