Legal Consultant

Summary

£52,800* up to £82,500* per annum | 35 days’ holiday | 10% in-store discount | Enhanced family leave

More to Value is guiding key stakeholders, mitigating risk, and shaping commercial strategy every day.

Our Legal and Compliance department is seeking a confident, driven and proactive individual to join the Legal team. This engaging role offers responsibility and variety within a department that ensures the company’s legal requirements are met efficiently and effectively. As a Legal Consultant, you’ll be providing guidance in all legal matters (except tax and employment law) to ensure the achievement of business objectives are met whilst minimising the legal risks. You’ll be responsible for drafting and reviewing contracts as well as supporting contract negotiations. This is an ideal opportunity for a proactive and experienced individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment and can deliver workable legal solutions to our large multi-faceted business.

At Lidl, we offer a hybrid working model to give you the best of both worlds. Spend three days or more in our state-of-the-art office, where you can enjoy an on-site gym, restaurant, and more of the perks you deserve. And with up to two days at home, you’ll find the work/life balance you need to thrive.

What you'll do

• Developing contract templates and contract management/administration ensuring compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements as well as internal guidelines
• Keeping up to date with legislative changes and case law and apply appropriately timely advice to departments to ensure relevant and understood
• Education of and provision of advice to key business stakeholders on legal risks, regulations and mitigation
• Liaising with and providing advice, guidance and training to the business on relevant legal issues such as intellectual property and advertising
• Taking a commercial approach to raising the profile of the legal team within the business working with teams on best practice and governance
• Identifying the need for external legal advice
• Liaising with external advisers, corresponding with courts and government agencies
• Support the team in liaising on a regular basis with our international colleagues in Germany
• Directly report to the Head of Legal

What you'll need

• A qualified lawyer or equivalent in-house legal counsel experience is essential
• A strong interest in commercial law and willingness to get involved in other legal topics as the business requires
• Experience in Retail/ FMCG/ Consumer goods industry is ideal but not essential
• Ability to combine a good eye for legal detail with big picture commercial considerations
• An excellent communicator and multi-tasker with exceptional organisational abilities
• Ability to work independently, managing conflicting priorities with ease and efficiency
• Motivated and proactive, with an eagerness to learn and develop
• Due to the sensitivity of material held by the team, discretion and adherence to security processes are absolute requirements for the role
• German language is desirable but not essential

What you'll receive

• 35 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays)
• 10% in-store discount
• Free on-site gym available 7 days a week
• Enhanced family leave
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• And much, much more!

To find out a Lidl bit more visit our benefits page to see for yourself!

*includes 10% non-contractual London Weighting allowance

We value diversity, equity, and inclusion, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds. Join us to celebrate individuality and grow in a fair, respectful, and inclusive environment.

Please note your employment is conditional upon the Company's receipt of satisfactory references and if requested by the Company, a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Disclaimer: due to the high volume of applications we receive, we reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than the advertised date. This is to ensure our teams can manage application levels while maintaining a positive candidate experience. Once a vacancy has closed, we are unable to consider further applications, so please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

If you’re ready to get involved, get more back, and make a real difference, then you’ll find More to Value at Lidl.