Legal Counsel or Senior Legal Counsel 4+ Hybrid - Automotive sector

Legal Counsel or Senior Legal Counsel 4+PQE

Hybrid Working | Milton Keynes
Competitive salary + car allowance + bonus + benefits

We are exclusively partnering with a highly regarded and fast-paced global automotive business seeking a commercially minded Legal Counsel/Senior Legal Counsel to join its collaborative in-house legal team and fabulous GC!

This is a broad and varied role offering exposure to commercial contracts, corporate transactions and strategic business projects within a dynamic operational environment. The position would suit a lawyer who enjoys working closely with stakeholders, managing a varied workload and taking a pragmatic, solutions-focused approach to legal support.

The role offers an excellent opportunity for someone looking to broaden their in-house experience and further develop exposure to transactional and corporate matters.

The Role

Working closely with senior stakeholders across the business, responsibilities will include:

• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating a wide range of commercial agreements
• Supporting transactional activity including acquisitions, disposals and strategic business projects
• Coordinating with external counsel on corporate and transactional matters
• Managing legal workstreams and supporting cross-functional project delivery
• Advising the business on day-to-day commercial legal issues and risk management
• Supporting internal stakeholders across a broad range of legal matters
• Assisting with employment-related queries alongside the wider people team
• Working collaboratively with compliance, operational and commercial teams

About You

We are keen to speak with lawyers who can demonstrate:

• Strong commercial contracts experience gained in-house or in private practice
• A broad commercial mindset and a pragmatic approach to legal support
• Exposure to corporate transactions, M&A or project-based work would be beneficial, but is not essential
• An interest in developing further exposure to transactional work
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• The ability to operate confidently within a fast-moving business environment

Experience within a regulated environment or operationally complex business would be advantageous but is not required.

Why Apply?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive and highly visible legal function where you will gain broad exposure across commercial and corporate matters while working closely with senior leadership and key business stakeholders.

The business offers a collaborative culture, genuine variety and the opportunity to develop your in-house career within a commercially driven environment.