Legal Counsel - ESG, Regulatory & Litigation

About The Role

At Primark, our people form the core of our organization and the vibrant culture we nurture. Joining our Legal team means you will have the chance to impact positively, develop your career innovatively, and shape your unique pathway. We value diverse perspectives and aim to help you leave a meaningful legacy.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with various departments to address a broad spectrum of ESG, regulatory, and litigation issues, including ESG objectives, due diligence activities, sustainability disclosure, climate-related reporting, product and supply chain compliance, governance frameworks, and dispute matters.
• Take the lead on drafting and negotiating important ESG partnership agreements and crafting policies, procedures, and training resources to ensure regulatory adherence.
• Keep abreast of new laws and industry best practices, assist with business impact analyses, support regulatory change initiatives, and maintain communication with regulators and other external stakeholders.
• Deliver thorough, prompt, and business-focused legal counsel related to pre-litigation strategies, claim management, and dispute resolution to secure favorable business results.
• Forge reliable and strategic relationships across the company, serving as a trusted legal advisor and influencing decisions at multiple organizational levels.
• Represent the legal function externally by managing outside counsel, overseeing budgets and schedules, and simplifying complex legal guidance for non-legal colleagues.

Candidate Profile

• You must be a qualified solicitor with between two and five years of post-qualification experience in either private practice or an in-house legal environment.
• Evident strong academic achievements complemented by legal exposure pertinent to multinational retail operations, with commercial understanding of intricate supply chain, ethics, and governance challenges.
• Demonstrated commercial insight with excellent negotiation capabilities and adeptness in managing stakeholder relationships.
• Proven hands-on experience in at least one key focus area: ESG or sustainability regulatory frameworks, regulatory compliance, or handling litigation and disputes.
• Track record in supporting strategic initiatives and compliance programs, contributing to their effective implementation.
• Capability to perform meticulous legal analysis while balancing commercial needs and strategic business goals.

Employee Benefits and Culture

Our environment is built around supporting you to thrive with tailored benefits such as healthcare, pension schemes, potential bonuses, 27 days of annual leave plus bank holidays with an option to purchase five extra days. Additional perks include Tax Saver Tickets, access to a fitness centre, and discounted meals via a subsidised cafeteria.

We take pride in embracing individuality and supporting all employees' unique contributions. Reasonable accommodations during recruitment are available upon request, ensuring fairness and accessibility.

About Primark

Since opening our first store in Dublin in 1969, Primark has grown to a global business with over 470 stores in 17 countries, employing more than 80,000 people. Our culture is grounded in caring for people, dynamic innovation, and succeeding collectively.

Additional Notes

Employment offers are contingent on background screenings including verification of right to work, references, education, as well as criminal or financial checks where relevant. We promote equal opportunity employment and strive to maintain an inclusive workplace where diversity is celebrated.