Senior Legal Counsel - Leading hospitality business

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality business seeks a Senior Legal Counsel in London to provide legal advice on commercial contracts, regulatory compliance, and M&A transactions. This role involves supporting the senior leadership team in strategic decision-making and improving legal processes across diverse areas.

Qualifications

• Skilled in providing legal advice on commercial contract negotiations.
• Proficient in data protection laws and GDPR compliance.
• Experienced in M&A transactions and contract review.

Responsibilities

• Offer ongoing legal support and strategic guidance on operational matters.
• Provide expert legal advice on commercial contracts and regulatory compliance.
• Act as a key member of the senior leadership team.

Skills

Legal advice on commercial contracts

Data protection laws

Consumer law

Mergers and acquisitions

Regulatory compliance

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Client:

Heriot Brown In-House Legal Recruitment

Location:

london, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Views:

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Posted:

14.06.2025

Expiry Date:

29.07.2025

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Job Description:

Offer ongoing legal support and strategic guidance on day-to-day operational matters.

Provide expert legal advice across a diverse range of areas, including:

• High-value, complex, and business-critical commercial and IT contracts.
• Consumer-facing products and services, ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Commercial disputes, collaborating with external counsel when necessary.
• Data privacy and security, ensuring adherence to relevant laws and regulations.
• Mergers and acquisitions (M&A), including due diligence and transaction support.
• Advertising and marketing, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations.
• Develop, manage, and enhance legal databases, precedents, and playbooks to improve efficiency and consistency.
• Act as a key member of the senior leadership team, actively contributing to operational decision-making and aligning legal strategies with business objectives.

Requirements:

• Skilled in providing legal advice on commercial contract negotiations.
• Proficient in data protection laws, with a strong ability to identify and address GDPR compliance issues.
• Well-versed in consumer law, ensuring regulatory adherence and risk management.
• Comfortable handling a diverse range of multi-disciplinary legal matters on a daily basis.
• Experienced in M&A transactions, including conducting due diligence and contract review.
• A versatile legal professional with expertise across real estate, litigation, employment, commercial, and corporate law.