Legal Counsel

We are looking for a qualified lawyer with a keen interest in commercial law to support our in-house legal team which provides legal support to Renault UK, including the Dacia and Alpine brands. We would welcome applications from candidates who are looking for reduced hours.

The in-house legal department is responsible for supporting a wide range of legal issues including commercial and contract law, advertising law, consumer protection, intellectual property, employment law and dispute resolution/litigation, as well as supporting and assisting other specialist teams with advice on company procedures, risk management and compliance. We are a small team with a busy and varied workload.

This is a real opportunity to build up a broad base of practical commercial law experience in a fast moving and exciting industry.

What will you be doing

You will be working with internal stakeholders and clients to:

• Review commercial contracts to minimise and manage legal risks
• Provide data protection legal support to the business
• Manage customer and commercial litigation
• Review and approve marketing materials to ensure compliance with advertising rules
• Assist in research and training to keep departments abreast of changes to relevant laws
• Assist in monitoring and protecting against intellectual property infringements
• Assist with compliance activities and training

What are we looking for

• Strong academic record with a 2.1 degree in Law or law conversion
• Previous experience working as a commercial lawyer, preferably in-house or in a commercial law practice
• Strong expertise and experience in contract drafting and negotiation
• Good IT skills in Word, Excel and Power Point
• Experience or interest in data protection would be an advantage
• Willing to consider applicants who want to work less than 5 days

Who are you

• Excellent analytical skills with a keen eye for detail
• Autonomous, confident and assertive with a strong sense of responsibility
• Good communication skills and ability to build effective working relationships
• Flexible with strong team working skills - working as part of a small in-house team, the post holder must be willing to get involved and undertake administrative tasks such as record management to support the efficiency of the team

What do we offer?

The package includes a contributory pension scheme, an Employee Car Ownership Plan, Car Loan Plan Scheme, medical cover, and flexible benefits that really work for you.

We believe in hybrid working and flexibility and operate a minimum of two days in the office (at our Maple Cross HQ) with the remaining three days remote or office working.

We are proud to offer a friendly, fully collaborative, inclusive work environment which offers opportunities for career development and progression as part of one of the largest automotive groups in the world.

Applications should be received by the 18th of May 2024.