Legal Counsel : In:house

TipTopJob; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing hospitality company in Gloucester is seeking an In-House Legal Counsel to oversee legal matters and compliance. This role offers high autonomy, with responsibilities including contractual negotiations and stakeholder communication. Ideal candidates will be qualified solicitors with significant experience in corporate law and data protection.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years' experience in private practice.
• Experience in commercial, corporate, or technology law required.
• Expertise in data protection and GDPR compliance.

Responsibilities

• Review, draft, and negotiate commercial contracts.
• Ensure compliance with UK and international laws.
• Identify legal risks and advise on mitigation strategies.

Skills

Contract Negotiation

Legal Compliance

Risk Management

Data Privacy

Stakeholder Communication

Problem Solving

Organizational Skills

Education

Qualified Solicitor (UK)

Job description

The Role: In-House Legal Counsel

Location: Gloucester

Salary: Up to GBP 90,000 FTE (pro-rata for part-time)

Sector: Hospitality

We are working with a dynamic and growing hospitality company to find a qualified Legal Counsel to join their team.

This is a unique opportunity to take full ownership of legal matters, shape your role, and make a real impact, supporting group expansion in the UK and internationally.

This role offers flexibility, and applications from those interested in working 3 days per week are welcome. However, you will need to be in the Gloucester office on workdays.

About The Role

You 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 enjoying a high degree of autonomy, you will also be supported by the executive team and external legal advisors as needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Contract Negotiation and Drafting: Review, draft, and negotiate a variety of commercial contracts, including client, vendor, and outsourcing agreements.
• Legal Compliance and Regulatory Guidance: Ensure compliance with UK and international laws, covering corporate governance, employment, and commercial regulations.
• Risk Management and Mitigation: Identify legal risks and advise stakeholders on strategies to reduce them.
• Data Privacy and Security: Oversee data protection compliance (including GDPR) and advise on best practices.
• Stakeholder Communication and Reporting: Deliver clear, practical legal advice to non-legal colleagues, ensuring business and legal alignment.
• Corporate and Commercial Matters: Support key transactions, including mergers, acquisitions, and strategic partnerships.
• Training and 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.

All About You

• Qualified Solicitor (UK) with strong post-qualification 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.

If you are a proactive, business-savvy legal professional ready to take on a high-impact role, we want to hear from you. Send your CV to [contact details]. You must be able to live and work without restriction in the UK.

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