In-House Legal Counsel

Silverdoor; London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in corporate serviced apartments is seeking an experienced In-House Legal Counsel to manage legal affairs across commercial, HR, and operational functions. The role focuses on compliance, contract management, and providing strategic legal advice, supporting various international operations.

Benefits

Company healthcare program

Paid day off for birthday

Qualifications

• Minimum 5-7 years post-qualification experience.
• Strong commercial law background.
• In-house experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate client contracts and commercial agreements.
• Advise on HR matters including disciplinary procedures and redundancies.
• Ensure compliance with UK employment law.

Skills

Commercial Law

Employment Law

Risk Management

Contract Negotiation

Regulatory Compliance

Education

UK qualified solicitor

Job description

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.

• 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 operations
• 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 (essential)
• Experience working with international business structures
• Understanding of cross-border legal requirements

Apply now for the chance to join a unique team with a culture unlike any other!

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Who We Are

We are the world's leading provider of corporate serviced apartments. Working directly with over 3,000 property operators, we provide our clients and customers with the largest collection of serviced apartments in the world, with over 1 million serviced apartments in 126 countries. We pride ourselves on the personal and friendly service we deliver, which sets us apart from the competition and ensures our clients return to us time after time.

As a company, we operate across seven offices in London, Lancaster, Madrid, Denver, Singapore, Dubai, and Hyderabad, and place great value on each member of our team, affectionately called our SilverDoorians. We make sure our people are rewarded for their hard work and look forward to coming to work each day.

Our offices are designed to foster a team atmosphere, with breakout spaces for you to enjoy time with 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—including the famous SilverDoor Christmas Party, a lavish celebration at a top venue!

Other benefits include:

• Company healthcare program with access to thousands of discounted retailers
• A paid day off to celebrate your birthday