Regulatory Legal Counsel

5 days ago

Greater London, United Kingdom Marks and Spencer Full time

Summary Join the M&S Legal Team Driving Compliance, Governance & Innovation. Be the Counsel Behind One of Britain’s Most Trusted Retailers We are looking for a talented Regulatory Legal Counsel to join our legal team at M&S. You will be an enthusiastic and experienced lawyer with a passion for retail who enjoys being continually challenged, and demonstrates sound judgment even in ambiguous situations. In this pivotal role you will act as a trusted advisor to colleagues across the business, providing legal support on a broad remit of regulatory matters, including Competition Law, Consumer Rights, Product Compliance, ESG, Food Safety, Health & Safety and Anti‑bribery & Corruption. You’ll also play a key role in managing regulatory inquiries, supporting product teams, and contributing to wider legal projects that underpin business growth and transformation. Due to high interest, this role may close earlier than advertised. We recommend applying as soon as possible. What You’ll Do Provide expert legal counsel on regulatory matters, ensuring compliance across Competition Law, Consumer Rights, Product Compliance, ESG, Food Safety, and Health & Safety. Advise senior executives and business teams on regulatory interpretation, compliance risks, and public policy issues. Support product development and operational teams with pragmatic legal solutions that enable innovation and growth. Manage and resolve regulatory issues, respond to inquiries, and oversee compliance in current and future operations. Contribute to wider legal projects, collaborating across departments to support business continuity and transformation initiatives. Who You Are UK‑qualified solicitor with at least 3 years’ post‑qualification experience focused on regulatory matters. Prior experience working in‑house counsel (potentially gained by secondment), with a proactive and pragmatic approach to problem‑solving. Customer‑focused, with a passion for innovation, simplification, and enabling commercial outcomes. Highly organised, resilient, and able to prioritise effectively in a fast‑moving, dynamic environment. Desirable: Experience in Competition Law, Consumer Rights, Health & Safety, Food Safety, or supporting an FMCG business. What’s in it for you? 20% colleague discount on all M&S products and many third‑party brands for you and someone in your household, available once you’ve completed your probation. Competitive holiday allowance with the option to buy more. Discretionary bonus schemes linked to your performance and ours. Strong pension and life assurance to help plan for the future. Tailored induction and training to support your development from day one. Exclusive perks and savings through our M&S Choices portal. Market‑leading family policies, including parental, adoption and neonatal leave. 24/7 wellbeing support, including virtual GP access and mental health services. One paid volunteer day a year to support a cause that matters to you. Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level Employment Type Full‑time Job Function Legal #J-18808-Ljbffr

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