Job Description: Reporting into the Head of Legal, Commercial, the John Lewis Partnership is looking for a Senior Legal Counsel, Commercial to join the team on a fixed term basis (9 month maternity cover). 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. Job Responsibilities: To take a proactive approach in relation to the identification of risk and risk management, and to identify proactively, and guide the Partnership in responding to, regulatory and legislative change To provide strategic, up to date and pragmatic legal advice as a Business Partner to all divisions of the Partnership To lead on high value, complex or strategic projects, cases or transactions To support the Heads of Legal in the development, implementation and maintenance of the Legal team strategy, taking ownership of relevant strategic imperatives Job Requirements: Qualification & Experience: Ability to spot opportunities for continuous improvement with templates and process, including the ability to develop and deliver training to the business Strong experience working in commercial law, including draft and negotiating a wide variety of commercial contracts Ability to interact with and advise senior stakeholders up to and including executive directors Understanding of the commercial world and an ability to deliver advice through a commercial lens Experience working in both a team, but also the ability to work autonomously In house experience at an organisation preferably in a retail, FMCG or a customer facing industry Job Details: Company: John Lewis Vacancy Type: Full Time Job Location: Reading, GB Application Deadline: N/A Apply Here 247jobseeker.com