Commercial Counsel

Salary

Competitive + Bonus + Excellent Benefits

So, who are we? We are the Wolseley Group
-a leading specialist trade merchant across the UK and Ireland. We pride ourselves on putting our people and customers at the heart of everything we do – and best of all, provide opportunities to develop skills and build careers through our award-winning Wolseley Talent Guild.

Also, did we mention? In addition to the competitive salary, there are also benefits on tap – including annual leave (increasing with length of service), a generous pension scheme (matched up to 9%), potential to earn bonuses, and access to a great range of online and high street discounts.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a high-performing in-house Legal team supporting a major UK business. As a Commercial Counsel based in Warwick
, you will work closely with stakeholders across the Group and have exposure to senior leadership.

• Providing pragmatic, commercially focused legal advice across a wide range of contracts, disputes, projects and compliance matters.
• Acting as a trusted partner to stakeholders at all levels, offering clear, solutions‑driven guidance that balances risk with commercial ambition.
• Leading on the drafting and negotiation of high‑value commercial agreements, including customer, supplier, IT and procurement contracts.
• Supporting strategic corporate projects, material disputes and key compliance areas, helping the business navigate legal and regulatory requirements.
• Delivering engaging legal training and practical guidance to colleagues across the business, helping them navigate legal and commercial issues confidently.
• Contributing to the continuous improvement of the Legal team’s operating model, using data insights and sharing best practice.

• Qualified solicitor with solid commercial experience gained in private practice, in‑house, or a combination of both.
• Strong business mindset with curiosity about how the organisation operates and the wider commercial context.
• Demonstrates sound judgement, clear analytical thinking and the ability to identify key issues quickly and communicate them with clarity.
• Skilled drafter and confident negotiator, able to build strong relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Comfortable operating independently and taking ownership of matters, while also enjoying being part of a supportive and collaborative team.
• Organised, resilient and comfortable managing competing priorities, with an interest in legal operations, innovation and continuous improvement.

We shall look forward to receiving your application!