Legal Counsel - Commercial - UK & US -(M&F) UK872835

CompanyMorgan Philips Group

LocationLondon Area, United Kingdom

Posted At11/12/2025

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Occupation Type

Legal professionals not elsewhere classified.

Occupation Code Skill LevelHigher Skilled

Sponsorship Salary Threshold

£41,700 (£21.38 per hour)

Standard minimum applies

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Description

Legal Counsel – Commercial - UK & US

London (Hybrid – 4 days per week in office)

£100,000 - £110,000

Permanent Role

Role Overview:

Morgan Philips Specialist Recruitment are presently representing an international extended-stay hospitality business in their search for an In House Legal Counsel to join their team.

The successful candidate would take ownership of all legal matters across the business with a key focus on Commercial Law and Employment Law for our client's UK and US entities. You would also focus on legal matters arising around facilities and operations. You will manage legal affairs internally while strategically engaging external counsel when necessary.

Key Accountabilities:

Commercial Law

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

Employment & HR Law

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

Facilities & Operations

Handle property and facilities-related legal matters
Review lease agreements and property contracts
Manage regulatory compliance for business operation
Advise on health and safety legal requirements

Legal Operations Management

Serve as primary legal resource across all business functions
Maintain and update legal documentation and processes
Manage relationships with external legal counsel
Implement cost-effective legal solutions to reduce external counsel dependency
Conduct legal risk assessments and provide strategic advice to leadership

About You:

UK qualified solicitor
Minimum 5-7 years post-qualification experience
Strong commercial law background with in-house experience preferred
Experience in employment law and HR legal matters
US law experience
Experience working with international business structures
Understanding of cross-border legal requirements