Legal Counsel Commercial Contracts

We are looking for mid-level seniority Legal Counsel Commercial Contracts to join our Legal Department reporting to the Senior Legal Counsel Commercial Contracts. This role offers the opportunity to work at the heart of a fast-paced, international retail business, supporting a wide range of commercial operations.

The successful candidate will have at least 5 years of post-qualification experience gained at a primary law firm, with a solid focus on drafting and negotiating complex commercial agreements and a logical mindset.

You will act as a trusted business partner, providing clear, practical, and timely legal support while balancing legal risk and business objectives. This position requires a combination of technical expertise, strong interpersonal skills, and a proactive, solution-oriented mindset.

Key Responsibilities Contract Management

• Draft, review, and negotiate a broad spectrum of commercial contracts, including:
• Franchise and licensing agreements
• Sales, agency and distribution agreements
• Service agreements
• Purchase and supply agreements
• Logistics, warehousing, and transportation agreements
• IT, software licensing, SaaS, and digital service agreements
• Outsourcing, facility management, and utilities contracts

Legal Advisory

• Provide clear, business-oriented advice to internal stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance of contracts with applicable laws, company policies, and best practices.
• Support management in strategic decisions relating to partnerships, procurement, and retail operations.
• Advise on contract liabilities and manage related litigation matters.

Cross-Functional Support

• Partner closely with departments including Sales, Procurement and Finance.
• Contribute proactively to business discussions, understanding commercial drivers and aligning legal advice accordingly.

Qualifications & Experience

• Law degree with excellent academic credentials and bar qualification is essential.
• At least 5 years of legal experience at a top tier law firm, with extensive exposure to contract law and commercial agreements is a must.
• Additional knowledge of company law and extraordinary corporate operations is a plus.
• Fluency in English (both written and spoken) is essential.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Proven track record of drafting and negotiating complex contracts.
• Ability to balance legal risk with commercial opportunity, applying a pragmatic approach.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trust at all levels of the organization.
• High level of integrity, professional judgment, and resilience.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail.
• Capacity to handle multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.

Why Join Us?

In OVS Group you will find a structured company, a dynamic and strongly results-oriented environment. We are innovating tradition, with a strong investment in new technologies, to offer customers and employees an increasingly omnichannel and digital experience, without neglecting attention to the environment, the future and sustainability.

Additional benefits in joining us:

• Wellbeing & Parenting: Programs dedicated to physical and mental wellbeing and parenting support
• Wellness area with free courses such as yoga, pilates, and functional training
• Learning & Development: Technical-specialist and managerial training programs and opportunities for continuous skill development
• Company Cafeteria
• 20% discount on all our brands
• Access to exclusive employee perks across the group (travel, electronics, and more)
• Flexible start times and smart working options
• Medical consultation and 8 additional hours of paid leave annually for medical appointments
• Health insurance included once a permanent contract is secured

WEAR YOUR CHANCE

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