Legal Counsel - In-house

JR United Kingdom; Gloucester; Hybrid; GBP 76,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic hospitality company in Gloucester is looking for a Legal Counsel to oversee legal matters and ensure compliance with regulations. The role offers flexibility with the option to work three days a week, while being present in the office on workdays. Key responsibilities include contract negotiation and providing legal guidance to the executive team. Candidates should have a strong background in commercial or corporate law and experience with GDPR compliance.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years' experience in private practice at a law firm.
• Strong post-qualified experience in commercial, corporate, or technology law.
• Expertise in data protection and compliance, including GDPR.

Responsibilities

• Play a key role in client contract negotiations.
• Provide legal guidance to the executive team.
• Ensure compliance with UK and international regulations.
• Develop and deliver legal training sessions.

Skills

Contract Negotiation

Legal Compliance

Risk Management

Data Protection

Stakeholder Communication

Organisational Skills

Problem-solving

Education

Qualified Solicitor (UK)

Job description

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Location: Gloucester
Salary: Up to £90,000 FTE (pro-rata for part-time)
Sector: Hospitality

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

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

This role offers flexibility, and we welcome applications from those who are interested in working 3 days per week.

However, you will need to be in the office in Gloucester for work days.

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 you'll enjoy a high degree of autonomy, you'll also be supported by the executive team and external legal advisors as needed.

Key Responsibilities

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

You must be able to live and work without restriction in the UK.