In-House Counsel

SilverDoor; Chiswick; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing legal team in Chiswick, West London, is seeking an experienced In-House Legal Counsel to manage all legal matters across the business. The role involves drafting and reviewing contracts, advising on employment law, and ensuring compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate will be a UK qualified solicitor with 5-7 years of experience in commercial and HR law. A vibrant work environment with social activities is offered.

Benefits

Team atmosphere

Breakout spaces

Vibrant social scene

Qualifications

• Minimum 5-7 years post-qualification experience.
• Experience working with international business structures.
• Understanding of cross-border legal requirements.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate client contracts and commercial agreements.
• Advise on HR matters including disciplinary procedures and disputes.
• Manage relationships with external legal counsel.

Skills

UK qualified solicitor

Strong commercial law background

Experience in employment law

Legal risk assessments

Job description

Location: Chiswick, West London

Company : SilverDoor

SilverDoor is seeking an experienced In-House Legal Counsel to join our growing team and take ownership of all legal matters across the business. This is a comprehensive legal role that will serve as the primary point of contact for legal requirements spanning Commercial, HR, and Facilities functions. The successful candidate will manage legal affairs internally while strategically engaging external counsel when necessary.

Commercial Law

• Draft, review, and negotiate client contracts and commercial agreements
• Handle urgent client and employee contract requirements
• Manage vendor agreements and supplier contracts
• Advise on business transactions and commercial risk management
• Ensure compliance with commercial regulations and industry standards

Employment & HR Law

• Draft and review employment contracts and policies
• Advise on HR matters including disciplinary procedures, redundancies, and employment disputes
• Ensure compliance with UK employment law and regulations
• Support international employment matters across our global operations
• Manage employee relations legal issues

Facilities & Operations

• Handle property and facilities-related legal matters
• Review lease agreements and property contracts
• Manage regulatory compliance for business operation
• Advise on health and safety legal requirements

Legal Operations Management

• Serve as primary legal resource across all business functions
• Maintain and update legal documentation and processes
• Manage relationships with external legal counsel (including Cripps and other firms)
• Implement cost-effective legal solutions to reduce external counsel dependency
• Conduct legal risk assessments and provide strategic advice to leadership

Experience

• UK qualified solicitor with current practicing certificate
• Minimum 5-7 years post-qualification experience
• Strong commercial law background with in-house experience preferred
• Experience in employment law and HR legal matters
• US law experience
• Singaporean and Spanish legal knowledge would be an additional bonus
• Experience working with international business structures
• Understanding of cross-border legal requirements

What we offer

Our offices are primed to engender a team atmosphere, with breakout spaces provided for you to enjoy time with your colleagues, In addition to a fantastic work environment, you can look forward to a vibrant social scene outside the workplace with events, parties and activities held year round for everyone to enjoy.