Skip to main content

This job has expired

Senior Legal Counsel - Automotive

Employer
Hays Legal
Location
Wiltshire
Salary
£50000.00 - £80000.00 per annum
Closing date
26 Oct 2018
Reference
3141605

View more

Practice area
Company and commercial
Contract type
Permanent
Hours
Full time
PQE
5 years, 6 years, 7 years+
Position
Legal counsel
Sector
In-house

Job Details

Senior Legal Counsel - Automotive - South West - New Project

Your new company
Market leaders, this global manufacturing company pride themselves on their vibrant culture, latest devices and a relaxed dress code reflecting their vibrant spirit. Based in the South West and commutable from Bristol, Cheltenham and Thames Valley locations, their legal team are geared towards creativity, innovation and ambition. This is a great opportunity for a senior lawyer to be part of an active and engaged team committed to enabling continued commercial success.

Your new role
As the lead lawyer, you will have experience in company commercial law and the automotive industry. You will work as part of a cutting-edge automotive business but also as part of the group legal team, building and developing relationships across the wider business.

You will be providing advice to the automotive business to establish strategies for legal advice, aligned to navigate complex output and delivery processes. In addition to providing expert and pragmatic advice and support across the business, you will be responsible for the day to day management of a more junior lawyer, and will work closely together to deliver on exciting and challenging projects. You will work with suppliers, support tender processes, manage risk and undertake internal training. As with many in-house roles, you can expect to turn your hand to other areas outside of your remit!

What you need to succeed

You will have a minimum of 5 years post qualification experience in a commercial role, and an ability to apply that knowledge in a practical and pragmatic way. In-House OR Private practice experience will be considered however it is essential that you have automotive industry experience and that you are proficient in drafting, reviewing and negotiating on commercial contracts i.e. IT, suppliers, customers and procurement. Experience of supervising/mentoring more junior members of staff would be desirable.

You must have good awareness of the role of the legal function in a large business and have the ability to contribute actively in the taking of key business decisions. An appetite to learn new skills and the versatility and technical ability to deal with issues outside of your experience and learn quickly on the job is desirable; you will also possess the confidence and gravitas to challenge decisions and actions when required.

What you will get in return
This is a unique opportunity for an ambitious lawyer to be part of a hugely exciting project and join a contemporary business focused on making change happen and handle quality work. You will enjoy a competitive salary, a profit-related bonus, generous leave and life insurance. On top of this you can expect rapid professional growth, leadership development and new opportunities. If you are interested in learning more about this position, please contact Harriet Chapman at Hays Legal for further details.

What you need to do now
If you are interested in applying for this position click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new role, please contact Harriet Chapman in complete confidence at Hays on 0117 930 4430. We would expect a lawyer with the given PQE to have gained the level of experience required, but this does not preclude applications from those with more or less PQE.

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Company

At Hays, we know that finding the right role at the right time takes careful consideration. As lifelong career partners we’re with our candidates each step of the way.

Whether you’re seeking a job for right now, a career change, or to move up the career ladder, we have the expertise, the up-to-date knowledge, connections and training to help you get where you want to go.

Providing an unmatched wealth of jobs across industries and professions, using our insights and market leading salary checker, employer relationships, pathways and support, we bring roles that challenge and excite you.

 And it doesn’t end there. Our expert consultants are here to help get you more than your next job – offering training and upskilling via our free-to-use My Learning platform.

 

Get job alerts

Create a job alert and receive personalised job recommendations straight to your inbox.

Create alert