Legal Counsel

Currys plc

Aug 9

Applications are closed

Job
Full-time
Junior Level
London

Requirements

- Solicitor or barrister. Ideally with a minimum of 2 years relevant post-qualification experience.
- Excellent commercial and/or corporate lawyer with appropriate range and depth of experience
- Able to support on multiple projects and transactions
- Strong communication skills

Responsibilities

Providing advice on legal matters for the UK and Ireland business providing a commercial, efficient, effective and professional service including the following areas: Leading day to day on the review, drafting and negotiation of the less complex contracts and projects. This includes: Playing a leading and proactive role within the Currys negotiating team Taking ‘ownership’ of the project for the legal team, advising on strategic and structural issues as well as handling legal risk and drafting Escalating key issues for resolution Managing the approvals process
Supporting the more senior lawyers in LGR in the negotiation of more complex contracts and projects
Working independently on all other levels of contracts and projects
Advising on other areas of law including competition, IP and data protection
Advising (in collaboration with the more senior lawyers) on contentious dispute/settlement discussions regulatory issues
Supporting process improvement within LGR
Anticipating legal change, developing good practice and advising accordingly (in conjunction with the more senior lawyers)
Engaging with cross-functional project teams
Working with external counsel and other advisors to facilitate the work of Currys
Building and maintaining strong business relationships with stakeholders throughout Currys including in commercial functions, procurement, Finance etc.
Supporting in the setting up of suppliers and the settlement of invoices

FAQs

What is the job title for this position?

The job title is Legal Counsel.

What is the employment type for this role?

The role is a permanent position.

Where is the location for this job?

The job is hybrid, with the primary location being London Waterloo.

What qualifications are needed for this position?

Candidates need to be a Solicitor or Barrister with ideally a minimum of 2 years relevant post-qualification experience.

What type of legal advice will the Legal Counsel provide?

The Legal Counsel will provide proactive and commercially focused legal advice regarding contracts, regulatory issues, competition, IP, and data protection.

Will I work independently in this role?

Yes, you will work independently on all other levels of contracts and projects.

What kind of project involvement will the Legal Counsel have?

The Legal Counsel will lead on the review, drafting, and negotiation of less complex contracts and projects and support more senior lawyers on complex matters.

Are there opportunities for training and career development in this role?

Yes, there are ongoing training opportunities and support for career development.

What benefits do employees receive?

Employees are rewarded with benefits including a Company Pension Scheme, discretionary/performance-based bonus, private health insurance, and colleague discounts.

How does Currys approach inclusion and diversity?

Currys is committed to inclusion and diversity and ensures that every voice has a space at the table, providing fair opportunities during the application process.

Currys plc

We are Currys. One team with one shared passion: helping everyone enjoy amazing technology.

Retail & Consumer Goods

Industry

5001-10,000

Employees

1884

Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

As one of the UK’s best-known retailers in tech, we go the extra mile for our customers – online, in-store and in their homes. But we don’t just sell amazing tech. We deliver it, install it, support it and fix it, too. Most important of all, we bring a human touch to tech to make the magic happen for every customer. We’re proud of the service we deliver across the many different teams that make up our business. And that’s all down to our people, 30,000+ capable and committed colleagues, learning together, growing together, making us amazing and celebrating the wins together. Ultimately, help is at the heart of our business. Helping everyone enjoy amazing technology. And helping our colleagues find new ways to make the most of their talents, to realise their ambitions as well as ours.