Legal Counsel

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 sheila@corecruitment.com You must be able to live and work without restriction in the UK. To view all our vacancies, go to, www.corecruitment.com

Location: Gloucester, UK, GB

Posted Date: 8/4/2025