Company: Envisage Recruitment Ltd.
Position: Legal Counsel (General Business) - Manager LL6
Employment Type: Contract (12 Months, Rolling)
Location: Gaydon, Warwickshire (Hybrid: Typically 3 days on-site, subject to business requirements)
Compensation: £38.81 per hour
Role Summary:
Joining the Legal and Compliance in-house function at Envisage, you will play a critical role within the Supply Chain legal team. This position is vital for ensuring continuity of global supply and resolving complex supply-related matters. Reporting to the Head of Legal for Supply Chain, you will act as a mid-level to senior legal advisor, collaborating with a diverse range of international stakeholders to support procurement activities and high-value dispute resolution.
Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities
Safeguard the legal interests of Envisage within the Supply Chain, focusing heavily on commercial contracts and dispute resolution.
Advise on global commercial disputes characterized by high value and significant complexity.
Lead and support stakeholders through dispute resolution and claim recovery workstreams.
Influence both internal and external parties to secure optimum resolutions and mitigate risk.
Develop and roll out training, policies, and guidelines to enhance legal awareness across the business.
Instruct and manage external legal counsel globally for specialized litigation, including managing associated budgets.
Draft and amend complex agreements and precedent documents; conduct rigorous legal research to support business decisions.
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of legislative and industry changes, ensuring all advice is aligned with current legal standards. Required Skills & Qualifications
Essential:
Must be qualified to practice law in England & Wales.
Robust experience in general commercial contracts and dispute resolution involving both UK and international parties.
Demonstrated experience with claims through mediation, arbitration, and court proceedings.
High level of commercial awareness with the confidence to challenge and question senior stakeholders.
Ability to quickly assimilate legal advice across multiple jurisdictions and provide creative, pragmatic, and succinct solutions.
Proven ability to manage a high-volume workload and meet critical, business-sensitive deadlines.
Experience gained at a top-tier private practice firm and/or a sophisticated in-house legal department. Desirable:
Dispute resolution experience in non-UK jurisdictions.
Experience specifically within product liability disputes.
Background in the automotive, manufacturing, or engineering sectors.
Experience working with global businesses on high-value, complex disputes
Salary description
£39.00 - £39.00 per hour