Legal Counsel

Legal Counsel 

Job Type:                       Permanent 

Hours of Work:              Hybrid (3 days in office)

Location:                        Hemel Hempstead 

Salary:                            Dependant on experience

What we need in a nutshell:

We are looking for a capable and commercially minded Legal Counsel (c.2 PQE) to support the operational legal needs of the business.

This is a broad, hands-on in-house role covering commercial contracts, disputes, compliance and ESG matters. Being trusted to take ownership of day to day issues and translating legal risk into clear, practical advice that enables commercial agility.

Working closely with the General Counsel on higher risk or complex matters, you will be trusted to take ownership of your workload, partner directly with stakeholders and balance risk with pragmatism in a fast moving, service led business.

Who are we?

We’re an ambitious bunch and have huge aspirations. We’ve spent the last 17 years shaking up the Great British Holiday and have no intention of stopping yet! With 27 locations across the UK, we are passionate about providing excellent experiences to our guests and colleagues. Whether that be on the Cornish Coastline or up in Scotland, there’s something for everyone. Want to find out more about our holidays? Check out our website: http://www.awayresorts.co.uk. 

What you’ll be doing:

• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating a wide range of commercial and supplier contracts
• Supporting operational and central teams with day-to-day legal queries
• Translating legal risk into clear, practical advice for non legal colleagues
• Managing disputes and claims proportionately and commercially
• Assisting with regulatory and compliance matters, including consumer facing issues
• Supporting ESG related initiatives, policies and reporting obligations
• Working efficiently using templates, playbooks and agreed processes
• Contributing to improvements in how legal work is prioritised, tracked and delivered
• Operating confidently within agreed risk parameters
• Creating a working atmosphere that Embraces Everyone

Skills, experience and qualities you’ll need:

• Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales with approximately 2–3 years’ PQE
• Strong commercial private practice background with some in-house exposure, or already working in-house within a lean team
• Comfortable dealing directly with business stakeholders
• Experience or interest in legal operations, process improvement or building efficient ways of working would be an advantage.
• Be clear and practical in how you communicate advice
• Be organised and comfortable handling a varied workload
• Be comfortable balancing risk and pragmatism in an operational environment

What we can offer you:

• A role with real responsibility early on
• A chance to build well-rounded in-house judgement
• A chance to use, stretch your skills and build your career in one of the fastest growing and most exciting holiday companies in the UK
• Great discounts on holidays and on park purchases with us for you, friends, and family
• 25 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays
• Enhanced family benefits
• PerkBox employee discount platform
• Life Insurance
• Passion for parks – take your family and work from a park for one week a year.

Want to join our team? Here’s how to apply:

If you're ready to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment, apply now to join the Away Resorts team!  Just click on the Apply Now button and follow the instructions. To find out more about what it’s like to work for Away Resorts check us out at www.awayresorts.co.uk/careers.

Our Promise to You:

Holiday Heroes come with all sorts of different super-powers, and we welcome them all!

We embrace diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities. From our investors to our teams, we love that everyone comes from different backgrounds, allowing us to grow and inspire each other. We’ll never accept any form of discrimination and we’ll forever strive not just for our product to be unique but our people too. After all, wouldn’t it be boring if we were all the same? In short, we want you to bring your whole self to work.