Strategic Commercial Counsel

Jobtailor; Coventry; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Coventry, UK is seeking an experienced commercial lawyer to advise on contract negotiations, drafting, interpretation and termination across supply, distribution, procurement, and marketing agreements. You will support compliance, data protection and governance, and collaborate with the Geely Legal Team.

The role requires around 2–4 years PQE, a current Law Society practising certificate, strong analytical and advisory skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities under

Qualifications

• Strong commercial contract negotiation, drafting, interpretation and advisory experience.
• Ability to analyse complex legal issues and provide practical, commercially focused advice.
• Experience in commercial contracting, compliance, international trade, supply and distribution arrangements, and dispute resolution would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Advise on commercial contract negotiations, drafting, interpretation and termination arrangements.
• Advise on supply and distribution agreements, dealer and fleet arrangements, logistics, procurement and marketing contracts.
• Advise on commercial disputes.
• Support compliance, including data protection, corporate governance, and intellectual property protection and licensing.
• Conduct legal risk analysis based on the company’s strategic objectives.
• Assimilate information, solve complex problems and make informed recommendations 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 on relevant legal and compliance topics.
• Develop and maintain standard documents, templates, precedents and procedures.
• Instruct, manage and oversee external legal service providers within budgetary controls.
• Collaborate with the Geely Legal Team and other Geely representatives.
• Respond to requests for information from the Geely Group.
• Work collaboratively with the Legal Team to distribute workload and utilise combined skills and expertise.

Skills

Commercial contract negotiations

Drafting

Advisory experience

Stakeholder management

Data protection & compliance

Education

England & Wales Qualified Lawyer with Law Society practising certificate

Job description

Jobtailor in Coventry, UK is seeking an experienced commercial lawyer to advise on contract negotiations, drafting, interpretation and termination across supply, distribution, procurement, and marketing agreements. You will support compliance, data protection and governance, and collaborate with the Geely Legal Team.

The role requires around 2–4 years PQE, a current Law Society practising certificate, strong analytical and advisory skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities under