In-House Legal Counsel

4 weeks ago


London, United Kingdom LAW Absolute Full time
Job Description

An In-house global retail company is seeking a Legal Counsel- EMEA on a permanent basis.


Our client is seeking a Legal Counsel who will play a pivotal role in guiding the legal framework within a dynamic multinational environment. The successful Legal Counsel will have the following duties and responsibilities:


  • Draft, structure, and negotiate international distribution, services, logistics and other agreements.
  • Advise business partners on e-commerce, employment, sales, marketing, IT and other regulatory matters.
  • Support ethical business practices and uphold corporate governance standards.
  • Manage external European counsel on employment, competition, real estate, and other legal commercial matters.


Our client operates numerous international retail stores and across global corporate offices.


Person specification:


  • Minimum of 5 years PQE,
  • In-house retail experience within a multinational corporation,
  • Extensive commercial experience in reviewing, drafting, and negotiating contracts.
  • Experience advising on employment and real estate matters.
  • Well versed in board meetings, shareholder resolutions and corporate governance,
  • Experience in managing cross-border legal issues in the EMEA region.


The position requires office attendance in the organisations London office.


Salary on offer for the role is £100,000 per annum.


To register an interest in the role, please send an updated CV to



Please note our advertisements use PQE/salary levels purely as a guide. However we are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role.


At LAW Absolute we endeavour to respond to all applications within 48 hours. However due to the volume of applications we receive we may not be able to respond to every candidate individually.


If you have not heard from us within a 48 hour timeframe your application has not been successful and your details have not been retained. LAW Absolute acts as an employment business for temporary recruitment and as an employment agency for fixed term contract and permanent recruitment.


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