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Legal at Primark
What You'll Get
People are at the heart of what we do here, so it's essential we provide you with the right environment to perform at your very best.
Let's talk lifestyle: Healthcare, pension, and potential bonus.
You'll receive 27 days of leave, plus bank holidays, and you can buy five more days if you wish.
Primark tailors benefits to you with Tax Saver Tickets, a fitness centre, and a subsidised cafeteria.
What You'll Do as a Legal Counsel – ESG, Regulatory & Litigation
Working cross-functionally on a wide range of ESG, regulatory and litigation matters, including ESG targets and due diligence, sustainability reporting, climate disclosures, supply chain and product compliance, governance frameworks, and contentious matters.
Leading the drafting and negotiation of strategic ESG partnerships, and developing policies, processes and training materials to support regulatory compliance.
Monitoring emerging legislation and industry best practice, supporting business impact assessments, regulatory change projects, and liaising with regulators and external bodies.
Delivering high-quality, timely and commercially focused legal advice, including pre-action strategy, claims handling and dispute resolution, to achieve optimal business outcomes.
Building trusted, collaborative relationships across the business, acting as a strategic adviser and 'go-to' legal contact, and influencing decision-making at all levels.
Acting as an ambassador for the legal team, effectively managing external counsel, budgets and timelines, and translating complex legal advice for non-legal audiences.
What You'll Bring
Qualified solicitor with 2–5 years' post-qualification experience gained in private practice or in-house.
Strong academic background with legal experience relevant to a multinational retail business, including commercial awareness of complex supply chains, ethics and governance.
Demonstrated commercial acumen with strong negotiation and stakeholder-management skills.
Experience in at least one of the following areas: ESG or sustainability regulation, regulatory compliance, or litigation and disputes.
Proven experience supporting strategic projects and compliance programmes and contributing to their successful delivery.
Ability to apply rigorous legal analysis while balancing commercial priorities and business objectives.
Does this sound like you?
Great, because we can't wait to see what you'll bring.
You'll be supported within a team of equally capable people, celebrating who you are and aiding you reach your potential.
At Primark, we're excited about our future – and we're excited to develop yours.
About Primark
At Primark, people matter.
They're the beating heart of our business and the reason we've grown from our first store in Dublin in **** to a £9bn+ turnover business and over 80,000 colleagues and more than 470 stores in 17 countries.
Our values run through everything we do: Carefully we put people first, dynamically push the boundaries, and succeed together.
If you need any reasonable adjustments or have an accessibility request during your recruitment journey – such as extended time or breaks between online assessments, a sign language interpreter, mobility access, or assistive technology – please contact your talent acquisition specialist.
All offers of employment are subject to background checks, including right to work, reference education, and for some roles criminal and financial checks.
If you have any concerns, please reach out to our talent acquisition team to discuss.
Primark promotes equal employment opportunity, striving to create an inclusive workplace where people can be themselves, access opportunities and thrive together.
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