In-house EL/PL Lawyer

Think Legal Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality business is seeking an In-house EL/PL Lawyer in Greater Manchester. The successful candidate will provide essential legal advice across the business, specializing in EL/PL claims and supporting various legal areas including contract negotiation and compliance. Candidates must be UK qualified solicitors experienced in EL/PL work, with desirable experience advising hospitality or retail sectors. This role offers a tremendous opportunity to grow within a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• UK qualified solicitor with EL/PL claims experience.
• Desirable to have in-house experience in hospitality or retail.
• Strong understanding of compliance and regulatory frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice including EL/PL, contract, and corporate work.
• Draft and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts.
• Support property transactions and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Assist with dispute resolution and deliver training on legal matters.

Skills

Experience in EL/PL claims

Legal advice provision

Contract drafting and negotiation

Compliance knowledge

Education

UK qualified solicitor

Job description

In-house EL/PL Lawyer – Greater Manchester

A leading hospitality business based in Greater Manchester has a rare opportunity for a lawyer from an EL/PL background to join the team. This fantastic opportunity for a lawyer with EL/PL skills to generalise into a wider role.

The Role

As an In-house Legal Counsel and reporting into the General Counsel you will be providing legal advice across the business and will be advising on legal risks, contracts, commercial operations, and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice across the group, including contract, corporate and EL/PL work.
• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts.
• Support property transactions, acquisitions, and lease arrangements.
• Liaise with external counsel when specialist advice is required.
• Ensure the group complies with all relevant regulations (e.g. GDPR, health & safety, consumer law).
• Assist with dispute resolution and litigation as needed.
• Deliver training and guidance to internal teams on legal matters.

Requirements

To be considered for the role you will be UK qualified solicitor with experience in EL /PL claims. Experience working in-house or advising hospitality, retail, or property clients is desirable but not essential.