In-House Legal Counsel (4-6 PQE)

About the role

This position is for a commercially‑minded Legal Counsel to join a leading international retail and hospitality group. Reporting to the Group General Counsel, the role provides pragmatic and strategic advice across operations in the US, UK and Ireland.

Key responsibilities

• Advise on M&A transactions and intragroup reorganisations.
• Draft, review and negotiate commercial, energy, utilities and property contracts.
• Support litigation, dispute resolution and reputational risk management.
• Provide guidance on IP/IT, competition, data protection, financings and refinancings.
• Assist with employment law matters across the Group.

Required profile

• Qualified solicitor with 4‑6 years post‑qualification experience (PQE).
• Experience in both private practice and in‑house environments is preferred.
• Commercially minded self‑starter with strong commercial and legal judgement.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast‑paced, high‑growth setting.
• Clear communicator capable of simplifying complex legal issues for senior stakeholders.

Required skills

• Negotiation of high‑value commercial agreements.
• Strong analytical and organisational abilities.