Legal Counsel in Milton Keynes

Job description

Legal Counsel / Senior Legal Counsel

Milton Keynes (Hybrid Working – 3 days in office)

Excellent salary & bonus, heavily subsidised car scheme

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Legal Counsel or Senior Legal Counsel to join the dynamic legal function of a leading, fast-growing, and internationally backed automotive group.

Operating as part of a respected legal team, this role offers exceptional exposure across a broad range of legal matters. It’s a highly commercial, business-facing role suited to a confident and agile lawyer who enjoys operating at pace and adding real value across an organisation.

The Role

You will work closely with the General Counsel and take a visible position across the business, engaging regularly with executive stakeholders. The scope of work includes:

• Commercial contracts – advising on, negotiating and drafting a wide variety of supplier, software, and OEM agreements, many of significant value or complexity
• Corporate governance – support the implementation and evolution of governance structures, including exec committee and risk board-level processes
• M&A activity – involvement in acquisition and divestment projects as part of the group’s ongoing growth strategy
• Stakeholder collaboration – regular engagement with the Exec team, procurement, data protection, compliance, and operational leadership across the UK business
• Management - responsible for the supervision of two paralegals who handle litigation matters.

This is a hands-on, high-impact role in a business that is growing quickly and evolving its legal function to be a truly strategic enabler.

About You

• You’ll have 5+ years' PQE, with solid experience gained in-house (either fully or as part of a mixed career)
• Confident handling commercial contracts independently
• Able to manage and oversee junior team members and workstreams
• Experienced working in fast-paced, agile commercial environments
• Comfortable influencing senior stakeholders and representing legal at leadership forums
• Governance and/or M&A exposure is beneficial but not essential

The Business

You’ll be joining the UK division of a global automotive group, following a recent major acquisition that has significantly expanded its footprint in the UK. The business is known for its entrepreneurial. Legal is genuinely valued here.

This is a fantastic chance to join a supportive legal team, take on genuine responsibility, and help shape how legal supports the business going forward.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Milton Keynes

Type of Contract

Part-time jobs

Published at

17-07-2025

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English