Legal Counsel - Automotive Sector

We are currently working with a leading business in the automotive sector to appoint a Commercial Legal Counsel into its growing UK legal team in Milton Keynes.

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This is an excellent opportunity for a Lawyer looking to build their in-house career within a commercially focused, forward-thinking organisation.

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Key areas of work will include:

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• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating a wide range of commercial contracts
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• Complex tenders and bid support
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• General business advisory work
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The role offers broad exposure across the business, close interaction with senior stakeholders, and the opportunity to become involved in strategic projects beyond day-to-day legal support.

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The ideal candidate:

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• 2-5 years' PQE
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• Strong commercial contracts experience
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• Commercial, pragmatic and proactive approach
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• Keen to take ownership and develop a long-term in-house career
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Package:

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• £60,000-£70,000 salary
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• 10% bonus
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• Exceptional company vehicle scheme (including EV options)
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• Hybrid working
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• Strong pension and wider benefits package
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• Clear progression opportunities within the legal team
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The business is also investing heavily in legal technology and AI tools, allowing Lawyers to focus on high-value advisory and project work rather than routine administration.

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For a confidential chat about this or other roles we are handling, please get in touch with Tom Shaw in our London office.

Please note that where a level of preferred experience or qualification is indicated, this is a guideline only and does not preclude applications from candidates with more or less experience.\n

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Our consultants will review your application and assess your suitability. We endeavour to respond to all applications within 72 hours, however due to the volume of applications we receive we may not be able to respond to every candidate individually and would advise that if you do not hear from us you should assume you are not successful in your application.

Jameson Legal acts as an employment business for temporary recruitment and as an employment agency for fixed term contract and permanent recruitment.\n

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