Overview
Join us as a Group Legal Counsel at Bettys and Taylors Group – our family business is home to three iconic Yorkshire brands: Yorkshire Tea, Bettys and Taylors of Harrogate. This is a fantastic opportunity for a newly qualified solicitor or early in your legal career to grow, make an impact, and work with purpose-led brands. You’ll work closely with the Group General Counsel and wider business teams, helping us navigate legal and regulatory requirements while supporting our commercial goals.
This role is suitable for applicants with up to 3 years’ post-qualification experience to develop their legal career in a supportive, values-driven environment. Hybrid working from Harrogate (HG2 7LD) is available; regular on-site collaboration is essential. The role is full-time for less experienced applicants, with consideration for part-time arrangements for more experienced applicants.
Key Responsibilities
* Data protection compliance, including negotiating DPAs, overseeing DPIs, responding to data subject requests, maintaining ROPAs and privacy notices, managing personal data breaches and liaising with the ICO.
* Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of B2B and B2C contracts, and advise on contractual risks.
* Maintain and develop contract templates, playbooks, and standard terms.
* Monitor legal developments and assess business impact.
* Support compliance with competition and consumer protection laws.
* Contribute to internal legal training, toolkits, and governance frameworks, including IP.
What We're Looking For
* A qualified solicitor in England and Wales, ideally with 0–3 years’ PQE.
* Experience in data protection, commercial contracts, and in-house legal work.
* A clear communicator who enjoys building relationships and working collaboratively.
* Proactive, organised, and eager to learn — with a good eye for detail.
* Familiar with (or curious about) the FMCG or retail sector.
What We Offer You
As a minimum, all our employees receive free meals, drinks and snacks at work, a discretionary quarterly profit-share bonus, holiday allowance with the option to buy and (in some cases) sell additional days, company-wide employee discounts, access to our health cash plan, wellbeing support, company-funded counselling, and enrolment in the company pension. We also offer a range of development opportunities through external training programmes, apprenticeships and internal 1:1 coaching schemes.
About Bettys & Taylors Group
We are Bettys & Taylors Group, a family business home to Yorkshire Tea, Bettys, and Taylors of Harrogate. We share a passion for quality, service and doing things properly. We are driven by our purpose and values, and we believe our people are what set us apart. We welcome applications from all cultures, backgrounds, and experiences and are committed to an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive.
To apply for this role, you will be required to submit a CV and cover letter. Any questions about the vacancy can be directed to Fionula.Scanlan@bettysandtaylors.co.uk. The closing date for this vacancy is Sunday 26 October 2025.
Job Details
* Seniority level: Entry level
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Legal
* Industries: Legal Services
Job Type: Full-time/Part-time, Permanent, Hybrid
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