Head of Legal - GNFR

Overview

We’re Kingfisher, A team made up of over 70,000 passionate people who bring Kingfisher - and all our other brands: B&Q, Screwfix, Brico Depot, Castorama and Koctas to life. Guided by our purpose Better Homes. Better Lives. For Everyone. We believe a better world starts with better homes, and we work every day to make that a reality. Join us and help shape the future of home improvement.

Reporting into the Legal Director this opportunity will allow you to play a leading role within Kingfisher Group Legal, shaping the legal support behind our global GNFR Procurement function. You’ll partner with senior leaders on complex commercial decisions, provide strategic direction on risk and contracting, and lead the development of a modern, commercially focused legal service that supports our purpose: Better Homes. Better Lives. For Everyone.

What's the job?

• Lead the legal support for Kingfisher’s GNFR sourcing activity, providing clear, practical and commercially grounded advice.

 

• Lead the negotiation, drafting and review of strategic or complex supplier contracts, supporting documents and non-standard arrangements.

 

• Advise on supplier due diligence, contractual risk, disputes and claims, finding solutions that support business priorities while protecting Kingfisher.

 

• Build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders across Procurement, HR, Design, Finance, Audit, Tax, Treasury and Compliance.

 

• Provide clear updates on significant legal matters, emerging risks, potential litigation, performance and opportunities to improve.

 

• Develop scalable legal support through legal technology, standardisation, self-service tools and automation.

 

• Lead, coach and develop the GNFR Legal team, setting clear priorities and creating an inclusive and collaborative working environment.

What you'll bring

• Qualification as a lawyer in England and Wales, with substantial relevant experience and the ability to operate effectively in a senior in-house leadership role.

 

• Strong experience of complex commercial negotiations, strategic procurement arrangements and clear, robust contract drafting.

 

• Experience of leading, coaching and developing lawyers or other legal professionals, including prioritising and allocating work.

 

• Sound judgement and the confidence to balance legal risk with commercial priorities in a fast-paced organisation.

 

• The ability to build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders across different functions, countries and cultures, alongside an interest in simplifying and improving legal services through technology.

How We WorkWe believe in flexibility and balance. Our hybrid model blends home working for focus with time spent connecting and collaborating - whether in our offices or at offsite locations. On average, around 60% of your time will involve in-person collaboration.

We value the perspectives new team members bring and encourage you to apply - even if you don’t meet 100% of the requirements.

What We Offer

An inclusive environment where your potential is limited only by your imagination. We encourage new ideas, support experimentation, and strive to create a workplace where everyone can be their best self. Find out more about Diversity & Inclusion at Kingfisher here.

We also offer a competitive benefits package and plenty of opportunities to stretch and grow your career. Scroll down below to find out more about our benefits.

Diversity & InclusionOur customers come from all walks of life - and so do we. We’re committed to ensuring all colleagues, future colleagues, and applicants are treated equally, regardless of age, gender, marital or civil partnership status, ethnicity, culture, religion, belief, political opinion, disability, gender identity, gender expression, or sexual orientation.

Interested? Great, apply now and help us to Power the Possible.

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