in-house Legal Counsel

In house Legal Counsel

Location: Gloucester/Hybrid

Position type: Full time, Permanent

Salary: £60,000 - £67,500

Department: Legal

Ref no: UKLC-FH-112022

Closing date: n/a

Reports to: CEO

Since 1999, Fasthosts has been designing new ways to give customers everything they need to manage and control their online space and we've become one of the leading internet technology businesses in the UK.

We're a team of tech-focused entrepreneurs, offering the latest innovations across our range of services including domain names, shared web hosting, business-class email, dedicated & virtual servers, cloud hosting, secure online storage, and online backup.

We are looking for a talented and highly motivated Legal Counsel to support our growing business.

So what's the job?

Reporting directly to the CEO, Fasthosts Legal Counsel helps to ensure that Fasthosts complies with laws and regulations while carrying out its business and operations. The main areas of responsibility include advising board members and managers on relevant laws, responding to litigation, and overseeing the development of legal policies and procedures in the company.

Our Legal Counsel works closely with both internal stakeholders (including our Parent Company IONOS with any UK-based requirements) plus external stakeholders (such as UK law enforcement agencies and regulators).

Additionally, our Legal Counsel acts as the organisational lead on Data Privacy and Compliance topics, helping to ensure good governance of Fasthosts Internet Ltd in line with UK corporate governance and intercompany policy.

What will you get up to?

• Act as lead for local legal guidance, presenting legal advice to Fasthosts Directors and Managers Manage, review, and draft the company's general terms and conditions, special offer terms, acceptable use policies, privacy policies, etc
• Review, negotiate, and amend supplier, partner, and customer agreements (such as professional services, software licensing & property leases, and corporate transactions)
• Draft and manage templated customer agreements to support the Fasthosts new Managed Service Business
• Take responsibility for regulatory issues including data protection and general Internet law regulation, where necessary provides legal briefing/training to the UK business
• Represent the company in litigation cases
• Keep the business informed and up to date on new laws and regulations that might be applicable.
• Act as Data Protection Officer for Fasthosts. take responsibility for coordination of crucial compliance topics
• Act as point of contact for external agencies/regulators (law enforcement agencies, ASA, FCA, Trading Standards).
• Recognise, manage and record legal risks, and be responsible for local legal risk register
• Support corporate governance for Fasthosts on topics such as drafting/reviewing intercompany agreements and managing changes/updates to Companies House
• Support Governance of Fasthosts Internet Ltd Board and updates to Company House Support parent company Ionos on UK legal matters when local expertise is required

What experience do you need under your belt?

This position is ideal for someone with a background in an in-house legal role looking for their next opportunity, or a postgraduate looking to further build on their commercial experience.

This role offers a diverse range of topics and needs an organised individual who thrives in a dynamic work environment, who is able to manage their time efficiently (and manage stakeholders accordingly).

We do next expect you to have done everything we have listed above (now that would be a miracle) but if you can tick a few of the boxes below then pop your application over and let's have a chat.

• Law Degree or equivalent (preferably with professional qualifications)
• Professional experience of at least 2 years equivalent in an in-house legal department working in a commercial environment
• Ability to manage legal projects/initiatives on behalf of the company
• Demonstrable ability to work in a fast-paced environment with strong organisational, prioritisation, and time management skills
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills used to demonstrate good negotiation and mediation skills
• Experience defining policy, processes, and procedures

For this role you do not need to have worked in the industry before, but any exposure you have to supporting online service providers, subscription-based businesses, or Service sales would be beneficial.

But what about you?

It's as much about you as it is about us. We welcome anyone who pushes themselves and wants to be challenged every day. We value what each person brings to the table, from amazing ideas to great work attitudes. That's why it's only fair that we give as much as we receive. We offer loads of benefits to support your health (both physical and mental) and your work/life balance. We also encourage personal and professional growth with tailored development plans.

More benefits include (but are by no means limited to):

• 27 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Hybrid working policy
• Contributory pension scheme
• Private healthcare and Life assurance
• Employee assistance programmes
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free parking close to our offices in a vibrant city centre location
• Free soft drinks, fruit and excellent coffee available in our multiple break rooms.

And of course the fun stuff! When you spend so much time with your colleagues we want to make sure you have the benefit of social events, summer and Christmas parties, fitness groups, running teams and so much more.

INTERESTED?

So, like the sound of working at Fasthosts? We don't blame you, we think it's pretty great too! Send us your application and if we think you might fit the bill a member of our recruitment team will be in touch for an initial call to talk about what to expect next.

We can't wait to hear from you!

As an equal opportunities employer, Fasthosts is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.

We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join Fasthosts.

Notice to Agency and Search Firm Representatives: Fasthosts is not accepting unsolicited resumes from agencies and/or search firms for this job posting. Resumes submitted to any Fasthosts employee by a third party agency and/or search firm without a valid written & signed search agreement, will become the sole property of Fasthosts. No fee will be paid if a candidate is hired for this position as a result of an unsolicited agency or search firm referral. Thank you.