Legal Commercial - Immediate Start

Job description

We're looking for an interim commercial lawyer to join a well-known FTSE-listed retail business on an initial contract basis, busy, collaborative in-house legal team.

Interim Commercial Lawyer

Type: Interim 6-month contract | Days: 5 days per week (hybrid); 3 days/week in the office

You'll work alongside the Group Legal Director for Corporate, providing solid, hands-on support across a broad commercial workload. This is a busy BAU role — perfect for someone who enjoys getting through volume and doing it well.

What you'll be doing:

• Reviewing, drafting and negotiating a range of commercial contracts
• Supporting the wider legal team on day-to-day corporate and commercial matters
• Working efficiently with minimal hand-holding in a fast-moving retail environment

What we're looking for:

• 3–6 years' PQE, ideally from a commercial background, retail/FMCG commercial experience a plus
• Comfortable with contract-heavy, BAU workloads
• Pragmatic, organised, and able to hit the ground running

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

London Area

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

11-07-2026

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