About the role
We are looking for a proactive and positive Commercial Lawyer to help advise on a wide range of legal matters associated with our global activities. This is a broad and exciting role with exposure to many different jurisdictions. You will have the opportunity to gain experience in a wide variety of legal disciplines including mergers and acquisitions, company law, contract reviews, software, technology, intellectual property, disputes, claims, and insurance.
Responsibilities:
- Draft, review, negotiate and advise on a variety of complex commercial contracts which may include distributor or dealer agreements, supply contracts, procurement agreements, and after-sales service agreements etc.
- Cooperate with the business team to prepare for the public procurement procedures.
- Provide legal advice to business managers to ensure that legal issues are identified and resolved and that legal risk is managed appropriately.
- Handle legal disputes, including coordination of litigation/arbitration procedures, and collaboration with external lawyers.
- Provide support on legal compliance matters.
- Summarize potential risks of current business activities and provide training to the business team.
- Liaise and cooperate with the legal team in the Netherlands.
Required skills, qualifications, and experience:
- Newly Qualified (NQ) solicitor – 3 years PQE (Post Qualification Experience). Or equivalent experience of professional legal relevant experience either in private practice with a reputable national firm or in-house.
- Experience in private practice and in the automotive industry is a strong plus.
- Experience in commercial contract matters, corporate law, and legal compliance.
- Good commercial/transactional negotiation skills, particularly in cross-cultural and multi-jurisdictional transactions.
- Able to develop and implement legal strategies and solutions.
- Demonstrate excellent analytical skills, precise and able to multi-task effectively.
- Proactive, diligent, team player and able to work independently.
- Excellent command of English both verbally and in writing, knowledge of Chinese is a plus.
We offer:
- Performance and experience-based competitive remuneration (quarterly paid bonus);
- 25 holidays + UK Public holidays;
- Car Salary Sacrifice Scheme;
- Department & company wide teambuilding events;
- An exciting opportunity to be part of European transition to Zero Emissions transportation and de-carbonization of the economy.
Our Purpose is to build a zero-emission future that reconnects humanity with nature and a World of clean air. We are looking for talent that connects with this mission and want to create positive impact by joining a diverse and dynamic team 🌏