Legal Counsel - In-house
- Gloucester
- £90,000 per year
- Permanent
- Part-time
Salary:Up to £90,000 FTE (pro-rata for part-time)
Sector:HospitalityWe are working with a dynamic and growing hospitality company to find them a qualified Legal Counsel to join their team.This is a unique opportunity to take full ownership of legal matters where you can shape your role and make a real impact, supporting group expansion in the UK and internationally.This role offers flexibility, and we welcome applications from those who are interested in working 3 days per week.However, you will need to be in the office in Gloucester for work days.About the RoleYou will play a key role in client contract negotiations, provide legal guidance to the executive team and wider business, and ensure compliance with UK and international regulations. While you’ll enjoy a high degree of autonomy, you’ll also be supported by the executive team and external legal advisors as needed.Key Responsibilities
- Contract Negotiation & Drafting:Review, draft, and negotiate a variety of commercial contracts, including client, vendor, and outsourcing agreements.
- Legal Compliance & Regulatory Guidance:Ensure compliance with UK and international laws, covering corporate governance, employment, and commercial regulations.
- Risk Management & Mitigation:Identify legal risks and advise stakeholders on strategies to reduce them.
- Data Privacy & Security:Oversee data protection compliance (including GDPR) and advise on best practices.
- Stakeholder Communication & Reporting:Deliver clear, practical legal advice to non-legal colleagues, ensuring business and legal alignment.
- Corporate & Commercial Matters:Support key transactions, including mergers, acquisitions, and strategic partnerships.
- Training & Education:Develop and deliver legal training sessions to internal teams, fostering a culture of compliance.
- Manage External Legal Providers:Oversee relationships and billing with specialist legal advisors.
- Due Diligence:Lead the due diligence process for group transactions.
- Alignment:Align existing agreements with external advisors and develop engagement frameworks.
- Review and Protection:Conduct comprehensive reviews of all legal matters to ensure compliance and protection.
- Qualified Solicitor (UK) with strong post-qualified experience in commercial, corporate, or technology law.
- Minimum two years’ experience in private practice at a law firm.
- Proven experience managing legal risks on complex projects and large-scale programmes.
- Expertise in data protection and compliance, including GDPR and data security.
- Strong organisational and problem-solving skills, able to work autonomously and manage multiple projects.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to translate legal concepts for non-legal colleagues.
- Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) experience is highly desirable.