Commercial Lawyer - Channels

# Commercial Lawyer - Channels Job Req  Date: 15 Jan 2026

Function:
Legal and Governance Unit:
Legal, CoSec & Regulatory Affairs

Location:

Assembly, Bristol, United Kingdom Salary:
Competitive
** Job     Closing Date: 31st January    Locations - Bristol or Belfast 3 days a week on site**##
** Why this job matters
** The Commercial Lawyer will be responsible for providing pragmatic legal support across BT’s consumer channels, covering all key routes to market. This role involves interpreting and advising on a wide range of commercial contracts, working closely with stakeholders to manage legal risk, and enabling day‑to‑day operational decisions while safeguarding BT’s commercial and regulatory position.##
** What you’ll be doing
*** Provide day‑to‑day commercial legal advice to the Consumer unit across multiple sales channels, including retail stores (owned and franchised), field sales, contact centres and digital.
* Draft, review and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts with third‑party partners (for example franchisees, field sales providers, contact centre outsource rs, Pay‑As‑You‑Go distributors, comparison sites and other commercial partners).
* Build strong, trusted relationships with key business stakeholders, developing an in‑depth understanding of their objectives, risks and commercial drivers.
* Interpret existing contracts and provide clear, practical in‑life advice to help stakeholders manage issues, changes and disputes.
* Support new business and channel initiatives by identifying legal risks and proposing pragmatic, commercial solutions that enable growth while protecting BT’s interests.
* Work closely with colleagues in the wider legal team to ensure a consistent approach to contracting, risk management and governance across Consumer.
* Keep up to date with relevant legal and regulatory developments affecting consumer channels and reflect these in advice, templates and ways of working.##
** Skills and Experiences**##
* Qualified solicitor with a Bachelor's degree in Law (or equivalent legal qualification).
* 2–5 years' post-qualification experience (PQE) in commercial, contracts or business law (private practice and/or in-house).
* Experience advising on, drafting and negotiating commercial agreements, ideally including contracts with third‑party providers, franchise or channel partners, and/or outsourced service providers.
* Ability to build strong, trusted relationships with business stakeholders, quickly understand their commercial drivers, and provide clear, pragmatic in‑life legal advice.
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with sound legal judgment and the ability to balance legal risk with commercial objectives.## ## Company Culture We foster a culture of integrity, accountability, and continuous improvement. Our team is dedicated to maintaining high standards of compliance and risk management.##
** Benefits
* ** Annual on-target bonus 10% (personal and company multipliers)
* BT Pension scheme; minimum 5% employee contribution, BT contribution 10%
* Life Assurance
* Direct share scheme
* Exclusive colleague discounts on our latest and greatest BT broadband packages
* 50% off EE mobile pay monthly or SIM only plans and 50% discount for friends and family on EE SIM only plans
* My Discounts gives colleagues access to unbeatable savings on everyday purchases at hundreds of retailers
* Discounted EE TV including TNT Sport and the NOW Entertainment membership
* Great support for working parents including pay whilst on maternity, adoptive, and paternity leave
* Option to join the Healthcare Cash Plan or other benefits such as dental insurance, gym memberships etc.
* 25 days annual leave (not including bank holidays), increasing with service with buy holiday option
* Volunteering days so you can give back to your local community
* Brand new electric vehicle salary sacrifice arrangement, known as 'My EV'##
** Our leadership standards
**** Looking in:*
* ** Leading inclusively and Safely
** I inspire and build trust through self-awareness, honesty and integrity.  
** Owning outcomes
** I take the right decisions that benefit the broader organisation.
** Looking out:*
* ** Delivering for the…