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Working Pattern: Full Time
Contract Type: Temporary
About Matalan
From humble beginnings to disruptive innovations in the retail industry, find out about how Matalan is ever-evolving here.
We know as a team, we are stronger together – we champion equality for all and make lasting connections that go beyond work. We thrive off our inclusive culture, encouraging our colleagues to bring their true selves to work and contributing to collective creativity, open-mindedness and growth.
We want to give every candidate the opportunity to perform at their best throughout the application and interview process and then ultimately in their role. If you require any adjustments during our recruitment process, please don’t hesitate to let us know.
In the event that a high volume of suitable applications are received, the post may close prior to the specified closing date. Please apply as soon as possible if interested.
About The Role
We're looking for a Commercial Lawyer to join our Legal team on a 12-month fixed-term contract to cover maternity leave.
This is a fantastic opportunity to work across a diverse range of commercial matters, partnering with stakeholders across the business to provide practical, commercially focused legal advice. You'll play a key role in drafting and negotiating contracts, managing legal risk, and supporting the business to achieve its objectives, while working closely with the Head of Legal Services.
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What You'll Be Doing
- Drafting, reviewing and negotiating a broad range of customer and supplier contracts.
- Providing pragmatic, commercially focused legal advice to colleagues across the business throughout contract negotiations and delivery.
- Advising on the interpretation and application of commercial agreements.
- Updating and maintaining precedent contracts, templates and terms and conditions to ensure they remain fit for purpose.
- Keeping abreast of changes in relevant legislation and ensuring the business is informed of any implications.
- Providing day-to-day legal advice across a variety of operational and commercial matters.
- Working closely with the Head of Legal Services, escalating matters where appropriate and keeping them informed of key developments.
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This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified Solicitor who is looking to broaden their commercial experience within a fast-paced retail environment. You'll gain exposure to a wide variety of legal work, build strong relationships across the business, and make a real impact while developing your career with one of the UK's leading family retailers.
About You
- You will have a minimum 2 years’ post-qualification experience in commercial law – ideally gained within a retail environment
- Able to handle own workload with minimal supervision
- Confident and self-motivated
- Strong communication skills and ability to work well in a team
Benefits
In addition to competitive salaries, we also offer the below core benefits:
- 20% staff discount, which increases with length of service
- Thrive Recognition Scheme
- Wellbeing support provided by the Retail Trust
- Life Assurance
- Retail Rewards platform offering discounts for other retailers
- Pension Scheme
- Access to a wide range of career development
- Additional benefits may apply depending on your role and area of the business
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