Legal Counsel

Geely Auto UK; Coventry; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Company pension scheme

Geely/Volvo ECOS scheme

Car allowance

Private Medical Insurance

x6 Life assurance

Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay

Medicash

Bike2work scheme

Job summary

Geely Auto UK in Coventry is seeking a pragmatic Legal Counsel to support our growing automotive group. You will provide clear advice to the business on commercial contracts, disputes and compliance, helping to protect value and enable confident decision making.

You will work with the Geely Legal Team and external providers, develop standard documents, and deliver training on governance and risk topics. The role requires a qualified lawyer with PQE 2–4 years and a proactive, collaborative

Qualifications

• Qualified lawyer in England and Wales with a current Law Society practising certificate.
• Approximately 2–4 years’ post-qualification experience (PQE), with strong commercial contract negotiation, drafting, interpretation and advisory experience.
• Experience in commercial contracting, compliance, international trade, supply and distribution arrangements, and dispute resolution would be advantageous.
• Irish law qualification and/or experience would be beneficial.
• Commercially minded self-starter with the ability to manage competing priorities and deliver results within demanding timescales.
• Proactive, enthusiastic, curious and collaborative approach, with strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Advise on commercial contract negotiations, drafting, interpretation and termination arrangements.
• Advise on commercial disputes.
• Demonstrate a willingness to support all areas of the team’s responsibilities across the businesses it serves.
• Support key areas of responsibility, including compliance (including data protection), corporate governance, and the protection and licensing of intellectual property.
• Conduct legal risk analysis based on a detailed understanding of the company’s strategic objectives.
• Assimilate information, solve complex problems, and make informed recommendations, often within tight timescales.
• Contribute to the planning and strategic direction of the business.
• Monitor and assess legal developments, including policy changes, legislation, regulatory updates, and case law.
• Deliver training to the business on relevant legal and compliance topics.
• Develop and maintain standard documents, templates, precedents, and procedures.
• Instruct, manage, and oversee external legal service providers, ensuring compliance with budgetary controls.
• Collaborate with the Geely Legal Team and other Geely representatives.
• Respond to requests for information from the Geely Group.
• Work collaboratively with other members of the Legal Team to ensure an even distribution of workload and effective utilisation of the team's combined skills and expertise.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Drafting contracts

Advisory experience

Stakeholder mgmt

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Qualified lawyer (England & Wales)

Law Society practising certificate

PQE 2–4 years

Job description

Coventry

At Geely, our story began in 1986 with a simple but powerful idea, an idea that has driven us to become one of the world’s most forward-thinking automotive groups. For nearly three decades, we’ve been redefining mobility through our iconic global brands, including Geely Auto, Volvo Cars, Polestar, Lotus, Zeekr, Lynk & Co, the London Electric Vehicle Company, Farizon, and more. We are Geely Auto UK, the UK arm of Geely Auto Group. Having entered the market in 2025 with our first electric SUV, the Geely EX5, we’re continuing to grow rapidly as we build a nationwide dealer and service network.

Salary £75,000-£85,000 + Benefits

Coventry

At Geely, our story began in 1986 with a simple but powerful idea, an idea that has driven us to become one of the world’s most forward-thinking automotive groups. For nearly three decades, we’ve been redefining mobility through our iconic global brands, including Geely Auto, Volvo Cars, Polestar, Lotus, Zeekr, Lynk & Co, the London Electric Vehicle Company, Farizon, and more. We are Geely Auto UK, the UK arm of Geely Auto Group. Having entered the market in 2025 with our first electric SUV, the Geely EX5, we’re continuing to grow rapidly as we build a nationwide dealer and service network.

Job Purpose

As Legal Counsel you will work with the business to deliver the Company’s purpose providing pragmatic clear advice at all levels and informing decision making.

Main Responsibilities

• Advise on commercial contract negotiations, drafting, interpretation, and termination arrangements, including supply and distribution agreements, dealer and fleet arrangements, logistics, procurement, and marketing contracts.
• Advise on commercial disputes.
• Demonstrate a willingness to support all areas of the team’s responsibilities across the businesses it serves.
• Support key areas of responsibility, including compliance (including data protection), corporate governance, and the protection and licensing of intellectual property.
• Conduct legal risk analysis based on a detailed understanding of the company’s strategic objectives.
• Assimilate information, solve complex problems, and make informed recommendations, often within tight timescales.
• Contribute to the planning and strategic direction of the business.
• Monitor and assess legal developments, including policy changes, legislation, regulatory updates, and case law.
• Deliver training to the business on relevant legal and compliance topics.
• Develop and maintain standard documents, templates, precedents, and procedures.
• Instruct, manage, and oversee external legal service providers, ensuring compliance with budgetary controls.
• Collaborate with the Geely Legal Team and other Geely representatives.
• Respond to requests for information from the Geely Group.
• Work collaboratively with other members of the Legal Team to ensure an even distribution of workload and effective utilisation of the team's combined skills and expertise.

Education, Skills And Personal Characteristics Required

• Qualified lawyer in England and Wales with a current Law Society practising certificate.
• Approximately 2–4 years’ post-qualification experience (PQE), with strong commercial contract negotiation, drafting, interpretation and advisory experience.
• Strong academic background with the ability to analyse complex legal issues and provide practical, commercially focused advice.
• Experience in areas such as commercial contracting, compliance, international trade, supply and distribution arrangements, and dispute resolution would be advantageous.
• Irish law qualification and/or experience would be beneficial.
• Commercially minded self-starter with the ability to manage competing priorities and deliver results within demanding timescales.
• Proactive, enthusiastic, curious and collaborative approach, with strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships and operate as a trusted business partner.
• Strong team player who can work collaboratively while also operating independently and escalating matters appropriately when required.
• Continuous improvement mindset, with a willingness to embrace and develop new tools, technologies, processes and ways of working.

What Can We Offer You Beyond The Salary

• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Company pension scheme
• Geely/Volvo ECOS scheme
• Car allowance
• Private Medical Insurance
• x6 Life assurance
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay
• Medicash
• Bike2work scheme

We Are An Equal Opportunities Employer

At Geely Auto UK, we value diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from all candidates. We are committed to fair recruitment and ensuring everyone has the opportunity to reach their full potential. If you believe you are right for this role, we warmly welcome your application.

To thrive at Geely Auto UK we believe that you have the courage to lead with trust and care and you don’t mind getting your hands dirty. You are highly innovative and have a great ability to adapt and perform in a constantly changing, fast-paced, highly demanding work environment. Like us, you believe it’s important to have a passion to work in an international and multicultural environment with the desire and ability to embrace the diversity of people, perspectives, and styles.

Please note that due to GDPR regulations we can only accept applications sent through the recruitment system, not via email or other channels. We do not accept applications submitted by external recruitment companies.