Opportunity for a Commercial Solicitor to join a Top Tier International Law Firm, specialising in Retail, Consumer & Hotels.

The firm

Our client is a leading international law firm with a standout global reputation across retail, consumer brands, hospitality, and leisure.

The team supports some of the most recognisable names in the sector, from luxury brands to global hotel groups, helping them navigate the commercial, regulatory, and strategic issues shaping the consumer landscape.

Their commercial practice operates at the crossroads of brand, digital, customer experience, and innovation, guiding clients through partnerships, supply chain arrangements, digital transformation, and commercial risk.

The role

The firm is looking to welcome a Mid-Level Commercial Associate into its highly regarded Retail, Consumer & Hotels group.

Working closely with market-leading partners, the successful candidate will be involved in a broad mix of high-value and business-critical commercial matters, including:

• Drafting and negotiating supply, distribution, franchising, and manufacturing agreements
• Advising on digital retail, ecommerce, loyalty, and customer engagement platforms
• Supporting global hotel and hospitality brands on commercial contracts and operational arrangements
• Assisting with consumer law, regulatory compliance, and product/brand risk management
• Working on cross-border projects for multinational retail and hotel groups

Required

• Commercial Solicitor with 3-5 years' PQE
• Experienced gained from a leading City or international firm
• Strong commercial contracting experience, ideally with exposure to retail, consumer or hospitality clients
• Comfortable managing complex, multi-stakeholder projects
• Solid understanding of consumer law, commercial risk, and sector-specific regulatory frameworks

Reasons to apply

• Join a top-ranked practice trusted by the world's best-known brands
• Exposure to high-profile commercial projects across the retail and hospitality ecosystem
• Exceptional partner access, mentorship, and tailored development pathways
• Collaborative culture, hybrid working, and an excellent office environment

To apply, contact Emily Donnell at Birchrose Associates for a confidential discussion.

Birchrose Associates, trading name of Huntress Search Ltd, acts as a Recruitment Agency in relation to all Permanent roles and as a Recruitment Business in relation to all Temporary roles.

We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. As an organisation, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout.

PLEASE NOTE: We can only consider applications from candidates who have the right to work in the UK.