Legal Counsel works within the Primark Global Legal Team. You will be trusted to provide commercially focussed and pragmatic legal support on a broad spectrum of issues to the wider Primark business. You will have exposure to daily interaction with internal business units and external counterparties. In this role you will actively contribute to the ongoing success of the business.

What the role involves:

Strong communication and stakeholder management

Delivering high quality and commercially pragmatic legal advice to Primark.

Proactively collaborating with colleagues to better protect the business, maximise value and manage risk.

Leading on the drafting, review and negotiation of commercial agreements including bespoke contracts, licensing and technology agreements and supply chain related agreements.

Advising on the broad range of issues you would expect from a large multinational retailer.

Applying a breadth of professional knowledge in a manner which allows achievement of the greatest competitive advantage.

Managing external legal counsel, ensuring maximum efficiencies of work performed whilst proactively managing the costs incurred.

What we're looking for:

Qualified Solicitor with at least 3-5 years PQE.

Must have experience of private practice in Ireland or any part of the UK.

Broad general commercial experience including advising on IT and GDPR related matters.

Must be capable of applying a rigorous legal interpretation without compromising the business.

The successful candidate will be a self-starter, capable of using their initiative and relish working in a fast paced dynamic environment.

Must be a team player with well-developed interpersonal and communication skills.

Highly organised, detail-oriented, possessing the ability to effectively prioritise projects and deliverables whilst meeting deadlines set by management.

Excellent attention to detail and an ability to analyse and interrogate complex or large amounts of information while demonstrating an ability to focus on and convey important matters.

Proven ability in managing sensitive matters whilst ensuring all Primark information remains confidential to the business.

Operates with a high level of integrity, diplomacy, tact and professionalism.

Effective and persuasive presentation skills, including the ability to present complex information in an understandable manner to all areas of the business.

Ability to lead, influence and coach others.

Sound judgement, unquestionable ethics and with high degree of transparency and trust.