Lotus Cars builds world-class, high-performance, and lightweight sports cars sold worldwide.
Lotus Cars Limited is the UK manufacturing site producing models such as the Emira and Evija. To elevate our company, we are seeking a Head of Legal to join our Legal Department at our Hethel manufacturing plant.
Summary:
This key role, as part of the Lotus Cars Limited Senior Management Team, will supervise the legal team and lead legal advice on various issues, including risk management and legislative compliance.
The successful candidate will oversee legal services such as regulatory compliance, commercial contracts, intellectual property, litigation, and employment matters.
What you'll do:
* Advise on a broad legal framework, including regulatory compliance, contracts, IP, litigation, financing, data protection, and cross-border transactions, minimizing risks.
* Draft, review, and negotiate commercial and investment contracts, assessing associated risks.
* Support projects with government policies and law enforcement requests, handling legal challenges with agencies and regulators.
* Identify legal issues or risks and resolve them effectively with senior management.
* Provide legal support to senior management as needed.
* Assist with corporate secretarial duties where necessary.
* Supervise the legal team, offering guidance and support.
* Manage external and internal legal resources, ensuring appropriate controls and processes.
What you'll bring:
* Extensive post-qualification legal experience, preferably in automotive.
* A Law Degree and relevant qualifications.
* Strong litigation and dispute resolution background.
* Proven leadership and team management skills.
* Excellent legal drafting, analytical, and communication skills.
* Ability to simplify complex legal issues for non-legal audiences.
* Strong organizational skills and ability to handle multiple priorities under pressure.
* Experience working cross-functionally and internationally is highly desirable.
What we offer:
* Access to a Company Car scheme (ECOS)
* 25 Vacation Days plus Bank Holidays
* Private Healthcare via BUPA
* Future-Proof Pension with tailored healthcare coverage
* Hybrid working model, with on-site presence required 3 days per week at Hethel
Additional Information:
* This role is based at our Hethel plant, with flexible working; on-site presence expected 3 days/week.
Our Company:
Group Lotus is a renowned sports car manufacturer with a 75-year legacy of design, engineering, and racing victories. We are evolving into a global electric performance brand, launching models like the Eletre and Emeya.
At Lotus, you push boundaries—industry and personal. Our team embodies the pioneering spirit of founder Colin Chapman.
Located in Hethel, Norfolk, our UK sites include production in Norwich and research near Warwick, offering diverse roles across disciplines.
We value diversity and inclusion as core to our success. Learn more about our commitment: Equity, Diversity & Inclusion in Lotus Cars.
Explore what being Sophisticated, Rebellious, and Pioneering means at Lotus by visiting our career site: https://lotusukmanufacturing.teamtailor.com/.
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