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This is a hybrid working role, therefore your time will primarily be split between working from home and the London Head Office.

Contract type

This position is for a 12 month fixed term contract

Salary

We are looking for candidates within the salary range up to £100,000

About the role

Reporting into the Head of Legal, the John Lewis Partnership is looking for a Senior Commercial Lawyer to join the team on a 12 month fixed term basis.

This is a fast paced role in a busy in-house legal team, dealing with a huge range of commercial and legal issues. You will advise all trading divisions of the John Lewis Partnership which consists of John Lewis, Waitrose and Group (the “Partnership”), in relation to all aspects of commercial law.

This is a demanding role which requires a very good understanding of all aspects of commercial law and an ability to deal with a broad range of commercial contracts (both goods for resale and not for resale), as well as an understanding of consumer law, data protection and competition law. Organisational skills, and a self starting mentality are paramount as the candidate needs to be able to work proactively, independently and prioritise and manage a variable and pressurised workload.

The Partnership is a unique business and it is essential that the candidate has an interest in and the ability to advise within the context of its Constitution and democratic structure.

Dealing with stakeholders of a varying level, up to Executive Director, the candidate needs to be highly proficient in building strong relationships and managing stakeholders effectively. Relationships across the legal team are also paramount, with strong collaboration needed with other members of the legal team.

Requirements include, but are not exclusive to:

• Providing strategic, up to date and pragmatic legal advice as a Business Partner to all divisions of the Partnership

• Leading on high value, complex or strategic projects, cases or transactions

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  Supporting the Heads of Legal in the development, implementation and maintenance of the Legal team strategy and taking ownership of relevant strategic imperatives

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  Taking a proactive approach in relation to the identification of risk and risk management and guide the Partnership in responding to regulatory and legislative change

Interviews will be held during w/c 18th September 2023

Essential Skills

• Strong experience working in commercial law, including drafting and negotiating a wide variety of commercial contracts

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  In-house experience at an organisation preferably in a retail or FMCG

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  Experience working in a team but also the ability to work autonomously

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  Understanding of the commercial world and an ability to deliver advice through a commercial lens

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  Ability to spot opportunities for continuous improvement with templates and processes, including the ability to develop and deliver training to the business

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  Ability to interact with and advise senior stakeholders up to and including Executive Directors

Benefits of the Partnership

You will enjoy 25% discount at John Lewis and 20% in Waitrose

The Partnership has a competitive pension scheme where your contributions will be matched by the Partnership (up to 8% of pay)

Excellent work-life balance, including a focus on well-being and flexible working and our marketing leading equal parenthood leave Policy

Find out more about the extensive range of exciting benefits that you could enjoy when you join us on our website under About the Partnership; Benefits LINK

Next Steps

The application form consists of a CV upload followed by application questions. Please ensure you refresh the page each time you complete a task to ensure you complete everything that you need to in time. (If internal, check your Workday notifications and see further guidance on the PDW under "Internal application process"

Once you've submitted an application the next steps of the process, if successful, will include a 1st stage virtual interview followed by a more detailed Stage 2 Interview.

You'll be asked about any adjustments you might need to support the recruitment process. Let us know, and we'll be sure to discuss it with you.

Thanks for your patience in the meantime and for showing an interest in joining the John Lewis Partnership

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Please note that should we receive a high volume we reserve the right to close the role early.