About this role
We are seeking a commercially minded lawyer to join the in-house legal team at Mountain Warehouse, specialising in data protection and commercial contracts. Reporting to the Head of Legal, you will provide practical advice on the use of personal data across our retail, e-commerce and international operations, alongside drafting and negotiating commercial agreements. You will work closely with IT, Digital, Marketing, HR, Finance, Buying and Operations to support business initiatives and manage legal risk.
- Data protection and privacy Advise on data protection and privacy matters across the business, coordinating local legal advice where required for international operations.
- Support new projects, systems and technologies by identifying privacy requirements at an early stage and advising on appropriate safeguards.
- Draft, review and maintain privacy notices, data protection policies, data processing agreements and data sharing arrangements.
- Advise on lawful bases for processing, transparency, retention and the handling of customer and employee personal data.
- Support data protection impact assessments, records of processing activities and international data transfer arrangements.
- Advise on direct marketing, cookies, customer profiling and loyalty programmes.
- Coordinate responses to data subject requests and privacy complaints, working with relevant business teams.
- Provide legal support for personal data breaches and cybersecurity incidents, including assessing notification requirements and supporting regulatory communications.
- Conduct privacy reviews of suppliers and advise on contractual safeguards for personal data.
- Advise on privacy issues arising from artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies.
- Deliver practical training and monitor legal developments relevant to the business.
- Commercial contracts Draft, review and negotiate commercial agreements, including IT, software, cloud services, digital platforms, marketing, consultancy, supplier and confidentiality agreements.
- Advise on contractual risk, including liability, indemnities, intellectual property, termination rights and service continuity.
- Support procurement and operational teams throughout negotiations, explaining material risks and recommending workable solutions.
- Assist with contractual disputes and work with the business and external advisers to achieve practical resolutions.
- Develop and maintain contract templates, negotiation guidance and approval processes.
- Wider legal support Provide timely, accessible legal advice to colleagues across the business.
- Support e-commerce, consumer law and advertising matters connected with digital and marketing activities.
- Work with IT and information security colleagues on the legal aspects of cybersecurity and information governance.
- Support corporate transactions and business integration projects on data protection and commercial matters.
- Identify matters requiring escalation and keep the Head of Legal informed of significant risks and developments.
- Instruct and coordinate external advisers where specialist or local advice is required.