Commercial Lawyer

Job description

Commercial Lawyer, Retail

6 Month Contract

UK or Aus/NZ Qualified Lawyer

To start July/August

Day Rate or FTC

This business is a trusted retail brand and one of the largest employers in the UK. With strong values and a genuine commitment to customers as well as employees, the company has a strong community ethos and clear sense of purpose.

The Opportunity

The business now has a need for a Commercial Lawyer to join a busy team for 6 months. The role will take responsibility for a wide range of matters relating to retail activities, everything from sourcing and purchasing third party products to manufacturing and selling products. You will advise on and work on tenders, procurement and contracts management systems.

With a diverse portfolio of products, the position will be busy and will give you the opportunity to work directly with the product teams, marketing teams, the IP team across Europe.

You will have the opportunity to establish strong relationships and truly partner with the business, supporting this business in its growth of market share in highly competitive environment.

About You

The role will best suit a commercial lawyer with a solid understanding of retail, FMCG or consumer matters. Experience with the retail process, from inception to sales to ending products is also key.

The ability to work with a large and complex business and the ability to hit the ground running in relation to retail contracts and negotiations is essential.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

London Area

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

06-07-2026

Profession type

Retail

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English