Commercial Solicitor

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REQ ID: 114359

JOB TITLE: Commercial Solicitor

SALARY: £75,000 - £85,000

POSTING END DATE: 14/05/23

LOCATION: Whitley

Beyond Property, Purchasing, HR and IT, more than being part of our Finance or Marketing teams, beyond even Sales and Service, every role in every business area offers unique opportunities to make an impact on the future of mobility and the automotive industry.

What to expect

This role provides the opportunity to work with some of the world’s most iconic brands. Continually pushing the boundaries of innovation and redefining the benchmark for excellence. Working within the Legal & Compliance team and the Marketing and Sales sub-team, this is a critical and exciting role requiring an enthusiastic Solicitor to support with providing advice to the business and making decisions concerning legal risks with affect Jaguar Land Rover in licensing its intellectual property.

What you’ll need

As the successful candidate in this fantastic opportunity, you will have excellent exposure of working in a cross-functional team. You will be working closely with the relevant business teams and advising on and drafting licences mainly relating to copyright, trade marks and database rights. You will apply working knowledge of key legal practices and principles for the UK, EU and globally where required. You will be expected to roll-out of training to the business as required.

Essential

Knowledge, skills & experience

• Qualified Solicitor in England and Wales with at least 3+ years PQE.
• Drafting and negotiation of licences.
  

Candidates that have experience of working globally and understanding of additional jurisdictions outside of the UK would be of significant interest.

SO WHY US?

Bring all this to the home of premium innovation, and you’ll find the opportunities to further your career with a world-class team, a discounted car purchase and lease scheme for you and your family, membership of a competitive pension plan, private medical cover and performance related bonus scheme. As a manager, you’ll also be able to select one of our luxury premium vehicles to lease at a fraction of the cost. All this and more makes Jaguar Land Rover the perfect place to continue your journey.

This role may offer the opportunity for hybrid working where you can split your time between working from home and in the office. At Jaguar Land Rover, hybrid working is a voluntary, non-contractual arrangement providing employees with more choice and flexibility around how, when and where they work, if suitable for their role. Further details can be discussed with the Hiring Manager at interview stage.

Please be aware that we may close this vacancy for applications before the stated deadline if we receive a high volume of interest. We strongly advise you to submit your application as early as possible. Jaguar Land Rover is committed to equal opportunity for all.