Senior Legal Counsel

Haven; Hemel Hempstead; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Haven is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel in Hemel Hempstead to provide strategic legal guidance across business areas. This hybrid role requires a qualified solicitor with 6+ years of experience in commercial law, delivering expert advice on operational and compliance matters while contributing to business strategy.

Benefits

Holiday allowance that rises with service

Annual bonus

20% discount on Haven and Warner Hotels

Comprehensive wellbeing support

Access to corporate box at the O2 Arena

Learning and Development opportunities

Enhanced family friendly policies

Qualifications

• At least 6 years PQE in a relevant field.
• Strong background in commercial contracts, M&A, and consumer law.
• Experience in data protection, especially GDPR.

Responsibilities

• Providing legal advice on operational issues.
• Advising on high-value contracts and M&A activity.
• Ensuring compliance with data privacy laws.

Skills

Commercial awareness

Excellent communication

Problem-solving

Negotiation

Education

England & Wales qualified solicitor/barrister

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Senior Legal Counsel
Hemel Hempstead (Hybrid – 3 days office / 2 days remote)
Annual salary + bonus and benefits

Your Opportunity:

Are you a strategic legal expert looking for a rewarding position where you can truly contribute? As Senior Legal Counsel, you'll be instrumental in delivering expert legal guidance throughout our various operational and functional business areas. Reporting to the General Counsel, you’ll be a trusted partner to senior stakeholders, supporting the business in navigating complex legal matters while promoting commercial success.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Providing day-to-day legal advice on operational issues across the business.
• Advising on complex, high-value commercial and IT contracts.
• Supporting M&A activity, including due diligence.
• Handling commercial disputes and working with external legal counsel as required.
• Ensuring compliance with data privacy laws, including GDPR.
• Advising on consumer-facing products, advertising, and marketing.
• Managing external legal counsel spend and maintaining legal playbooks.
• Contributing significantly to the senior leadership team and assisting with strategic decision-making.

What We’d Like You to Bring:

• England & Wales qualified solicitor/barrister with at least 6 years PQE.
• Substantial background in commercial contracts, M&A, and consumer law.
• Knowledge of data protection laws and confidence in spotting GDPR issues.
• Ability to advise on a broad range of legal matters, from real estate to employment.
• Possesses a forward-thinking mindset that encourages innovation and collaboration.
• Excellent communication abilities, coupled with experience in advising senior stakeholders.
• Well-suited for environments characterised by rapid development and change.
• Previous in-house legal experience.

Those with a commercial legal background who are interested in taking on a prominent position are encouraged to get in touch!

What’s In It For You?

• Holiday allowance that rises with service, plus a ‘Holiday Buy Scheme’
• Annual bonus
• 20% discount on both Haven and Warner Hotels holiday for you, family and friends
• Comprehensive wellbeing support
• Access to the Bourne Leisure corporate box at the O2 Arena, London
• Exclusive discounts with corporate partners
• Exciting career pathways, including Learning and Development opportunities such as Apprenticeships and Degrees
• Enhanced family friendly policies and pay (eligibility criteria applied)

Who are we?

We’re part of an award-winning Bourne Leisure family, which includes Haven & Warner Hotels. We have 9,000 team members and 39 seaside locations, with our HQ based in Hemel Hempstead.

What’s it like to work with us?

Working with us is defined by our exceptional people and teams. At Haven, we pride ourselves on our Breath of Fresh Air culture, which values and supports every team member. We prioritize openness and transparency, allowing our team members to be their authentic selves. We operate a hybrid working model, spending about 50% of your week at the office, occasionally at external events or on Park.

What can you expect during the recruitment process?

The interview process may include up to 3 stages and could contain a presentation or skills test, depending on the role.