ABOUT WATG
WATG is the world's preeminent destination and hospitality design firm. We are employee-owned, home to more than 500 professionals globally, located remotely and in our offices in Atlantic City, California, Dallas, New York, Honolulu, London, Singapore, and Shanghai.
Our approach to design applies a hospitality ethos to the development of all shapes and sizes. From initial feasibility studies to finishing touches, we operate globally as an integrated, multidisciplinary practice. Along with our interior design studio, Wimberly Interiors, we specialize in hospitality, gaming + entertainment, urban + mixed-use, and high-end residential design.
We were founded in Honolulu in 1945, and the spirit of the islands taught us to focus on community strength, self-reliance, and sustainability – which we still prioritize today. We passionately believe that culture and heritage are the roots that lead to long-term resilience. We stay true to our values of designing spaces that respect, protect, and enhance the natural magic of their surroundings while delivering long-term value for our clients and their communities.
WATG & Wimberly Interiors is hiring a Legal Counsel for our office in London.
ROLE
The Legal Counsel provides legal guidance and support to WATG and Wimberly Interiors across global projects and business operations, with a primary focus on Europe and the Middle East. Working as part of a lean in-house legal team, the role supports commercial contracting, risk management, and compliance activities in alignment with the firm's business objectives.
RESPONSIBILITIES
* Provides legal guidance and support to project teams and business stakeholders across regions
* Reviews, drafts, and negotiates a wide range of commercial agreements, including client professional services agreements, subconsultant agreements, vendor contracts, NDAs, and related project documentation
* Supports projects throughout the full lifecycle, including RFP/RFQ review and contract administration inquiries
* Identifies, assesses, and manages legal and commercial risk, escalating material issues as appropriate
* Coordinates with local and external counsel on jurisdiction-specific legal, regulatory, and compliance matters
* Supports compliance and regulatory matters relevant to a global professional services or technology-enabled business
* Assists with data protection and privacy matters, including GDPR and international equivalents
* Reviews and comments on advice provided by external legal advisers
* Assists with the development and maintenance of contract templates, guidance notes, and internal legal processes
* Supports internal legal training initiatives and monitors legal developments impacting the business globally
QUALIFICATIONS
* Qualified lawyer admitted to practice in England and Wales, or admitted to another jurisdiction and registered to practice in the UK as a Registered Foreign Lawyer (or equivalent in-house capacity)
* Minimum of 3–5 years of relevant post-qualification experience
* Experience gained in a law firm or in-house legal team within professional services, technology, or a commercial corporate environment
* Strong experience in commercial contract drafting and negotiation
* Working knowledge of legal risk management in a business context
* Strong written and verbal communication skills
* Organized with strong analytical and time management skills
* Experience supporting global or cross-regional work preferred, including exposure to the Middle East (KSA, UAE, Qatar)
*Please include a copy of your resume to be considered for this position.
WATG is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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