Description:
What You’ll Do As a Legal Counsel
We want you to feel challenged and inspired. Here, you’ll develop your skills across a range of responsibilities:
- Work cross‑functionally on a broad range of legal matters expected in a large multinational retailer, including drafting and negotiating major commercial, digital and licensing contracts; supporting marketing campaigns and brand initiatives; advising on claims, disputes and pre‑action matters; and assessing the impact of new legislation and digital innovation on retail, marketing and licensing activities.
- Deliver high‑quality, timely legal advice that achieves the best possible outcomes both legally and commercially.
- Build strong, collaborative relationships across Primark and establish yourself as the legal “go‑to” for customer‑ and brand‑related projects.
- Influence and support strategic and operational decision‑making by stakeholders at all levels of the business.
- Act as an ambassador for Primark’s legal team and contribute actively to the success of the wider business.
- Collaborate effectively with external law firms, coordinating advice for non‑legal audiences and managing associated timelines and budgets.
What You’ll Bring
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:
- Qualified solicitor with 3–6 years PQE (law firm or in‑house), strong academics, and legal experience relevant to Primark’s business, including commercial contract drafting, negotiation, and advising on marketing‑related commercial projects, claims, and disputes.
- Able to apply rigorous legal interpretation while supporting commercial objectives, demonstrating sound judgment, integrity, and a reputation as a commercially savvy problem‑solver.
- Highly organised, detail‑oriented, and capable of prioritising effectively in a fast‑paced environment with minimal supervision; adaptable, resilient, self‑motivated, and comfortable working in an agile role.
- Strong communicator and team player with excellent stakeholder‑management skills and a track record of building effective working relationships at all organisational levels.
- Skilled at analysing complex information and presenting it clearly to different audiences, adjusting communication style as needed; able to balance legal rigour with practical, common‑sense risk management.
- Passionate about new technologies, innovation, and Primark’s mission, demonstrating enthusiasm for working in a dynamic environment and contributing to delivering high‑quality fashion at affordable prices.