Senior Corporate Counsel (Part Time)

Cox Automotive

  • Chester
  • Permanent
  • Part-time
  • 13 days ago
The RoleJoin a Global Legal Team Making an Impact Across Europe.At Cox Law and Policy, we're more than just legal support-we're trusted advisors embedded within the global operations of Cox Automotive. As part of our high-performing shared services team, this is your opportunity to work at the intersection of law, innovation, and global business-making a real impact where it matters most.Job PurposeThe role would manage legal support for the debt recovery function in NextGear Capital, including corporate insolvencies, personal bankruptcies, settlements, and litigation. The role would work with external counsel as needed. The role would advise on other legal matters for NextGear on an ad hoc basis.Your principal accountabilities and other tasks will be carried out in the framework of our valued behaviours:
  • Do the right thing, always
  • Lead by example
  • Bring out the best in everyone
  • Have fun
  • Do it all in the spirit of Cox
Principal Accountabilities
  • 1 direct report (Legal Liaison Officer)
  • Responsible for instruction and budget management of external legal counsel (where matters cannot be dealt with internally
  • Global/regional function: UK and Republic of Ireland
  • Drafting and issuing notices of contract termination to trigger legal right for vehicle uplifts
  • Drafting statutory demands, bankruptcy petitions and other insolvency-related documents
  • Drafting and negotiating settlements and indulgences with customers and guarantors
  • Instructing external counsel on high value litigation
  • Registering security interests on property with HMLR
  • Negotiating commercial agreements with partners and suppliers
  • Advising the NextGear SLT on legal risk
  • Managing external law firm relationships and spend
Knowledge, Experience and Skills Required
  • Degree in law or non-law degree with graduate diploma in law (GDL) (or other equivalent)
  • Qualified solicitor or barrister in England and Wales with 7 years+ post qualification experience (PQE)
Essential skills and experience:
  • Experience of advising on debt recovery
  • Experience of advising on corporate insolvency
  • Experience of advising on personal bankruptcy
  • Experience of advising on litigation
  • Experience of negotiating settlement agreements
  • Experience of drafting and negotiating commercial agreements
Desirable skills and experience:
  • Experience of working in-house
  • Experience of the automotive industry
  • Knowledge of the Irish legal system
Who we areCox Automotive is the world's largest automotive service organisation. We
provide dependable solutions that improve performance and profitability
throughout the vehicle lifecycle to manufacturers, fleets, and retailers.
Our businesses are organised around our customers' core needs across vehicle
solutions, mobility, remarketing, funding, and retail.The BenefitsTestimonialsAneliese Platts
Senior Designer “The people that work here are what sets Cox Automotive apart. We genuinely work as a team, and I feel the same level of support everywhere in the business. Working here is like a family away from home, but most importantly we have fun whilst doing it!”Ann Fairbanks
Executive PA & Business Support “I wouldn't be where I am today without Cox Automotive. The company has real culture of learning, pushing the boundaries and making YOU better. It's all built on strong values that are more than just words, they're acted on every single day.”Gemma Hepple
National Operations Manager “In my nine years here, Cox Automotive has allowed me to learn, grow and hone my skills. There's a real commitment to inclusion and diversity and today I am proud to be in what was historically perceived to be a 'man's' role.”

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