Senior Legal Counsel
2 months ago
Because we strive to put people first.
Culture, our way.
What’s a career at Primark all about? The positive impact you’re making, the experiences you’re having and the people you’re with. You’re our inspiration. Embrace what sets you apart, own your career and develop in ways you never expected. Leave your mark. And do it your way.
People are at the heart of what we do here, so it’s essential we provide you with the right environment to perform at your very best.
Let’s talk lifestyle: Healthcare, pension, and potential bonus. days of leave, plus bank holidays and if you want, you can buy 5 more. Because Primark is all about tailoring to you, we offer Tax Saver Tickets, fitness centre, and a subsidised cafeteria.
In your role, you’ll collaborate with different people across a range of skillsets. Here’s a flavour of your day-to-day:
- Delivering high quality and timely legal advice to get the best outcome both legally and commercially on all technology-related matters, including business critical digital transformation initiatives.
- Negotiating, drafting and reviewing a broad range of ICT and outsourcing contracts, in partnership with relevant stakeholders and with the support of external counsel where necessary.
- Building strong relationships and collaborating across a range of business functions, including retail, technology, marketing, finance, people & culture and supply chain.
- Influencing strategic and operational decision making by stakeholders at all levels of the Primark business.
- Participating in the development of a high performing legal team with specific responsibility for managing direct reports.
- Staying abreast of emerging technologies (AI, blockchain etc.) and their legal implications for Primark’s business and ambitious expansion plans.
- Effectively collaborating with outside law firms when needed and coordinating advice for a non-legal audience. Managing timelines and budgets for this as required to ensure maximum value for the Primark business.
- Qualified lawyer with at least 7- years PQE from a leading law firm or in-house legal department
- Strong technology and commercial contact drafting and negotiation skills.
- Experience coordinating and managing large projects and contributing to their success.
- History of developing effective working relationships and influencing across all levels of a busy organisation
- Familiarity preparing a legal strategy and navigating complex issues.
- International experience or experience working in the fashion or retail sectors is a plus.
- Enthusiastic and commercially savvy legal adviser with a reputation as a problem solver
- Team player with strong communication and stakeholder management skills
- Strategic thinker who can facilitate business decisions that are grounded in a practical application of law and business goals.
- Prioritises and manages a busy workload whilst maintaining consistently high standards and meeting deadlines.
- Capable of applying a rigorous legal interpretation and challenging when necessary, while helping drive business objectives.
Does this sound like you? Great, because we can’t wait to see what you’ll bring. You’ll be supported within a team of equally capable people, celebrating who you are and aiding you reach your potential. At Primark, we’re excited about our future - and we’re excited to develop yours.
At Primark, people matter. They’re the beating heart of our business and the reason we’ve grown from our first store in Dublin in 9 to a £9bn+ turnover business and over , colleagues and over stores in countries today. Our values run through everything we do. In essence, we're Caring and always strive to put people first. We're also Dynamic, bravely pushing the boundaries to stay ahead. And finally, we succeed Together.
If you need any reasonable adjustments or have an accessibility request, during your recruitment journey, such as extended time or breaks between online assessments, a sign language interpreter, mobility access, or assistive technology please contact your talent acquisition specialist.
All offers of employment are subject to background checks, including right to work, reference education and for some roles criminal, and financial checks. If you have any concerns, please reach out to our talent acquisition team to discuss.
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Function
Legal
Job Type
Employee - Permanent
Country
Republic of Ireland
Job Profile
Legal Services Manager
Time Type
Full-Time
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