Legal Consultant
About this role
Legal Consultant — London (Surbiton)
Your Supportive Bridge to an Exciting Legal Career
Location: Lidl House, 14 Kingston Road, Surbiton, KT5 9NU London (Hybrid working model: 3+ days in-office, up to 2 days at home)
Contract Type: Full Time | Experienced
Job Closing Date: 27.10.2026
Reference Number: 757858
Compensation: £52,800 up to £82,500 per annum (includes 10% non-contractual London weighting allowance)
Perks: 35 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays), 10% in-store discount, free on-site gym (open 7 days a week), enhanced family leave, and Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
About Us: Your Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency
At [Agency Name], we believe that finding your next career milestone should be an empowering and seamless experience. As a supportive bridge staffing agency, we walk beside you every step of the way—smoothing out the application process, championing your unique skills, and connecting you with fantastic corporate and legal opportunities at industry-leading brands.
We are proud to partner with a top-tier retail leader to find a confident, driven, and proactive Legal Consultant for their Head Office in Surbiton. If you are looking to advance your legal career in a dynamic corporate environment with a dedicated agency supporting your journey, we are here to help you secure it.
The Role
Lidl's Legal and Compliance department is seeking a confident and proactive individual to join the team. In this engaging role, you’ll provide guidance on all legal matters (except tax and employment law) to ensure business objectives are met while minimizing legal risks.
Working on a hybrid model, you will spend three days or more in a state-of-the-art office featuring an on-site gym, restaurant, and fantastic amenities, combined with up to two days working from home to support a healthy work-life balance.
What You’ll Do:
Contracts & Compliance: Develop contract templates and manage contract administration to ensure statutory, regulatory, and internal compliance.
Legal Advisory: Keep up to date with legislative changes and case law, providing timely advice and education to key business stakeholders on legal risks and mitigation.
Specialized Guidance: Advise and train the business on relevant legal issues such as intellectual property and advertising.
Commercial Strategy: Take a commercial approach to raising the profile of the legal team, promoting best practices and governance.
External Relations: Identify the need for external legal advice, liaise with external advisers, and correspond with courts and government agencies.
International Collaboration: Support the team in regular liaison with German international colleagues and report directly to the Head of Legal.
What You’ll Need
Qualifications: A qualified lawyer or equivalent in-house legal counsel experience.
Commercial Expertise: A strong interest in commercial law and willingness to get involved in diverse legal topics as required.
Industry Background: Experience in the Retail, FMCG, or Consumer Goods industry is ideal (though not essential).
Core Skills: The ability to combine an eye for legal detail with big-picture commercial considerations, exceptional organizational abilities, and multi-tasking skills.
Professional Standards: Absolute discretion and adherence to security processes due to the sensitivity of material handled by the team. (Note: German language skills are desirable but not essential).
What’s in It for You
Competitive Salary: £52,800 up to £82,500 per annum (inclusive of London weighting).
Time Off: 35 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays).
Perks & Discounts: 10% in-store discount, free on-site gym access, and an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
Support & Well-being: Enhanced family leave and a flexible hybrid working model.