Legal Counsel - British Overseas Island

Tron Inc.; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm seeks an experienced Legal Counsel to oversee legal operations and compliance within the UK. This full-time role requires a qualified solicitor or barrister with at least 5 years of post-qualification experience. Key responsibilities include ensuring legal compliance across operations, providing legal advice, and handling dispute resolution. The ideal candidate has strong negotiation skills and experience with UK and Commonwealth laws. Willingness to travel and work in remote environments is essential.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor or barrister with a valid practising certificate in the United Kingdom.
• Minimum 5 years post-qualification experience in a legal role.
• Experience advising on UK and Commonwealth laws.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all operations comply with UK and local laws.
• Provide legal advice to the project team.
• Identify and mitigate legal risks.

Skills

Analytical skills

Advisory skills

Negotiation skills

Understanding of UK law

Knowledge of Commonwealth laws

Education

Solicitor or barrister qualification

Job description

Overview

We seek an experienced Legal Counsel to establish and oversee the legal framework governing all development activities on the Islands. The Legal Counsel will oversee all legal and compliance matters related to the islandcars operations and development. This role ensures that all activities are fully compliant with relevant UK and local laws, manages legal risks, and provides legal advice to the team and senior management.

Responsibilities

• Legal Compliance: Ensure all island operations, including contracts, construction, healthcare, and resource allocation, fully comply with UK, Commonwealth, and local laws and regulations.
• Legal Advice: Provide timely, clear, and pragmatic legal advice to the project team and senior management on all legal matters affecting the project.
• Risk Management: Identify, assess, and mitigate potential legal risks associated with project activities and advise on risk prevention strategies.
• Policy and Document Review: Draft, review, and revise legal documents, contracts, policies, and procedures to ensure legal sufficiency and compliance.
• Dispute Resolution: Handle any legal disputes, complaints, or regulatory inquiries involving the island or its operations.
• Stakeholder Liaison: Serve as the main point of contact for legal matters with government authorities, external counsel, and regulatory bodies.
• Reporting: Prepare regular legal compliance reports for senior management, ensuring transparency and accountability.

Qualifications & Experience

• Qualified solicitor or barrister with a valid practising certificate in the United Kingdom
• Legally entitled to work in the UK and relevant British territories
• Minimum 5 years7 post-qualification experience in a legal role, preferably with exposure to charity, international development, infrastructure, or public sector projects
• Experience advising on UK and Commonwealth laws is essential
• Previous work with NGOs, international aid, or island/remote projects highly desirable
• Excellent knowledge of UK and Commonwealth legal and regulatory frameworks
• Strong analytical, advisory, and negotiation skills.
• Comfortable working in remote environments and conducting site visits.
• Familiarity with British Overseas Territories is highly desirable.
• Willingness to travel as required.

Seniorities

• Director

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Legal
• Industries: Technology, Information and Internet