Senior Legal Counsel - Technology

Senior Legal Counsel, Technology Because we strive to put people first. Culture, our way. Legal at Primark Whats a career at Primark all about? The positive impact youre making, the experiences youre having and the people youre with. Youre our inspiration. Embrace what sets you apart, own your career and develop in ways you never expected. Leave your mark. And do it your way. What Youll Get People are at the heart of what we do here, so its essential we provide you with the right environment to perform at your very best. Lets talk lifestyle: Healthcare, pension, and potential bonus. 27 days of leave, plus bank holidays and if you want, you can buy 5 more. Because Primark is all about tailoring to you, we offer Tax Saver Tickets, fitness centre, and a subsidised cafeteria. What Youll Do as a Senior Legal Counsel, TechnologyIn your role, youll collaborate with different people across a range of skillsets. Heres a flavour of your day-to-day: Delivering high quality and timely legal advice to get the best outcome both legally and commercially on all technology-related matters, including business critical digital transformation initiatives.Negotiating, drafting and reviewing a broad range of ICT and outsourcing contracts, in partnership with relevant stakeholders and with the support of external counsel where necessary.Building strong relationships and collaborating across a range of business functions, including retail, technology, marketing, finance, people & culture and supply chain.Influencing strategic and operational decision making by stakeholders at all levels of the Primark business.Participating in the development of a high performing legal team with specific responsibility for managing direct reports.Staying abreast of emerging technologies (AI, blockchain etc.) and their legal implications for Primarks business and ambitious expansion plans.Effectively collaborating with outside law firms when needed and coordinating advice for a non-legal audience. Managing timelines and budgets for this as required to ensure maximum value for the Primark business. What Youll 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 lawyer with at least 7-10 years PQE from a leading law firm or in-house legal departmentStrong technology and commercial contact drafting and negotiation skills.Experience coordinating and managing large projects and contributing to their success.History of developing effective working relationships and influencing across all levels of a busy organisationFamiliarity preparing a legal strategy and navigating complex issues. International experience or experience working in the fashion or retail sectors is a plus.Enthusiastic and commercially savvy legal adviser with a reputation as a problem solverTeam player with strong communication and stakeholder management skillsStrategic thinker who can facilitate business decisions that are grounded in a practical application of law and business goals. Prioritises and manages a busy workload whilst maintaining consistently high standards and meeting deadlines.Capable of applying a rigorous legal interpretation and challenging when necessary, while helping drive business objectives. Does this sound like you? Great, because we cant wait to see what youll bring. Youll be supported within a team of equally capable people, celebrating who you are and aiding you reach your potential. At Primark, were excited about our future - and were excited to develop yours. About Primark At Primark, people matter. Theyre the beating heart of our business and the reason weve grown from our first store in Dublin in 1969 to a £9bn+ turnover business and 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. If you need any reasonable adjustments or have an accessibility request, during your recruitment journey, such as extended time or breaks between online assessments, a sign language interpreter, mobility access, or assistive technology please contact your talent acquisition specialist. All offers of employment are subject to background checks, including right to work, reference education and for some roles criminal, and financial checks. If you have any concerns, please reach out to our talent acquisition team to discuss. 135147BR