Legal Counsel

Legal Counsel

Salary 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 worlds most forward-thinking automotive groups. For nearly three decades weve 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 were 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 Companys 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 teams 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 companys 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 teams combined skills and expertise.

Education Skills and Personal characteristics required:

• Qualified lawyer in England and Wales with a current Law Society practising certificate.

• Approximately 24 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.