In-house Legal Counsel

Boxxe Group; Hemel Hempstead; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A tech-focused company in Hemel Hempstead seeks an experienced In-house Legal Counsel to support its commercial teams. Responsibilities include managing legal risks, negotiating contracts, and ensuring compliance with laws and regulations. The ideal candidate will have a UK legal qualification and experience in a fast-paced environment. This full-time position is hybrid remote, allowing flexibility within the UK. A commitment to sustainability and diversity is central to the company's values.

Benefits

Hybrid working model

Commitment to sustainability

Inclusive work environment

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2-5 years PQE as a UK Qualified lawyer.
• Experience in contract review and negotiation with various stakeholders.
• Strong communication skills to convey legal information effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage legal risks and conduct contract negotiations.
• Support sales teams by reviewing tender documents.
• Draft and negotiate agreements including NDAs and vendor contracts.

Skills

UK Qualified lawyer

Contract negotiation

Communication skills

Risk management

Legal compliance

Education

Legal qualification (2-5 years PQE)

Tools

Abinitio

Environmental Safety

Job description

For us tech has never been about just hardware or software. Its about people. Its our meaningful relationships deep expertise and practical know-how in technology that drive what we do. We put our customers our partners and the environment at the heart of everything we do and our people are the difference that make the difference.

At boxxe we understand we collaborate we simplify we care and we deliver; together we are making tech human.

Job Title

In‑house Legal Counsel

Location

Hybrid Remote / London or Hemel Hempstead

Reporting to

Head of Legal

Security Level

BPSS

Your Mission

You will work closely with the Head of Legal to deliver on the Legal Teams strategic plans and the overall company growth plan. We are constantly going through significant periods of change and growth and this role will be a key component in supporting the commercial teams and putting the right processes in place to ensure the Legal Team can be first class.

How you’ll fit into the big picture

We are looking for an experienced mid‑level Legal Counsel who will provide in‑house legal support and advice in relation to new and existing/renewing business and ensuring that we obtain the maximum commercial advantage from our business relationships whilst minimising/managing risk exposure. The advice and support will cover a range of legal issues including driving revenue and profit legal and regulatory compliance data protection and customer supplier and partner relationships.

What you’ll be doing

• Manage the legal risk exposure across all business areas and contract negotiations.
• Support the bids & tender and sales teams by reviewing tender documents and providing guidance on public framework agreements ensuring legal compliance within offerings.
• Assist with drafting reviewing and negotiating standard agreements including NDAs vendor contracts and customer agreements.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to provide legal support and ensure consistency with company policies.
• Help identify and manage legal risks in day‑to‑day business activities escalating complex issues to the Head of Legal.
• Work with the Head of Legal to enhance legal processes structures and policies.
• Advise on disputes engage in settlements and manage litigation proceedings.
• Improve standard form agreements policies and legal processes through regular compliance monitoring.
• Maintain the company’s legal documents to reflect best practice and legal requirements.
• Monitor statutory/regulatory changes and prepare summaries for internal teams.
• Facilitate implementation of regulatory compliance especially data privacy laws and GDPR.
• Help train employees on legal issues including anti‑corruption ethics and data protection. Creating training materials and delivering training.
• Maintain accurate legal records including contracts policies and filings and ensure companies filings are complete and up to date at Companies House.
• Help co‑ordinate intellectual property matters including tracking filings and managing documentation.
• Participate in compliance audits and vendor assessments related to data privacy and contractual obligations.
• Contribute to process improvements including contract workflows and document management systems.
• Act as a point of contact for routine legal queries from internal teams escalating where necessary.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to ensure alignment with company policies and legal requirements.

What experience we think you’ll need

• UK Qualified lawyer – 2‑5 years PQE either with a law firm or in‑house. Ideally you will have a mix of private practice and in‑house experience but you may also be looking for your first in‑house role.
• Experience reviewing negotiating creating and managing contracts with customers partners resellers etc to protect the interest and risk of the Company and to ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
• Proven track record and ability to work in a high‑pressure sales driven environment with prompt and accurate responses to questions and production of work product.
• Evidence of taking ownership and ability to prioritise and deal with a wide range of business requirements with tight deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal with the ability to simplify and effectively communicate legal information.
• Work with a high level of integrity autonomy and responsibility.
• Public sector contract and framework experience would be an advantage but is not essential.

Key Skills

Abinitio, Environmental Safety, ICWA, Advisory, Fleet, Art

Employment Type

Full Time

Experience

years

Vacancy

1

At boxxe we believe that business should be about more than just profits. Sustainability is a core value. We are committed to reducing our environmental impact encouraging inclusive working environments and trading ethically. Everyone at boxxe is responsible for considering the impact of their actions on the environment and for reducing their carbon footprint through embracing Work from Anywhere (in the UK) principles minimising travel by using virtual technology and adopting sustainable practices.

boxxe embraces diversity. As an equal opportunity employer we are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds perspectives and skills. boxxe does not discriminate based on race religion colour national origin sexual orientation gender identity age marital status veteran status or disability status. All our employment is based on qualification excellence and business need.