Legal Counsel - ESG, Regulatory & Litigation

Legal Counsel - ESG, Regulatory & Litigation

Because we strive to put people first. Culture, our way. 

Legal at Primark

What’s a career at Primark all about? The positive impact you’re making, the experiences you’re having and the people you’re with. You’re our inspiration. Embrace what sets you apart, own your career and develop in ways you never expected. Leave your mark. And do it your way.

What You’ll Get 

People are at the heart of what we do here, so it’s essential we provide you with the right environment to perform at your very best. Let’s talk lifestyle:   

Let’s talk lifestyle: Healthcare, pension, and potential bonus. 27 days of leave, plus bank holidays and if you want, you can buy 5 more. Because Primark is all about tailoring to you, we offer Tax Saver Tickets, fitness centre, and a subsidised cafeteria.

What You’ll Do as a Legal Counsel - ESG, Regulatory & Litigation

We want you to feel challenged and inspired. Here, you’ll develop your skills across a range of responsibilities:

• Working cross‑functionally on a wide range of ESG, regulatory and litigation matters, including ESG targets and due diligence, sustainability reporting, climate disclosures, supply chain and product compliance, governance frameworks, and contentious matters.
• Leading the drafting and negotiation of strategic ESG partnerships, and developing policies, processes and training materials to support regulatory compliance.
• Monitoring emerging legislation and industry best practice, supporting business impact assessments, regulatory change projects, and liaising with regulators and external bodies.
• Delivering high‑quality, timely and commercially focused legal advice, including pre‑action strategy, claims handling and dispute resolution, to achieve optimal business outcomes.
• Building trusted, collaborative relationships across the business, acting as a strategic adviser and ‘go‑to’ legal contact, and influencing decision‑making at all levels.
• Acting as an ambassador for the legal team, effectively managing external counsel, budgets and timelines, and translating complex legal advice for non‑legal audiences.

What You’ll Bring  

Here at Primark, we want everyone to feel valued – so please bring your authentic self to work, of course with some other key experience and abilities for this role in particular:

• Qualified solicitor with 2–5 years’ post‑qualification experience gained in private practice or in‑house.
• Strong academic background with legal experience relevant to a multinational retail business, including commercial awareness of complex supply chains, ethics and governance.
• Demonstrated commercial acumen with strong negotiation and stakeholder‑management skills.
• Experience in at least one of the following areas: ESG or sustainability regulation, regulatory compliance, or litigation and disputes.
• Proven experience supporting strategic projects and compliance programmes and contributing to their successful delivery.
• Ability to apply rigorous legal analysis while balancing commercial priorities and business objectives.

Does this sound like you? Great, because we can’t wait to see what you’ll bring. You’ll be supported within a team of equally capable people, celebrating who you are and aiding you reach your potential. At Primark, we’re excited about our future - and we’re excited to develop yours.

About Primark 

At Primark, people matter. They’re the beating heart of our business and the reason we’ve grown from our first store in Dublin in 1969 to a £9bn+ turnover business and over 80,000 colleagues and over 470 stores in 17 countries today. Our values run through everything we do. In essence, we're Caring and always strive to put people first. We're also Dynamic, bravely pushing the boundaries to stay ahead. And finally, we succeed Together.  

If you need any reasonable adjustments or have an accessibility request, during your recruitment journey, such as extended time or breaks between online assessments, a sign language interpreter, mobility access, or assistive technology please contact your talent acquisition specialist. 

All offers of employment are subject to background checks, including right to work, reference education and for some roles criminal, and financial checks. If you have any concerns, please reach out to our talent acquisition team to discuss.

Our fashion isn’t one-size-fits-all and neither is our culture. Primark promotes equal employment opportunity, we strive to create an inclusive workplace where people can be themselves, access opportunities and thrive together.