Legal Counsel - In-house

The Role: In-House Legal Counsel 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. To view all our vacancies, go to,

Location: Gloucester, South West, GB

Posted Date: 8/2/2025