We are looking for an experienced and commercially minded Legal and Compliance Supervisor to join our recruitment business.
The ideal candidate will have strong recruitment industry experience, particularly in commercial contracts and contract negotiation. This is a hands‑on role, working closely with the commercial and operational teams to provide practical legal support across the business.
You will report to our external Head of Legal and will be responsible for managing day‑to‑day legal matters, with support and guidance on more complex issues where required.
Key Responsibilities
- Review, draft and negotiate commercial contracts, including client agreements, supplier agreements, terms of business and NDAs.
- Work closely with sales and management teams to negotiate contracts and resolve contractual issues.
- Provide practical, commercially focused legal advice to the business.
- Identify and manage contractual and commercial risks.
- Advise on recruitment‑specific legal matters.
- Provide support on data protection and GDPR matters.
- Assist with civil and commercial disputes and liaise with external solicitors where appropriate.
- Support international compliance and cross‑border contractual matters.
- Maintain and improve contract templates, processes and legal documentation.
- Manage contractors onboarding and compliance
- Escalate more complex or high‑risk matters to the external Head of Legal.
About You
We are looking for a proactive, reliable and commercially focused legal professional with previous experience working within the recruitment industry.
You will ideally have:
- At least 2 / 3 years' experience working in recruitment, either in‑house or within a legal/commercial function supporting recruitment businesses.
- Strong experience in commercial contract drafting, review and negotiation.
- Good knowledge of contract and commercial law.
- Experience with data protection/GDPR.
- An understanding of civil and commercial disputes.
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
- The ability to provide concise, accurate and commercially focused advice.
- A practical, solutions-focused approach and the confidence to work independently.
- Strong knowledge of compliance requirements across EU countries (contract recruitment specific)
The successful candidate will be ambitious, commercially aware and comfortable working in a fast‑paced recruitment environment, whilst knowing when to seek guidance from the external Head of Legal.
Recruitment industry experience is essential.
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