Salary
Competitive + Bonus + Excellent Benefits
Commercial Counsel – Group Corporate Services – Warwick (hybrid working – 3 days on site/ 2 days remote)
So, who are we? We are the Wolseley Group -a leading specialist trade merchant across the UK and Ireland. We pride ourselves on putting our people and customers at the heart of everything we do – and best of all, provide opportunities to develop skills and build careers through our award-winning Wolseley Talent Guild.
Also, did we mention? In addition to the competitive salary, there are also benefits on tap – including annual leave (increasing with length of service), a generous pension scheme (matched up to 9%), potential to earn bonuses, and access to a great range of online and high street discounts.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a high-performing in-house Legal team supporting a major UK business. As a Commercial Counsel based in Warwick, you will work closely with stakeholders across the Group and have exposure to senior leadership.
You’ll be responsible for:
* Providing pragmatic, commercially focused legal advice across a wide range of contracts, disputes, projects and compliance matters.
* Acting as a trusted partner to stakeholders at all levels, offering clear, solutions‑driven guidance that balances risk with commercial ambition.
* Leading on the drafting and negotiation of high‑value commercial agreements, including customer, supplier, IT and procurement contracts.
* Supporting strategic corporate projects, material disputes and key compliance areas, helping the business navigate legal and regulatory requirements.
* Delivering engaging legal training and practical guidance to colleagues across the business, helping them navigate legal and commercial issues confidently.
* Contributing to the continuous improvement of the Legal team’s operating model, using data insights and sharing best practice.
And here’s what we’d like you to have:
* Qualified solicitor with solid commercial experience gained in private practice, in‑house, or a combination of both.
* Strong business mindset with curiosity about how the organisation operates and the wider commercial context.
* Demonstrates sound judgement, clear analytical thinking and the ability to identify key issues quickly and communicate them with clarity.
* Skilled drafter and confident negotiator, able to build strong relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels.
* Comfortable operating independently and taking ownership of matters, while also enjoying being part of a supportive and collaborative team.
* Organised, resilient and comfortable managing competing priorities, with an interest in legal operations, innovation and continuous improvement.
We shall look forward to receiving your application!
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