Trading Law Advisor

GBRS are currently looking for a Trading Law Advisor, to join our client on a permanent basis, who are based in Yeovil. This is a friendly, national and reputable company.

The main duties/responsibilities of this role are to:

• Stay abreast of relevant laws, regulations and industry standards, applicable to the retail environment.


• Horizon scanning for future changes in regulations and assess any emerging risk to the business, collaborating with Line Manager and team in progressing any key activity or change to meet ongoing compliance and regulatory requirements.


• Provide commercially sound risk based regulatory compliance support and advice to internal stakeholders.


• Develop, implement and maintain compliance policies and procedures; to align with applicable regulations and laws, in conjunction with Kingfisher.


• Proactively conduct appropriate risk assessments, collaborating with internal departments; to identify potential compliance issues and mitigate such related risk.


• Monitor, investigate and report as required on compliance status.


• Assist the Legal Commercial Team with ad hoc related matters as required.


• Escalate key concerns/challenges where required to Legal Specialist, updating on general activity/ongoing project status - gaining additional advice and support where required.

Essential experience:

• Proven experience of providing regulatory and/or compliance advice and training, in particular relating to consumer and data protection, and advertising.


• Confident in presenting challenges, project updates and resolution options to stakeholders, at all levels.


• Adept at achieving the balance between legal risk and business priorities.


• Complete tasks accurately, on time and to a high standard.


• Ability to manage competing priorities alongside stakeholders’ expectations.


• 3 years’+ experience in a Regulatory or Compliance role, ideally from an inhouse position.

The Trading Law Advisor role includes hyrbid working, with 2-3 in the office and the rest WFH.

*Salary circa £45k, based on experience and interview.* 

Please apply with your CV or call us to discuss in more detail - thank you.