time left to apply End Date: January 27, 2025 (11 days left to apply)
job requisition id R00155588
Legal Counsel
Summary
Be part of an integral legal team in a world-class manufacturing plant, where your counsel will add value to production and commercial decisions in every facet of the business. Working in a small and collaborative team, you will liaise daily with Engineering, Production Control, Logistics, Purchasing and HR departments in a truly cross-functional culture where your input matters. Life is fast-paced, down-to-earth and multifaceted, and you will need the mindset to quickly learn the complexities of this proud, North East automotive powerhouse.
Join us at the precipice of an evolutionary period in the Nissan history, with exciting developments in electrical vehicle production, related circular economy initiatives and innovation running throughout the business. You will be at the forefront of legal and commercial considerations for new technology in this crucial role. Now truly is the time to make a difference at Nissan.
What you’ll need:
Formal/Professional Education
- A qualified solicitor/barrister in the UK with a minimum of 5 years’ post qualification experience in a regional, national or international commercial law firm and/or in an in-house legal team (some in-house experience is highly preferable)
Experience and qualities:
The ability to draft and negotiate a range of commercial contracts and the confidence to work autonomously are essential
Excellent analytical, drafting and communication skills
Ability to balance customer expectations and commercial demands against any legal and regulatory risks
Enthusiasm and willingness to continuously learn and improve
Ability to work in an international environment with exposure to diverse backgrounds and cultures
Capacity to manage high workload: resilience and ability to work under pressure and in a fast paced environment
Must be able to prioritise tasks
Build trust and act professionally
Leadership and management skills
Flexibility to work in a changing environment
Good project management, conflict management skills
Strong team player, ability to work with a diverse range of stakeholders
IT Skills – Standard Microsoft office packages
Language skills welcome - fluency in English (written and spoken) essential
What you’ll be doing:
To work closely with the Legal Manager on the provision of a broad range of legal advice to a complex and fast-paced international business
To manage autonomously the provision of timely and high-quality legal advice to a wide internal client base
To work closely with other members of the legal team as well as stakeholders from business divisions and senior management
To advise generally on commercial contracts and draft, review and negotiate a wide range of matters, for example:
Supply of goods and services (general Ts and Cs, bespoke contracts)
Engineering and construction (including standard form agreements)
Logistics (transport and warehousing)
Outsourcing contracts
Collaboration/partnerships
Grant offer letters and funding agreements
Specific projects
Intra-group agreements
To work with internal and external lawyers on specialist areas (e.g. energy, environmental, financial regulations, data protection, intellectual property, cyber security, corporate transactions etc)
To assist Corporate Governance, Sustainability, Communications and Compliance functions
To supervise junior members of the team and co-operate with wider legal team on regional/global projects
To work on developing new templates and internal procedures and provide legal training to the organisation
To manage external legal advisors and control external spend
To assist with management of the legal budget
To provide legal support for ad hoc matters including third party claims, regulatory matters (including investigations) and litigation
To support achievement of team objectives
Ability to travel for business as required.
You will enjoy a hybrid approach to office/home working that gives you the opportunity to develop relationships with your team and internal clients, managing your own diary in line with stakeholder meetings.
Closing Date: Sunday 26th January 2025 at 11:59pm
Sunderland Tyne and Wear United Kingdom
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job requisition id R00155588
Legal Counsel
Summary
Be part of an integral legal team in a world-class manufacturing plant, where your counsel will add value to production and commercial decisions in every facet of the business. Working in a small and collaborative team, you will liaise daily with Engineering, Production Control, Logistics, Purchasing and HR departments in a truly cross-functional culture where your input matters. Life is fast-paced, down-to-earth and multifaceted, and you will need the mindset to quickly learn the complexities of this proud, North East automotive powerhouse.
Join us at the precipice of an evolutionary period in the Nissan history, with exciting developments in electrical vehicle production, related circular economy initiatives and innovation running throughout the business. You will be at the forefront of legal and commercial considerations for new technology in this crucial role. Now truly is the time to make a difference at Nissan.
What you’ll need:
Formal/Professional Education
- A qualified solicitor/barrister in the UK with a minimum of 5 years’ post qualification experience in a regional, national or international commercial law firm and/or in an in-house legal team (some in-house experience is highly preferable)
Experience and qualities:
The ability to draft and negotiate a range of commercial contracts and the confidence to work autonomously are essential
Excellent analytical, drafting and communication skills
Ability to balance customer expectations and commercial demands against any legal and regulatory risks
Enthusiasm and willingness to continuously learn and improve
Ability to work in an international environment with exposure to diverse backgrounds and cultures
Capacity to manage high workload: resilience and ability to work under pressure and in a fast paced environment
Must be able to prioritise tasks
Build trust and act professionally
Leadership and management skills
Flexibility to work in a changing environment
Good project management, conflict management skills
Strong team player, ability to work with a diverse range of stakeholders
IT Skills – Standard Microsoft office packages
Language skills welcome - fluency in English (written and spoken) essential
What you’ll be doing:
To work closely with the Legal Manager on the provision of a broad range of legal advice to a complex and fast-paced international business
To manage autonomously the provision of timely and high-quality legal advice to a wide internal client base
To work closely with other members of the legal team as well as stakeholders from business divisions and senior management
To advise generally on commercial contracts and draft, review and negotiate a wide range of matters, for example:
Supply of goods and services (general Ts and Cs, bespoke contracts)
Engineering and construction (including standard form agreements)
Logistics (transport and warehousing)
Outsourcing contracts
Collaboration/partnerships
Grant offer letters and funding agreements
Specific projects
Intra-group agreements
To work with internal and external lawyers on specialist areas (e.g. energy, environmental, financial regulations, data protection, intellectual property, cyber security, corporate transactions etc)
To assist Corporate Governance, Sustainability, Communications and Compliance functions
To supervise junior members of the team and co-operate with wider legal team on regional/global projects
To work on developing new templates and internal procedures and provide legal training to the organisation
To manage external legal advisors and control external spend
To assist with management of the legal budget
To provide legal support for ad hoc matters including third party claims, regulatory matters (including investigations) and litigation
To support achievement of team objectives
Ability to travel for business as required.
You will enjoy a hybrid approach to office/home working that gives you the opportunity to develop relationships with your team and internal clients, managing your own diary in line with stakeholder meetings.
Closing Date: Sunday 26th January 2025 at 11:59pm
Sunderland Tyne and Wear United Kingdom
#J-18808-Ljbffr
