SilverDoor is seeking an experienced In‑House Legal Counsel to join our growing team and take ownership of all legal matters across the business. This is a comprehensive legal role that will serve as the primary point of contact for legal requirements spanning Commercial, HR, and Facilities functions. The successful candidate will manage legal affairs internally while strategically engaging external counsel when necessary.
Responsibilities
* Draft, review, and negotiate client contracts and commercial agreements.
* Handle urgent client and employee contract requirements.
* Manage vendor agreements and supplier contracts.
* Advise on business transactions and commercial risk management.
* Ensure compliance with commercial regulations and industry standards.
* Draft and review employment contracts and policies.
* Advise on HR matters including disciplinary procedures, redundancies, and employment disputes.
* Ensure compliance with UK employment law and regulations.
* Support international employment matters across our global operations.
* Manage employee relations legal issues.
* Handle property and facilities‑related legal matters.
* Review lease agreements and property contracts.
* Manage regulatory compliance for business operations.
* Advise on health and safety legal requirements.
* Serve as primary legal resource across all business functions.
* Maintain and update legal documentation and processes.
* Manage relationships with external legal counsel (including Cripps and other firms).
* Implement cost‑effective legal solutions to reduce external counsel dependency.
* Conduct legal risk assessments and provide strategic advice to leadership.
Experience & Qualifications
* UK‑qualified solicitor with a current practising certificate.
* Minimum 5–7 years of post‑qualification experience.
* Strong commercial law background with in‑house experience preferred.
* Experience in employment law and HR legal matters.
* US law experience (essential).
* Knowledge of Singaporean and Spanish law would be an additional bonus.
* Experience working with international business structures.
* Understanding of cross‑border legal requirements.
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