In-house Lawyer

At NEXT, our legal team is a small, close-knit group that plays a vital role in our success. We aren't just here to review documents; we are respected partners who help the business navigate complex frameworks with a pragmatic and commercial approach.

As we continue to grow through our Total Platform partnerships-supporting iconic brands like Victoria's Secret, Reiss, and Gap-our Commercial Contracts Lawyer will play a key role in supporting our fast-paced, varied project environment while developing their expertise.

The role

At NEXT, our legal team is a small, close-knit group that plays a vital role in our success. We aren't just here to review documents; we are respected partners who help the business navigate complex frameworks with a pragmatic and commercial approach.

As we continue to grow through our Total Platform partnerships-supporting iconic brands like Victoria's Secret, Reiss, and Gap-we have an opportunity for a knowledgeable Commercial Contracts Lawyer to join us. This role is perfect for a person who enjoys a fast pace, varied projects and a supportive environment where you can truly develop your expertise.

What you'll take on

Reporting to the Head of Legal, you will take responsibility for a wide range of legal matters that keep our global operations moving.

• Commercial Agreements: Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of contracts, including concession and licensing agreements, SaaS, consultancy, and purchasing terms.
• Brand Collaboration: Work across our diverse portfolio of brands, handling everything from standard templates to high-profile celebrity endorsement agreements.
• Generalist Legal Support: Get involved in intellectual property (IP), consumer law, and regulatory work, providing clear and purposeful guidance to the business.
• Business Protection: Manage confidentiality agreements, IP licenses, and potentially support on data privacy, compliance, and commercial litigation.
• Strategic Partnership: Act as a bridge between legal requirements and business goals, helping our "internal clients" achieve their objectives safely and efficiently.

What you'll bring

We are looking for a qualified solicitor from either private practice or in-house background, who is ready to work at pace and has an appetite for learning new areas of law.

Essential Criteria

• Qualifications: A qualified solicitor with a minimum of 2 years Post Qualification Experience (PQE) gained in-house or in private practice.
• Drafting Skills: Demonstrable experience in reviewing and negotiating a broad range of commercial contracts.
• Adaptability: A genuine interest in taking on generalist legal work outside of your immediate specialism.
• Communication: An inspiring communicator who can build strong relationships across the business and explain complex legal points with clarity.
• Resilience: The ability to work to tight timescales, at pace, while maintaining high standards and attention to detail.

Benefits

• 25% off most NEXT, MADE, Lipsy, Gap and Victoria's Secret products (when purchased through NEXT)
• Company performance based bonus
• Sharesave scheme
• On-site Nursery available; OFSTED outstanding in all areas
• 10% off most partner brands & up to 15% off Branded Beauty
• Early VIP access to sale stock
• Access to fantastic discounts at our Staff Shops
• Restaurants with great food at amazing prices
• Access a digital GP and other free health and wellbeing services
• Free on-site parking
• Financial Wellbeing - Save, track and enhance your financial wellbeing
• Apprenticeship - Grow and develop on the job whilst gaining a qualification
• Direct to Work - Discount online and instore, collect your items the next day for free from your place of work or local store
• Support Networks - Access to Network Groups to empower and celebrate each other
• Wellhub - Discounted flexible monthly gym memberships, with apps, PT sessions and more

Conditions apply to all benefits. These benefits are discretionary and subject to change. We aim to support all candidates during the application process and are happy to provide workplace adjustments when necessary. Should you need support with your application due to a disability or long-term condition, feel free to get in touch with us by email (please include 'Workplace Adjustments' in the subject line), or call us on and leave a voicemail.

What's Next?

Show us what you can do. Submit your application online and our recruitment team will take a first look at your experience and strengths.

Inform

Let's talk. We will get in touch for an initial conversation by phone or video to learn more about you and share what the team is looking for.

Review

If you are invited to an interview, you may be asked to present an interview task or portfolio and talk through your experience in a competency based interview. It is also your chance to ask questions and get to know us.

Offer

If it's the right match, our recruitment team will be in touch with a job offer and next steps. This is where your journey with NEXT begins.