Corporate Counsel

Location Leeds - Hybrid

This is a Permanent , Full Time vacancy that will close in 19 days at 23:59 BST .

The Role

Join Our Dynamic Legal Team at Cox Automotive Europe!

About Us: Cox Law and Policy is a global shared services function within Cox Automotive, dedicated to providing top-notch legal support across our diverse business divisions. This role specifically supports the European division of Cox Automotive, focusing on the UK Remarketing and Vehicle Solutions sectors.

Your Role: As a Mid Level Corporate Counsel (wholesale), you'll play a crucial role in advising Cox Automotive Europe's key businesses. We're looking for someone who is commercially astute, confident, and capable of influencing others in a fast-paced environment. Providing business partnering support, you'llinteract with all levels of the organisation and external partners, making your role both dynamic and impactful.

Key Responsibilities:

• Physical Services: Draft and negotiate agreements for B2B vehicle remarketing services, reconditioning, storage, and transport.
• Digital Services: Draft and negotiate agreements for software development, SaaS, software licensing, and data licensing.
• Sales Support: Assist the Sales Enablement Team with RFI and RFQ responses, including reviewing and negotiating tender terms.
• Privacy Protection: Collaborate with the Privacy Team to safeguard personal data and mitigate associated risks.
• Legal Recommendations: Advise on the legal implications of new physical and digital products, including drafting product terms.
• Compliance: Work with the Compliance Team to ensure operational processes are implemented and maintained.
• IP Rights: Provide advice on the exploitation and protection of intellectual property rights, including software copyright.
• Commercial Contract Disputes: Handle contract dispute negotiations and instruct external counsel on litigation.
• Customer Legal Disputes: Advise on escalated customer disputes and manage small claims.
• Procurement Support: Assist Senior Corporate Counsel (Supply Chain) with procurement activities as needed

What We're Looking For:

• Experience: 2-5 years PQE, with in-house and/or automotive industry experience preferred.
• IT Law
• Skills: Excellent drafting and negotiation commercial contracts, strong communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Stakeholder Management Ability to handle multiple stakeholders and competing deadlines.
• Travel: Willingness to travel as needed (less than 10%).
• Bonus: Experience in small claims litigation and/or auction law is advantageous but not essential.

Why Join Us? At Cox Automotive, you'll be part of a forward-thinking team that values innovation, collaboration, and professional growth. If you're ready to make a significant impact and grow your career in a supportive environment, we want to hear from you!

Apply Now and become a key player in our legal team at Cox Automotive Europe! ️

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