Burberry Counsel
- Seniority
- Junior
- Department
- Legal & Compliance
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- May 11, 2026
About Burberry
Burberry is an iconic British luxury fashion house renowned for its heritage outerwear and contemporary luxury collections. As a publicly listed FTSE company, Burberry combines creativity and craftsmanship with global retail, digital and wholesale operations. The legal team provides in-house commercial and strategic counsel across the business, supporting product, distribution and brand initiatives.
Burberry — London: Counsel role (commercial legal) advising on e‑commerce, SaaS, licensing and supply chain matters.
Role & Responsibilities
- Draft, review, negotiate and advise on a broad range of commercial contracts, including e-commerce, software/SaaS, marketing, distribution, franchise, licensing, warehousing, logistics and vendor agreements.
- Provide day-to-day commercial legal advice to internal stakeholders across procurement, supply chain and partner relationships to manage and reduce legal risk.
- Support data protection and compliance-related matters and liaise with business teams to embed good governance and operationally pragmatic solutions.
- Build strong, collaborative relationships with cross-functional stakeholders and deliver commercially-focused legal guidance tailored to business objectives.
- Manage multiple matters autonomously, prioritising tasks and escalating complex issues appropriately.
Qualifications
- Qualified in English law (Solicitor or equivalent).
- Approximately 1–4 years PQE (indicative) with experience gained at a reputable law firm or within an in‑house legal team.
- Demonstrable experience in commercial contracting, including digital/e‑commerce, SaaS, licensing and distribution arrangements.
- Strong drafting, negotiation and stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to operate with minimal supervision.
- Adaptable, commercially minded and willing to develop new practice areas as required.
Skills
Experience
English law qualified lawyer with approximately 1 to 4 years PQE, combining exposure to complex commercial matters either at a reputable private practice or in an in‑house legal function.
Education
Law degree and English law qualification (Solicitor or equivalent).
Workplace
This position is based in London, England, UK.
Culture
Burberry blends a strong creative heritage with a forward-looking, values-driven culture that emphasises sustainability and innovation. The workplace is collaborative and cross-functional, encouraging commercial pragmatism and a commitment to high standards of governance across global operations.
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