Go to job search

In-House Counsel

TRG Head Office

In-House Counsel

Salary Not Specified

TRG Head Office, City of Westminster

  • Full time
  • U
  • Onsite working

Posted 2 weeks ago, 16 May | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: d2227db4a0874cb2bc84d484ffb23ad5

Full Job Description

Reporting to the General Counsel, the Legal Counsel will be responsible for business partnering with wagamama and providing advice and support to the two other business divisions and group functions within TRG.
Specific areas of focus will be commercial contracts, supporting technology contracts and matters, marketing and consumer law, and supporting the Privacy Officer.,

  • Provide timely, accurate and commercially focussed legal advice in connection with the business of wagamama, and more broadly TRG

  • Business partnering closely with the Wagamama executive team, directors and heads of departments

  • Advise TRG on data protection and UK GDPR compliance.

  • Review, draft and assist with the negotiation of commercial contracts including IT, procurement, franchise agreements, marketing and business development contracts, M&A and structuring of commercial relationships.

  • Ensure that key terms of executed contracts are communicated to all personnel responsible for the performance and administration of those contracts.

  • Oversight of key precedents and templates for the business including negotiation guidelines, approval and signing procedures and contract databases.

    • Advise on intellectual property matters and business-related disputes and litigation.

  • Within your scope of influence, ensure the Group complies with all applicable laws and policies.

  • Contribute to the development of legal training programmes and deliver legal training and otherwise develop knowledge of legal risks within the business.

    • Stay up-to-date with regulations, laws and standards affecting the restaurant and franchising industry.

  • Manage the Company's relationships with external law firms to ensure they provide high quality services at reasonable c

    Qualified solicitor with 5+ years PQE.

  • Proven experience in providing high calibre corporate / commercial legal support.

  • Experience of partnering with commercially orientated senior leaders

  • Drafting and negotiating experience is essential.

  • Experience of an in-house legal environment is highly desirable.

  • Knowledge & experience of data protection (incl. GDPR).

  • Experience working within the hospitality sector, with operational teams or with suppliers, distributors, service providers within the food, beverage, or hospitality industry would be a benefit.


    • You will:
  • Demonstrate flexibility, pragmatism and ownership and the ability to work at pace.

  • Be proactive, energetic & motivated.

    • Be able to take initiative and work autonomously.

  • Enjoy drafting and negotiating contracts.

  • Be practical and business oriented.

  • Personable and approachable.

    The Restaurant Group (TRG for short) is one of the UK's biggest hospitality businesses, operating around 300 restaurants and pubs across the UK casual dining market including wagamama, Barburrito and Brunning & Price (Pubs). The business is organised into 3 divisions: wagamama, Concessions (including Barburrito), and Pubs.

    Competitive salary + 30% bonus

  • Private Healthcare Cover (+partner)

  • Life Assurance

  • Group Income Protection

  • + all other benefits including discounted gym memberships, up to 50% at all of our brands including Wagamama, Brunning and price, BarBurrito and all airport locations