Legal Counsel
- Employer
- JMC Legal Recruitment
- Location
- England, Berkshire
- Salary
- £60000 - £800000 per annum + Excellent benefits
- Closing date
- 9 Feb 2023
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- Vacancy Type
- Solicitors, In-House, Barristers, In-House
- Experience Level
- Mid Level
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
- Practice Areas
- Company/Commercial, Corporate
- PQE
- Newly Qualified, 1-3 Years, 4-6 Years, 7+ Years
Job Details
This is an excellent opportunity for a Legal Counsel to join a market-leading automotive business based within their growing team in Hampshire.
In the last 3 - 4 years, this company's turnover has grown from £900million to £3 billion and they are looking to recruit in line with their substantial and organic growth. This business owns some of the UK's main online automobile purchasing companies, and its brand is renowned in the automotive space.
The company
This company have an imposing UK / international presence specialising in automotive manufacturing and distribution. They have offices/sites in almost every major city in the UK, and are considered pioneers and industry leaders in the automotive space. The legal department of this company operates under a flat management style, creating an entrepreneurial and team-working environment that is very hard to come by for companies of their size.
The variety of work on offer and the culture created make this an exciting opportunity for the successful Legal Counsel. This company have a great track record of employing lawyers from Top 100 Law firms and well-experienced legal counsels.
The company have a very enviable client base, including international luxury vehicle companies and automobile manufacturers. Their client relationships span the globe, allowing their in-house lawyers excellent exposure to HNW / UHNW work.
The role
This company is seeking a Legal Counsel to join its well-established team of Lawyers based in Hampshire.
You will work closely with the other legal counsels, dealing with a broad variety of corporate & commercial matters and a mixed bag of commercial responsibilities. You will also be working across the company's wider portfolio, including well-known top automobile brands, sports teams, television/radio and much more.
The work on offer includes commercial agreements, corporate M&A, stakeholder management, procurement, sponsorship agreements and much more. You will be working within a team of 8 lawyers varying in degree and experience, although all have an impressive wealth of experience and a strong legal pedigree in common.
Requirements
- You will be a solicitor of 4+ PQE with a background in Corporate Commercial Law
- You will have a strong sense of Commercial acumen
- You will have the ability to work proactively within a team and have the ability to also work autonomously when required.
What's on offer?
- An above market rate salary coupled with an excellent benefits package including a discretionary bonus, hybrid working, car allowance and more.
- The chance to work alongside leading lawyers and learn from individuals with exceptionally strong backgrounds
This is a fantastic opportunity for a Commercial Lawyer to join a growing legal team based in Hampshire.
Company
JMC Legal Recruitment was founded by highly experienced Legal Recruitment Consultant, Jason Connolly. His motivation to establish JMC was to create a refreshingly friendly agency with a truly consultative approach and who are always a pleasure to deal with.
We're a dynamic business with our sights set high and a growing client base spanning the country. We believe that in any business the most valuable assets are the people – and it’s true of JMC, too. Whether dealing with candidates or firms, our consultants’ passion for legal recruitment and excellent market knowledge always shines through. Our state of the art software means our consultants are more accessible to you and we keep ahead of the curve in the changing legal landscape to ensure you are always given up to date advice.
What can you expect from us? We will always manage your expectations and come back to you with updates as soon as they become available. We pride ourselves on the highest level of integrity, as we understand that when looking for a new role or member of staff it is often highly confidential. You will find that we always take the time to really listen and understand before we advise. We will get to know you, taking into account not just technical ability, but personality and cultural fit. We’re also easy to get hold of; we appreciate that when looking for a new role it can be difficult to talk during the working day, so we will make ourselves available and find a time that works for you. Give us a call and talk to one of our friendly team today. We’re waiting to help you.
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