Commercial Legal Counsel Job at Fred Perry Ltd (London)

Commercial Legal Counsel

Fred Perry Ltd

Location:
United Kingdom , London

Category:
Legal

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

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Job Description:

This is an exciting opportunity for a commercial law specialist to join our tightknit in house legal team. You’ll work closely with teams across the company to provide practical, business-focused legal advice and help shape how we do things. From negotiating contracts to supporting compliance and developing clear, helpful policies, you’ll play a key part in keeping our business running smoothly and responsibly.

Job Responsibility:

Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements, including supplier contracts, service agreements, licensing agreements, and e-commerce-related terms
Support the implementation and maintenance of compliance programmes, particularly in relation to: Data privacy
Supply chain due diligence (e.g., modern slavery, ESG-related compliance)
Advertising and consumer protection laws
Anti-bribery and corruption regulations
Provide legal advice to internal teams (e.g. Brand, People, Business Development, IT, Business Insights, Finance, Retail, Social Commerce, Customer Service) in a commercially aware, solution-oriented manner
Assist in the rollout and communication of legal policies, training, and compliance documentation across the business
Help manage contract lifecycle processes, maintain legal templates, and ensure contract hygiene across systems and stakeholders
Monitor legal and regulatory developments relevant to the fashion and retail sector, and support the business in adapting accordingly
Coordinate with external counsel where needed on compliance or commercial issues
Provide legal advice to smaller companies in the group on an ad hoc basis

Requirements:

Law degree and admission to practice in the UK
3-5 years of post-qualification experience, ideally in a law firm or in-house legal team
Solid grounding in commercial contract law and compliance frameworks
Strong attention to detail and excellent drafting skills
Confidence in communicating legal concepts clearly to non-legal stakeholders, from store staff to directors
Highly organized and able to manage multiple priorities under pressure
A commercial mindset and a collaborative approach

What we offer:

Annual performance-related bonus
Competitive salary
Generous staff discount and regular sample sales
Generous pension scheme with 8.5% company contribution
Option to buy an extra 5 days holiday annually
Enhanced maternity and paternity packages
Life insurance
Private healthcare
Cycle to work scheme
Early finish Fridays
Season ticket loan
Additional benefits with long service
25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
Annual Birthday vouchers
EAP
Social Events

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 08, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Hybrid work

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