[ref. f11304016] Manchester - Legal Director
Michael Page Manchester
About Our Client
Our client is a large and growing UK independent retailer in over 220 locations nationally.They have just celebrated their 30th birthday and had a record breaking year in revenue for 2024 so they are looking to continue on their growth path with a talented, entrepreneurial legal director to join the team.
Job Description
The Legal Director will:
- Oversee the review, drafting, and negotiation of commercial contracts
- Manage litigation and dispute resolution processes
- Ensure compliance with GDPR and data protection regulations
- Advise on intellectual property matters and brand protection
- Collaborate with senior leadership on legal strategy and risk management
The Successful Applicant
The Legal Director should be:
- A solicitor with 5+ years' PQE in commercial law and dispute resolution
- Experienced in managing in-house legal functions
- Proficient in GDPR and data protection compliance
- Skilled in negotiating and drafting commercial contracts
- Able to communicate complex legal issues effectively to non-legal stakeholder
Should ideally have experience from retail or similar industry.
This is an on-site role so you should be local to Manchester.
What's on Offer- Salary between £80-90k
- Staff discounts on products
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Pension scheme
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