In-House Legal Counsel
Silverdoor, Union City, CA, United States
SilverDoor is seeking an experienced In-House Legal Counsel to join our growing team and take ownership of all legal matters across the business. This comprehensive legal role will serve as the primary point of contact for legal requirements spanning Commercial, HR, and Facilities functions. The successful candidate will manage legal affairs internally while strategically engaging external counsel when necessary.
General Responsibilities
- Draft, review, and negotiate client contracts and commercial agreements
- Handle urgent client and employee contract requirements
- Manage vendor agreements and supplier contracts
- Advise on business transactions and commercial risk management
- Ensure compliance with commercial regulations and industry standards
Employment & HR Law
- Draft and review employment contracts and policies
- Advise on HR matters including disciplinary procedures, redundancies, and employment disputes
- Ensure compliance with UK employment law and regulations
- Support international employment matters across our global operations
- Manage employee relations legal issues
Facilities & Operations
- Handle property and facilities‑related legal matters
- Review lease agreements and property contracts
- Manage regulatory compliance for business operation
- Advise on health and safety legal requirements
Legal Operations Management
- Serve as primary legal resource across all business functions
- Maintain and update legal documentation and processes
- Manage relationships with external legal counsel (including Cripps and other firms)
- Implement cost‑effective legal solutions to reduce external counsel dependency
- Conduct legal risk assessments and provide strategic advice to leadership
Experience
- UK qualified solicitor with current practicing certificate
- Minimum 5‑7 years post‑qualification experience
- Strong commercial law background with in‑house experience preferred
- Experience in employment law and HR legal matters
- US law experience (essential)
- US law experience required as part of core qualifications
- Singaporean and Spanish legal knowledge would be an additional bonus
- Experience working with international business structures
- Understanding of cross‑border legal requirements
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