In-House Solicitor

Location: Altrincham, WA15 8RE, United Kingdom

Address: Hale Road

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We are seeking an In-House Solicitor to join our legal team and support the business with a wide range of legal matters. Britannia Hotels have 64 hotels across the UK, offering over 10,000 bedrooms. Our hotels can be found in prime cities across the UK, as well as near major airports, in coastal, beach-front towns, or surrounded by stunning countryside.

The Role
As an In-House Solicitor, you will be providing legal advice across the business. You will be advising on legal risks, contracts, commercial operations, compliance, and more. You shall report directly to the General Counsel.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide legal advice across the group, including contract, corporate and property
• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts
• Support property transactions, acquisitions, and lease arrangements
• Liaise with external counsel when specialist advice is required
• Ensure the group complies with all relevant regulations (e.g. GDPR, health & safety, consumer law)
• Assist with dispute resolution and litigation as needed
• Deliver training and guidance to internal teams on legal matters

Requirements:

• Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales (or relevant jurisdiction)
• Ideally with experience in commercial and property law
• Experience working in-house or advising hospitality, retail, or property clients is desirable but not essential
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and Outlook
• Able to communicate via telephone and email
• Able to work towards deadlines
• Have strong observational, time management and communication skills
• Strong negotiation and drafting skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, commercial environment
• Clear communicator with a proactive and collaborative approach

What We Offer:

• A competitive salary
• Career development opportunities throughout the UK
• Significant staff discount rates when staying at one of our 60+ hotels in the UK
• 50% discount off food and drink if staying at one of our hotels
• Friends and family hotel stay discounts
• Reduced membership at our Leisure clubs
• Free meals on duty (when applicable)
• Employee referral scheme
• Up to 28 days holiday including bank holidays per annum.
• Auto enrolment pension scheme

We are an equal opportunities employer. We require all employees to provide us with evidence of their right to work in the UK. All data will be stored in accordance with our privacy policy found on our website. Strictly no agencies. No commissions or other charges will be paid in any circumstances.

Job Type: Full-time

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person