Junior Legal Counsel Commercial Contracts
Core
Junior Legal Counsel supporting commercial operations in an international retail business by managing and negotiating a wide range of commercial contracts.
Role type
Junior Legal Counsel (Commercial Contracts)
Builds
Franchise, licensing, sales, agency, distribution, service, purchase, supply, logistics, warehousing, transportation, IT, software licensing, SaaS, digital service, outsourcing, facility management, and utilities contracts.
Domain
Retail / Fashion / Commercial Law
Required skills
Law degree, Bar qualification, 2+ years legal experience at top tier law firm, contract law expertise, commercial agreement expertise, company law knowledge, corporate operations knowledge, English fluency (written/spoken), complex contract drafting, contract negotiation, legal risk assessment, commercial opportunity balancing, stakeholder communication, project management.
Preferred skills
Company law knowledge, corporate operations knowledge.
Technologies
None stated.
Responsibilities
Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts; Provide business-oriented legal advice to internal stakeholders; Ensure contract compliance with laws and policies; Support management in strategic decisions regarding partnerships and procurement; Advise on contract liabilities and manage related litigation matters; Partner with Sales, Procurement, and Finance departments.
Seniority
Junior, hands-on IC