REQ ID: 127524
JOB TITLE: Legal Counsel - GTM
SALARY: Competitive

POSTING START DATE: 28/01/2025

POSTING END DATE: 11/02/2025
LOCATION: Gaydon  

In a commercial role at JLR, you can reimagine the future of modern luxury. In teams focused on extraordinary customer experience, sustainability and forward-thinking. You’ll work alongside strategically-minded problem-solvers supporting the transformation of our iconic house of brands – Range Rover, Defender, Discovery, and Jaguar – and our heritage-rich JLR Classic range. Becoming a proud creator of the exceptional starts here.

WHAT TO EXPECT

Be part of JLR’s journey of delivering high profile Modern Luxury, and the constant evolution of the models under Land Rover and future Jaguar brands.  As part of a larger Legal & Compliance team you will get involved in the wider commercial legal needs of the company.

You will be able to support with advice on key decisions about legal strategies and commercial risks which affect the business. As a Legal Counsel, you will have the knowledge, skills and scope to be a trusted adviser to the JLR business, and able to provide quick and commercial legal advice and drafting.

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities

• Advising, drafting and negotiating a variety of distribution contract matters many of which will be of high value and complexity
• Selecting where necessary and instructing external legal counsel globally; managing their output and associated budgets
• Support on the rapid development of direct customer terms and relationships on high value products and services, physical and digital; Give clear options and assistance to senior management and other stakeholders in the company decision making proces
• Coordinate and assist the in-house litigation team as necessary with any disputes, arbitrations or litigation
• Apply working knowledge of key legal practices and principles for the UK, EU and globally where required including and industry knowledge when liaising with internal and external parties and customers

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

• Qualified Solicitor in England and Wales (or acceptable international equivalent)
• Demonstrable relevant experience including drafting and negotiations, with some exposure to litigation and arbitration
• High commercial acumen with confidence to challenge and question where needed
• Ability to quickly assimilate and analyse legal advice covering multiple jurisdictions, consider the impact to business and provide succinct, creative and pragmatic solutions and advice
• Go to Market and/or distribution experience

Creating Modern Luxury requires a modern approach to work. At JLR, hybrid working is a voluntary, non-contractual arrangement providing employees more choice and flexibility around how, when and where they work. Some roles require more on-site work, but details of this can be discussed with the hiring manager during the interview stage.

We work hard to nurture a culture that is inclusive and welcoming to all. We understand candidates may require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process. Please discuss these with your recruiter so we can accommodate your needs. 

Applicants from all backgrounds are welcome. If you’re unsure that you meet the full criteria of a role – but you're interested in where it could take you – we still encourage you to apply. We believe in people's ability to grow and develop within their role – it’s what makes living the exceptional with soul possible.

JLR is committed to equal opportunity for all.