Screwfix
General Commercial Solicitor
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General Commercial Solicitor – Screwfix
About the Role
Join Screwfix as a General Commercial Solicitor and play an integral role within our high-performing Commercial Legal Team. You’ll deliver sharp, commercially focused legal advice that keeps the business moving fast but responsibly.
You’ll be a key partner to the business, leading on major commercial contracts, managing legal and regulatory risk, and working closely with senior leaders, procurement, operations, and cross-functional teams to drive confident, commercially smart decisions.
Your expertise will:
- Protect the brand
- Unlock new opportunities
- Power the growth of a business built on trust, simplicity, and exceptional customer focus
This role is for a solicitor who thrives on pace and impact—someone who brings legal excellence while balancing risk and reward to enable optimal commercial decision-making across the organisation.
What’s in it for you?
Perks & Benefits
- Discretionary annual bonus (up to 20%)
- 33 days’ holiday (including bank holidays, with 5 flexible days)
- Hybrid working (in line with company policy)
- Flexible start & end times (around core working hours)
- Buy More Holiday (boost your holiday allowance by up to one extra week)
- EV Car Scheme in Partnership with Tusker (eligible colleagues can lease brand-new or pre-loved electric vehicles)
- Up to 14% employer pension contributions
- Life cover (up to 4x your salary)
- Health cash plan and discounted gym memberships (up to 25% savings)
- 20% discount at Screwfix and B&Q
Wellbeing & Development
- Financial wellbeing (access to Wagestream, Kingfisher Share Scheme, and colleague support fund)
- Career progression & development programmes
- Coaching & mentoring
- Wellbeing resources (including PepTalk)
- Support networks available
- Exclusive offers & discounts via the Hapi app
- Cycle-to-work scheme (with savings on bikes)
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Responsibilities
Commercial Contracts
- Manage legal risk in commercial relationships with:
- Suppliers for goods and services (non-stock)
- Good for resale (stock suppliers)
- Including significant tenders, contracts, and disputes
- Draft and negotiate a wide range of complex commercial contracts, including:
- Intragroup agreements
- Logistics, warehousing, and fulfilment
- Supply of goods and services
- Technology and software
- Non-disclosure agreements (NDAs)
- Support contract lifecycle management (renewals, updates, dispute avoidance)
- Advise on contract structure and risks aligned with commercial strategy for business teams
- Develop and ensure compliance with templates, standard terms, and playbooks
Legal Advisory & Risk Management
- Provide expert legal support for:
- Strategic business-critical projects
- Ad hoc legal queries across commercial law issues
- Work closely with colleagues across the Kingfisher Group and external counsel in a cost-efficient, targeted manner
- Ensure risks are escalated and managed to enable optimal commercial decision-making
Governance, Compliance & Regulatory Support
- Ensure data protection compliance in contractual relationships
- Provide legal support and advice on data protection issues
- Advise on regulatory law (including competition and consumer)
- Support brand protection (intellectual property)
Additional Duties
- Identify innovative methods to achieve process efficiencies
- Support dispute management (pre-litigation) and assist the legal team as needed
- Provide training to Screwfix teams on:
- Contract risk
- Legal compliance
- Critical legal processes
Requirements
Qualifications & Experience
- UK-qualified solicitor with 4+ years’ post-qualification experience (PQE)
- Proven track record in private practice and/or in-house on commercial law matters impacting an FMCG business
- Expertise in contract law with:
- Superlative drafting and negotiation skills
- Experience across broad, complex commercial contracts
- Strong knowledge of data protection law and information governance
- Desirable: In-depth experience in competition and regulatory law
- Excellent written and oral communication, adaptable to different audiences
- Ability to balance legal risk with business priorities
- Strong influencing skills, with a focus on clarifying complex concepts in plain English for stakeholders
- Proven ability to negotiate (both contentious and non-contentious) with counterparties
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Key traits
- Results-driven
- Timely and accurate task completion
- Results-driven environment
Recruitment Process
We review applications on an individual basis. If we feel you’re a strong fit, we’ll invite you for an informal call or Teams video chat to discuss the role.
- Comprehensive recruitment process with regular Talent Acquisition updates
- Open and collaborative environment—we value transparency and learning about your motivations
- Tailored support available—contact careers@screwfix.com if you need additional adjustments for your application.
Sustainability & Culture at Screwfix
Sustainability Commitments
We’re committed to a greener future through:
- Eliminating carbon emissions
- Reducing and recycling waste
- Responsible sourcing
- Keeping products in use for longer
- Sustainable packaging
- Offering more eco-friendly products
Inclusivity & Belonging
- open, fair, and opportunity-driven
- Teamwork culture—every voice matters
- Training and development given to all
- Diverse backgrounds, identities, and perspectives welcomed
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