Legal Counsel Team Manager

Fasthosts is looking for an experienced, commercially minded legal professional to join us as Manager, Legal Counsel providing maternity cover until August 2027.

You’ll lead a small UK legal team, act as our UK Data Protection Officer, and provide practical, business‑focused legal support across Fasthosts and IONOS Cloud.

This role offers a great mix of hands‑on legal work, team leadership and collaboration with colleagues across the UK and Europe.

What will you be doing?

This is a varied role and responsibilities include:

• Manage, mentor and support the UK Legal team


• Act as the UK Data Protection Officer, overseeing GDPR/UK DPA compliance and advising on privacy risks


• Work closely with Group Legal to align on contracts, regulatory matters and wider Group initiatives


• Advise on commercial agreements (cloud/hosting, software licensing, strategic suppliers)


• Support on UK regulatory areas including consumer law, IP, competition and sanctions


• Lead UK compliance activities (anti‑bribery, modern slavery) and contribute to corporate governance


• Identify legal and regulatory risks and provide clear, practical solutions

What experience do you need under your belt?

• Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales) or equivalent (CILEX considered)


• Strong in‑house experience


• Experience managing or mentoring legal professionals (even if informally - we are happy to consider someone looking to step up)


• Solid commercial contracting experience (Tech/SaaS/Hosting experience useful)


• Strong knowledge of GDPR/UK DPA and confidence to act as DPO


• Excellent stakeholder and cross‑team collaboration skills

What else do you get out of it?

We value what each person brings to the table, from amazing ideas to great work attitudes. That’s why it’s only fair we give as much as we receive with a vast array of benefits and perks including:

• Annual salary between £80,000-90,000 including bonus (depending on experience)


• 27 days annual leave + bank holidays


• Hybrid and flexible working policy


• Contributory pension scheme


• Private healthcare and Life assurance


• Employee assistance programmes


• Cycle and EV schemes


• Free parking 


• Free soft drinks, fruit and excellent coffee are 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 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 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!

Fasthosts is an equal opportunities employer, committed to fair treatment for all and value diversity in our workplace. We do not condone discrimination in any shape or form. At Fasthosts, your individuality is welcomed and celebrated.

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