In-House Legal Counsel - Commercial Contracts Location: East Midlands Reports To: Head of Legal Company: A Leading UK-Based Retail & Consumer Services Business About Us: Join a fast-paced, innovative retail and consumer services company where legal expertise meets business strategy! We're on a mission to provide top-tier services to our customers while ensuring our commercial agreements are watertight, forward-thinking, and aligned with our ambitious goals. Your Role: Drafting, negotiating and advising on a wide range of commercial contract arrangements; Knowledge in advising on consumer and advertising laws specifically for marketing activity i.e. promotional terms and conditions. To accompany paralegal in the tasks deriving from company secretary activities and to liaise with external counsel retained for this activity Liaison with other Business Areas as necessary, obtaining and collating information in relation to the above activities. Maintaining the contracts data base, keeping a data base of all the vital information such as costs, term, termination period, contact information etc and including uploading of completed Contracts; What We're Looking For UK law degree and completed training contract. 1-3 years PQE in commercial contracts (in-house or private practice). Good at analytical thinking with sounds legal reasoning and excellent legal writing skills. Organised and good administration skills Ability to pick things up quickly and follow processes with use of initiative. Reliability in meeting deadlines/timescales and to take and follow instructions Flexible and adaptable to meet the needs of the Team Clear and effective communication skills. Approachable and committed to providing a reliable service to the Business using the Team legal services Why Join Us? Exciting career growth in a business that values legal expertise and commercial strategy. A collaborative, energetic workplace where your input makes a real difference. Exposure to high-impact commercial agreements across multiple business functions. A role with purpose and opportunity for progression-your work will shape the commercial success of a thriving, consumer-focused company.