Job Description

REQ ID: 114361
JOB TITLE: Litigation Solicitor
SALARY: \xc2\xa375,000 - \xc2\xa385,000 + Bonus
POSTING END DATE: 01/09/23
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

Working as part of the Legal and Compliance in-house legal team, the Litigation and Regulatory team play a critical role in defending JLR against matters brought by and against third parties. This is a critical, exciting and challenging role requiring an enthusiastic Solicitor to support with key decisions about legal risks which affect the business and providing instructions on ongoing commercial litigation matters around the globe.

You will play a pivotal role over time in becoming a trusted adviser to the JLR business and able to provide quick and commercial legal advice as well as being the intermediary between external counsel and the business on commercial litigation matters in order to provide the support required for external counsel and the internal business.

What you\'ll need

As the successful candidate in this fantastic opportunity, you will be advising on and managing many global commercial litigation matters of high value and complexity. You will have the ability to gather or oversee the gathering of evidence and ensure JLR is meeting any obligations or requirements on it as part of any pending or ongoing litigation. You will instruct and ensure the delivery of services by external legal counsel globally and manage associated budgets. Further responsibilities will include but not be limited to: Negotiate and influence senior management and other stakeholders where appropriate in any decision making arising from the litigation as well as applying working knowledge of key legal practices and principles for the UK, EU and globally where required.

Knowledge, skills & experience

Essential

• Qualified Solicitor in England and Wales with at least 3+ years PQE.
• Demonstrable experience of both management of commercial litigation cases, litigation drafting and dispute resolution.
• Ability to quickly analyse and assimilate legal advice covering multiple jurisdictions, consider impact to business and provide succinct, creative and pragmatic solutions and advice.

Candidates that have experience dealing with commercial litigation claims in the High Court or equivalent and consumer or product liability litigation will 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 JLR 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 JLR, 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. JLR is committed to equal opportunity for all.

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