Legal Counsel - Fixed Term Contract

THE ROLE

At Debenhams Group, we are on a journey of transformation, revitalising our brand, culture, and connection with colleagues and customers alike. In a fast-changing retail environment, effective and authentic communication is vital to building trust, aligning our teams, and amplifying the impact of our work across internal and external audiences.

We are looking to hire an experienced Legal Counsel to advise on general legal matters across the Debenhams Group. The role will involve supporting the legal team’s function in reporting to the operating board, plc board and the non-executive directors.

The role will closely work with a number of different business operations across a variety of territories. We have 5 different brands and 8 labels - it’s fairly busy! So it’s important you’re able to quickly adapt to different people, situations and areas of advice and have fun along the way.

The role will be varied and diverse. You will have opportunity to work on challenging but satisfying matters and really feel part of a commercial team that is driving the business forward. The business is passionate, entrepreneurial and driven and there is an expectation that you will work with that ethos.

You must be capable of autonomously working to tight deadlines and under pressure . As such, you must be responsive, proactive and able to effectively manage deadlines and stakeholders.

This role is a Fixed Term Contract