REQ ID: 126114
JOB TITLE: Litigation Solicitor
SALARY: £65,000 - £85,000

POSTING START DATE:19/09/2024
POSTING END DATE:03/10/2024
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 

Working as part of the Legal and Compliance in-house legal team, the litigation team play a critical role in defending JLR against matters brought by third parties. This is a critical, exciting and challenging role requiring an enthusiastic Solicitor to support with key decisions about legal risks which affect the business and providing instructions on ongoing commercial litigation matters around the globe.

You’ll become a trusted adviser to the JLR business and able to provide quick and commercial legal advice as well as being the intermediary between external counsel and the business on commercial litigation matters in order to provide the support required for external counsel and the internal business. This role will provide you with a real opportunity to work with a cross-functional team and litigation of a truly international nature.

Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities: 

• Advising on and managing many global commercial litigation matters of high value and complexity
• Ability to gather or oversee the gathering of evidence and ensure JLR is meeting any obligations or requirements on it as part of any pending or ongoing litigation
• Instructing and ensuring delivery of external legal counsel globally and managing associated budgets
• Negotiate and influence senior management and other stakeholders where appropriate in any decision making arising from the litigation
• Apply working knowledge of key legal practices and principles for the UK, EU and globally where required

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

• Qualified Solicitor in England and Wales
• Demonstrable experience of both management of commercial litigation cases, litigation drafting and dispute resolution
• High commercial acumen with confidence to challenge and question where needed
• Ability to quickly analyse and assimilate legal advice covering multiple jurisdictions, consider impact to business and provide succinct, creative and pragmatic solutions and advice

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.