Commercial Lawyer - Corporate Services

United Kingdom Avis Budget Services Limited; Bracknell; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Avis Budget Group in Bracknell, UK is seeking an experienced Commercial Lawyer to join our International Legal team. This broad in-house role covers commercial contracting, litigation, consumer and regulatory matters, IP and corporate governance for an international, consumer-facing business.

You will partner with senior stakeholders across Sales, Procurement, Marketing, IT, Finance and Compliance, providing clear, pragmatic legal advice that supports business objectives while balancing risk.

Qualifications

• UK qualified solicitor with 5+ years PQE.
• Experience in commercial contracting for B2B and B2C environments.
• Experience managing litigation and regulatory matters.
• Some company secretarial, governance and entity management experience.
• Experience advising on IP rights and trademarks.
• Strong understanding of commercial/regulatory risk and business priorities.
• Experience in consumer-facing or international business is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review and negotiate a broad range of B2B, B2C and B2B2C agreements including corporate, partnership, marketing, procurement, technology and supplier contracts.
• Provide day-to-day commercial and legal advice to stakeholders on RFPs, confidentiality agreements and strategic arrangements.
• Support management of litigation, customer disputes and regulatory enquiries, including working with external counsel.
• Advise on consumer law, promotions, marketing campaigns and customer propositions.
• Support the Group's trademark and IP portfolio, including filings, renewals and due diligence.
• Assist with company secretarial, corporate governance and entity management across UK and international entities.
• Support compliance, risk management, policy and training initiatives.
• Build relationships across the business and act as a trusted, solutions-focused legal partner.

Skills

Commercial contracting

Litigation management

IP and trademarks

Regulatory risk

Stakeholder management

GDPR familiarity

Education

UK solicitor qualification

Job description

Commercial Lawyer – Corporate Services -Avis Budget Group – International Location: Bracknell, UK | Hybrid – minimum 3 days per week in the office Reporting to: Head of Legal – Corporate Services Qualification: UK qualified solicitor | 5+ years’ PQE

The Opportunity:

Avis Budget Group is looking for an experienced, commercially minded Commercial Lawyer to join our International Legal team in Bracknell. This is a broad and varied in-house role covering commercial contracting, litigation, consumer and regulatory matters, intellectual property and, where required, company secretarial and corporate governance work across a fast-paced, international, consumer-facing business. You’ll partner closely with senior stakeholders across Sales, Commercial, Procurement, Marketing, Fleet, Finance, IT, HR and Compliance, providing clear, pragmatic legal advice that supports business objectives while managing risk.

What You'll Do:

• Draft, review and negotiate a broad range of B2B, B2C and B2B2C commercial agreements, including corporate, partnership, marketing, procurement, technology and supplier contracts.
• Provide day-to-day commercial and legal advice to business stakeholders, including on RFPs, confidentiality agreements and strategic arrangements.
• Support the management of litigation, customer disputes and regulatory enquiries, working with external counsel where appropriate.
• Advise on consumer law, promotions, marketing campaigns and customer propositions.
• Support the Group's trademark and IP portfolio, including brand protection, filings, renewals and IP due diligence.
• Assist with company secretarial, corporate governance and entity management matters across UK and international entities.
• Support compliance, risk management, policy and training initiatives.
• Build strong relationships across the business and act as a trusted, solutions-focused legal partner.
• Support the Head of Legal and wider International Legal team on strategic projects and business initiatives.

What We're Looking For:

• UK qualified solicitor with 5+ years’ PQE.
• Strong experience in commercial contracting, ideally covering both B2B and B2C environments.
• Experience managing litigation and disputes, from complex matters through to smaller claims.
• Some experience of company secretarial, corporate governance and entity management.
• Experience advising on IP rights and trademarks.
• A strong understanding of commercial and regulatory risk and the ability to balance legal considerations with business priorities.
• Experience in a consumer-facing or international business is desirable.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to explain complex legal issues clearly to non-lawyers.
• A pragmatic, collaborative and commercially focused approach, with the confidence to work independently and know when to elevate.
• Familiarity with GDPR/data privacy is advantageous.

Why Join Us?

This is an excellent opportunity for a broad commercial generalist to make a genuine impact within a collaborative, high-trust legal function. You’ll have the opportunity to work across a diverse range of legal matters, partner directly with the business and help enable Avis Budget Group to move quickly and confidently while managing legal risk.

Bracknell Bracknell Forest United Kingdom A vehicle rental provider of choice for travelers around the world, Avis Budget Group is powered by our people, our partners, and technology. We operate some of the most recognized brands in the industry through Avis, Budget, and Zipcar, along with local brands such as Payless, France Cars, Apex, and Maggiore.