Legal Director role in Manchester overseeing commercial contracts, GDPR, and litigation for a leading retail brand.The Legal Director will:Oversee the review, drafting, and negotiation of commercial contractsManage litigation and dispute resolution processesEnsure compliance with GDPR and data protection regulationsAdvise on intellectual property matters and brand protectionCollaborate with senior leadership on legal strategy and risk managementLead legal strategy for a fast-growing retail brandCompetitive salary and comprehensive benefits packageThe Legal Director should be:A solicitor with 5+ years' PQE in commercial law and dispute resolutionExperienced in managing in-house legal functionsProficient in GDPR and data protection complianceSkilled in negotiating and drafting commercial contractsAble to communicate complex legal issues effectively to non-legal stakeholderShould ideally have experience from retail or similar industry.This is an on-site role so you should be local to Manchester.Our client is a large and growing UK independent retailer in over 220 locations nationally.They have just celebrated their 30th birthday and had a record breaking year in revenue for 2024 so they are looking to continue on their growth path with a talented, entrepreneurial legal director to join the team.
