Legal Counsel

What you’ll do

Legal Counsel will support Ocado Retail's pursuit of its commercial ambitions in a legally compliant way. Examples of the work undertaken by a Legal Counsel include the following:

Responsibility for providing day-to-day legal advice to the business.

Effective business partnering which facilitates and supports proactive issue spotting and problem solving.

Reviewing, drafting, negotiating and advising on a range of commercial contracts, including contracts for goods and services, logistics contracts, data processing agreements, IT and software contracts.

Advising on consumer laws and advertising and marketing laws.

Advising on GSCOP and competition law.

Advising on escalated customer claims.

Advising on litigation matters.

Developing and providing training to the business.

Remaining current with the latest regulations, trends and leading practices and responding accordingly including proactively advising the business ahead of regulatory changes to ensure compliance.

Who you are

Minimum:

Qualified solicitor with post qualification experience as a general commercial lawyer.

Sound commercial awareness and good communication skills.

Pragmatic, commercial and risk-based approach.

Flexibility and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.

Ability to work to deadlines and manage competing demands from various stakeholders.

Experience using AI to support day to day work.

Desire to work in a fast paced, dynamic and high growth business.

Preferred (not required)

Consumer law experience, preferably Retail / eCommerce.

Experience of any one or more of the following areas: Competition law, Employment law, Groceries Supply Code of Practice, Data Protection.

Private practice experience.

What’s in it for you

By joining Ocado Retail, you’ll have the chance to experience life at the world’s largest online retailer, work with an amazing bunch of people who challenge what’s possible each day, and grow your skills and career in online retail. You'll also be part of our AI Academy, a dedicated learning journey designed to empower every colleague with the smart technology skills of the future.

If that’s not enough to tempt you, you’ll also get access to loads of great benefits to sweeten the deal. Here’s a taste of what we offer:

Health & Wellbeing: Private medical insurance with option to add your family, Digital GP appointments, market-leading family policies, mental health support, discounted gym memberships, dental insurance, and more.

Spend & Save: Annual bonus scheme split between personal and business objectives, recognition with reward platform, up to 7% matched pension contributions, 15% Ocado discount, 20% M&S discount, free breakfast every day in the office, electric vehicle leasing scheme, and free shuttle bus from Hatfield station to the office.

Never miss the moments that matter: Hybrid working, 26 days holiday plus 8 flexible bank holidays, options to buy extra holiday, 2 weeks work from anywhere, and lifestyle break opportunities.

Our Hiring Process

Lucky for us, we receive a high volume of applications and genuinely appreciate the time and effort invested by every candidate. To ensure a fair and thorough process, every application is reviewed by a member of our team. If your skills and experience are a strong match, a Talent Partner will contact you to discuss the role and guide you through the next steps of our hiring process.