Legal Counsel at Burberry

London, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

31 Dec, 25

Salary

0.0

Posted On

02 Oct, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Commercial Law, Legal Advice, Contract Negotiation, Stakeholder Management, Compliance, Data Protection, Procurement, Supply Chain, Risk Management, E-commerce, Licensing, Franchise, Software, Marketing, Logistics, Vendor Agreements

Industry

Retail Luxury Goods and Jewelry

Description

INTRODUCTION At Burberry, we believe creativity opens spaces. Our purpose is to unlock the power of imagination to push boundaries and open new possibilities for our people, our customers and our communities. This is the core belief that has guided Burberry since it was founded in 1856 and is central to how we operate as a company today. We aim to provide an environment for creative minds from different backgrounds to thrive, bringing a wide range of skills and experiences to everything we do. As a purposeful, values-driven brand, we are committed to being a force for good in the world as well, creating the next generation of sustainable luxury for customers, driving industry change and championing our communities. JOB PURPOSE In this role, you will advise on strategic projects and day-to-day matters. As Legal Counsel you will support across different business areas, advising on a diverse range of legal subjects. RESPONSIBILITIES Your role will include: Reviewing, negotiating, drafting and advising on commercial agreements including in respect of digital/e-commerce, software, SAAS, marketing, distribution, franchise, licensing, warehousing, logistics and vendor / non-stock agreements; Assisting and advising on any other general commercial matters such as procurement, supply chain issues and data protection matters; Supporting compliance projects within the business by providing advice and liaising with the business to achieve good governance; Delivering pragmatic advice and developing strong relationships with key stakeholders; and Proactively managing legal risk and giving commercially-minded advice in order to reduce exposure. PERSONAL PROFILE English law qualified lawyer, with the equivalent of approximately 1 to 4 years PQE (indicative only) Specialised in commercial law upon qualification Ability to operate with minimum supervision and in direct contact with internal clients; Built a track record in working autonomously, managing complex matters, prioritising competing demands and dealing directly with a wide variety of business stakeholders Develop new skills and areas of practice, and be adaptable and able to prioritise a heavy workload to balance numerous matters simultaneously Invest in building strong collaborative relationships with key stakeholders and to become a key part of Burberry Legal FOOTER Burberry is an Equal Opportunities Employer and as such, treats all applications equally and recruits purely on the basis of skills and experience.

Responsibilities

The Legal Counsel will advise on strategic projects and day-to-day legal matters across various business areas. Responsibilities include reviewing and negotiating commercial agreements and supporting compliance projects.