Legal Counsel, Addison Lee

£60-70k

+ Up to 10% Bonus

Mid and Senior level

London

4+ days a week in office (Paddington Basin, London)

Taxis, couriers & chauffeurs

Job no longer available

Taxis, couriers & chauffeurs

501-1000 employees

B2CB2BLogisticsTransportMobilityDelivery

Job no longer available

£60-70k

+ Up to 10% Bonus

Mid and Senior level

London

4+ days a week in office (Paddington Basin, London)

501-1000 employees

B2CB2BLogisticsTransportMobilityDelivery

Company mission

To disrupt and revolutionise the industry, by allying the latest technologies with traditional customer service values.

Job

Company

Role

Who you are

As a guideline, the successful candidate should have 1-2 years PQE, although those with greater or less experience are also encouraged to apply if they have relevant experience
Candidates must have a demonstrable ability to explain complex areas of law in simple terms without using legal jargon
Experience in drafting and negotiating commercial contracts is essential and the successful candidate will be self-sufficient
A qualified solicitor with a genuine passion to work in-house
A positive attitude and strong work ethic with a desire to learn and develop legal understanding
Sound academic background (Law degree or equivalent degree/ law school studies at respected University preferred)
Ability to communicate confidently and professionality across different business functions and leadership levels
Works well under pressure, able to hit the ground running and handle numerous projects at once to meet deadlines
Work involves confidential and sensitive information; discretion is essential

What the job involves

Addison Lee is seeking a proactive and commercially minded Legal Counsel to join our in-house legal team
This is a newly created role and will be heavily focused on drafting, reviewing and negotiating commercial contracts, although the successful candidate will also work across other areas (including employment, litigation, data protection and more) according to business requirements
This role reports to the General Counsel
Draft, review and negotiate commercial agreements, including customer, supplier and partnership agreements and NDAs aligning these with business objectives whilst mitigating risk
Draft and manage terms and conditions of business (for B2B and B2C) and related documentation
Manage and represent our legal position alongside our commercial team in client meetings and calls
Maintain and improve contract templates and clauses and manage internal processes to ensure prioritisation of legal resource across business contract requirements
Advise on data protection, regulatory and compliance matters in connection with commercial contracts
Assist the marketing team with competitions and promotions including drafting terms and conditions
Work with our Trainee Solicitor to manage the company books and ensure that filings are made in good time
Advise on ad hoc queries including from the customer services team
Work with our Trainee Solicitor and external lawyers to manage and advise on our patent and trademark portfolio
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage time and expectations effectively
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of the law in areas of special interest to the company
The role is client-facing (both internal and external) requiring diplomacy and good communication

Salary benchmarks

Our take

Addison Lee, founded in 1975, is London’s largest private hire company today, providing car and courier services for individuals and businesses.

The company’s main competition these days are ride-hailing firms such as Uber, but Addison Lee hopes to stand out with its practiced professional customer service. Though mainly serving London, the company also offers managed services in New York and across the US.

Addison Lee serves a large portion of the FTSE 100, operates thousands of vehicles, and provides up to 30,000 rides a day in London alone. The company also made the jump to a fully electric fleet in 2023, acquiring low-carbon taxi fleet Green Tomato Cars. In 2024, it was itself acquired by ComfortDelGro, a multinational transport group, with plans to expand services into Liverpool, the Wirral, Chester and Aberdeen through integration with CityFleet Network.

More recently, Addison Lee has strengthened its position in the corporate travel market through an expanded partnership with Your Travel Corporate (YTC), providing integrated ground transport services including airport transfers, executive vehicles, and chauffeur services. This collaboration extends across the UK and its global network in over 90 countries, reinforcing the company's focus on delivering end-to-end solutions for business clients.