Legal Assistant

Job description

POSTING END DATE: 08/01/2018

SALARY: £30,000 - £35,000

LOCATION: Whitley, Coventry

 

An ever-evolving heritage. A truly exciting future. Two of the world’s most iconic brands. Jaguar Land Rover is revered across the globe. Continually pushing the boundaries of innovation and redefining the benchmark for excellence, we set the standards others want to follow. We want to keep it that way too. Which is where you join the journey.

 

WHAT TO EXPECT

 

The legal team at Jaguar Land rover has a very exciting opportunity for a Legal Assistant within their expanding Legal team.

This position is required to give support on providing general commercial advice and assistance in conjunction with the two existing dedicated Marketing Sales & Service lawyers – General Counsel and Legal Counsel Sponsorship & Marketing.  This is one team within our overall legal function of more than 25 lawyers across 5 global offices.

 

The successful candidate will be looking for a chance to develop skills already fostered, with a supportive team on hand but a demonstrable ability to work independently.  The hours can be demanding, as would be expected, but with a good working environment, facilities and technical support.

 

The role will give valuable support to JLR’s thriving global distribution, marketing and after-sales support of its range of premium vehicles.  This will encompass the range of distribution channels, via networks of independent Retailers, national sales subsidiaries in major world markets, and independent Importer partners.

 

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

 

This role would suit a hard working individual with some experience within a relevant Legal environment, or a recently graduated Law student.

We would be looking for a candidate with the ability to support on advising and drafting on a wide range of areas in the Marketing, Sales & Service remit so experience within a similar role would be desirable, experience of commercial drafting would be a major advantage.

 

Any experience within General Commercial contracts, Advertising and Marketing, Distribution and Franchise knowledge/experience would be very welcome. 

 

BENEFITS

 

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 and performance related bonus scheme. All this and more makes Jaguar Land Rover the perfect place to continue your journey.

 

Jaguar Land Rover are committed to equal opportunities for all. 

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