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Legal Counsel

Because we strive to put people first. Culture, our way. 

Legal at Primark

What’s a career at Primark all about? The positive impact you’re making, the experiences you’re having and the people you’re with. You’re 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 You’ll Do as a Legal Counsel

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

• Lead drafting and negotiation of major warehousing, transport, and logistics‑related technology contracts.
• Support strategic logistics and operations initiatives, projects, and business developments.
• Provide rigorous legal advice on contracts, disputes, and legislation impacting the movement and storage of goods.
• Build strong, collaborative relationships across Primark and act as the legal “go‑to” for supply chain and logistics matters.
• Influence strategic and operational decision‑making while representing and championing Primark’s legal team.

Collaborate effectively with external law firms, managing timelines, budgets, and translating legal advice for non‑legal stakeholders.

What You’ll Get 

People are at the heart of what we do here, so it’s essential we provide you with the right environment to perform at your very best. Let’s talk lifestyle:   

Let’s 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 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 solicitor with 2–5 years PQE, gained either in a law firm or in‑house.
• Strong academic background and legal experience relevant to Primark’s business.
• Proven commercial contract drafting and negotiation skills.
• Experience coordinating and managing large commercial projects.
• Ability to apply rigorous legal analysis while supporting commercial objectives.
• Track record of contributing effectively to project and business success.

Does this sound like you? Great, because we can’t wait to see what you’ll bring. You’ll be supported within a team of equally capable people, celebrating who you are and aiding you reach your potential. At Primark, we’re excited about our future - and we’re excited to develop yours.

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 and over 80,000 colleagues and over 470 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.

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Our fashion isn’t one-size-fits-all and neither is our culture. Primark promotes equal employment opportunity, we strive to create an inclusive workplace where people can be themselves, access opportunities and thrive together.