Legal Counsel

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 1969 to a £9bn+ turnover business a over 80,000 colleagues and over 440 stores in 17 countries today. Our values run through everything we do. In essence, we're Caring and always strive to put people first. We're also Dynamic, bravely pushing the boundaries to stay ahead. And finally, we succeed Together.

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What You’ll Do as Legal Counsel

We want you to feel challenged and inspired. Here, you’ll develop your skills across a range of responsibilities:

• Commercial Contracting: Draft, negotiate and advise on a broad range of commercial agreements, supporting key business initiatives across ecommerce, digital, technology, logistics and customer-facing operations.
• Support Omnichannel Growth: Partner with stakeholders across the business to deliver legal support for strategic projects that enable and enhance Primark’s evolving omnichannel offering.
• Provide Practical Legal Advice: Deliver timely, commercially focused legal guidance on contracts, operational matters, risk management and dispute-related issues to support effective decision-making.
• Partner with Business Stakeholders: Build strong relationships across procurement, operations, technology and wider business teams, becoming a trusted legal adviser on priority projects and initiatives.
• Navigate Regulatory Change: Monitor and interpret developments in legislation and industry practices, helping the business understand and respond to evolving requirements affecting ecommerce, consumer engagement and supply chain operations.
• Drive Legal Excellence: Contribute to the continuous improvement of legal processes, collaborate with external counsel where required, and support the delivery of an efficient, high-performing in-house legal function.

Qualifications

What You’ll Bring

Here at Primark, we want everyone to feel valued – so please bring your authentic self to work, of course with some other key experience and abilities for this role in particular:

• Qualified Legal Expertise: Qualified solicitor with 2-5 years' post-qualification experience gained in a leading law firm or in-house legal environment.
• Commercial Contracting Expertise: Proven experience drafting, reviewing and negotiating commercial contracts, with the ability to identify risks and deliver practical solutions.
• Business-Focused Mindset: Able to provide clear, commercially pragmatic legal advice that supports business objectives while appropriately managing risk.
• Project Management & Collaboration: Experience contributing to complex commercial projects, working effectively with cross-functional stakeholders to deliver successful outcomes.
• Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills: Strong legal judgement and attention to detail, with the ability to interpret complex issues, assess implications and make balanced recommendations.

Excited? Good. Because it’s energising to put your skills to work, in a growing global business committed to encouraging people to express themselves – and feel a sense of belonging. Apply to be part of Primark’s future, today… and enjoy career growth, our way.