Senior Counsel

Hertz; Uxbridge; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global car rental firm is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to support its franchise operations. This full-time position in Uxbridge, UK, involves providing legal counsel on franchise agreements, advising on applicable laws, and working closely with the Global Franchise Operations team. The ideal candidate has a strong legal background with experience in commercial transactions and franchising, excellent communication skills, and the ability to operate independently in a fast-paced environment. This role offers a competitive compensation package including a bonus and other benefits.

Benefits

Bonus

Company Car or Car Allowance

Equity

40% off any standard Hertz Rental

Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• 4-6 years of commercial transactions experience in a law firm or in-house legal department.
• Direct experience with franchising or licensing models required.
• Proficiency in other languages beneficial but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal counsel on franchise matters.
• Draft and negotiate franchise agreements and related documentation.
• Advise on franchising laws and compliance issues.

Skills

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Self-starter

Detail oriented

Pragmatic business judgment

Education

J.D., LLB or equivalent international degree

Solicitor admitted in England and Wales

Job description

The Senior Legal Counsel, Franchise supports the company’s lead legal support on franchise matters worldwide. This position is full-time. This full‑time position reports to the Assistant General Counsel, Franchise and is based in Uxbridge, UK. Subject to business needs week‑to‑week, the position is staffed in the office Monday through Thursday and works remotely on Fridays.

BUSINESS IMPACT

Support the company’s financial success by providing pragmatic, business focused and risk‑based legal counsel and guidance on a wide‑array of commercial matters involving the company’s global franchise systems.

JOB CONTRIBUTIONS- WHAT WILL YOU DO

• Serve as a trusted partner to the Global Franchise Operations team by providing risk‑based legal counsel and guidance on franchise matters.
• Structure, draft, review, and negotiate franchise agreements, license agreements, confidentiality and non‑compete agreements, and other related documentation.
• Assist with the preparation of franchise disclosure documents globally in collaboration with multiple internal and external resources.
• Advise on issues arising under laws applicable to franchising.
• Support global strategic initiatives relating to franchise initiatives.
• Mitigate legal and financial contractual risks, ensuring fair, favourable, and consistent terms across agreements.
• Counsel the business on contract interpretation.
• Partner with the Global Franchise Operations team and other centers of excellence to design and implement a risk‑based franchise compliance program.
• Support business colleagues in resolving pre‑litigation contract disputes.
• Support the development and improvement of contracting processes.
• Deliver business‑oriented legal counsel in a timely, positive, collaborative and constructive manner.
• Assist with other matters as needed.
• Be a vocal advocate and champion for Hertz’s culture of adhering to strong ethical standards.

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

• J.D., LLB or equivalent international degree with strong academic credentials.
• Required to be admitted as a solicitor and in good standing in England and Wales or admitted to the bar and in good standing in another jurisdiction and eligible for limited licensure of in‑house counsel in England and Wales.
• 4-6 years of commercial transactions experience in a law firm or in‑house legal department.
• Direct experience with franchising or licensing models required.
• Willingness and ability to accommodate global needs including:
• travel internationally on a limited basis to meet with in‑country colleagues and franchisees;
• occasional meetings to support various time zones.
• Proficiency in other languages will be beneficial, but is not mandatory.

The ideal candidate will exhibit the following characteristics

• Excellent oral and written communication skills – must be able to effectively explain complex legal issues to non‑lawyers.
• A self‑starter – must possess discipline to independently follow up on matters and to work in a fast‑paced environment with a high level of autonomy.
• Strong interpersonal skills – must be able to cooperatively work with Hertz’s management, colleagues in the Legal Department, and outside counsel.
• Must be well organized, detail oriented, and able to manage numerous projects and conflicting demands in a fast‑paced environment.
• Demonstrate excellent and pragmatic business judgment and an ongoing curiosity about how their work fits into the bigger picture.
• Exceptional customer service skills.
• Ability to read, write, and fluently speak and understand the English language.

WHAT YOU WILL GET

• Bonus
• Company Car or Car Allowance
• Equity
• 40% off any standard Hertz Rental in a Corporate country
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Programme for employees and family

About Us

The Hertz Corporation operates the Hertz, Dollar Car Rental, Thrifty Car Rental brands in approximately 9,700 corporate and franchisee locations throughout North America, Europe, The Caribbean, Latin America, Africa, the Middle East, Asia, Australia and New Zealand. The Hertz Corporation is one of the largest worldwide airport general use vehicle rental companies, and the Hertz brand is one of the most recognized in the world.

Job Info

• Job Identification 37411
• Job Category Legal
• Posting Date 01/07/2026, 03:30 PM