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Qualified In-House Commercial Solicitor
Ideally 3-6+ years PQE
Hybrid
Do you have 3-6+ years PQE gained in a global in-house role or at a leading national or global law firm? Are you a proactive and innovative qualified solicitor who’s confident and comfortable at engaging with the business directly, including senior management? Do you want to work for a company where Respect is at the core of every decision made?
If this sounds like you, then this is the perfect opportunity for you...
We have a unique opportunity for a Qualified Commercial Solicitor to join our in-house Legal Team.
As part of an international team of legal professionals, this role focuses on the core Michelin commercial business in the UK and ROI, with an opportunity to assist other group companies such as Michelin Licensing, Blackcircles.com, Camso UK and the Fenner Group. Working alongside colleagues in the Europe North Region (UK, ROI, Germany, Austria, Switzerland and the Nordic territories) there is an opportunity to be involved in international work and projects.
What are we looking for?
Working for a customer centric organisation, we are looking for a proactive and innovative qualified solicitor to join the team in the UK. You will be comfortable and confident engaging with the business directly, including senior management, gathering facts and driving matters forward to conclusion. You will have exceptional communication skills and be able to shape, support and influence deployment of legal matters using your legal expertise.
Requirements:
Qualified and practising solicitor with 3-6+ years PQE gained in a global in-house role or at a leading national or global law firm
Live within commuting distance to Stoke-on-Trent
Right to Work in the UK
What will you be doing?
Advising on core commercial operations, you will be:
involved in supporting key stakeholders on distribution models and associated value-added services, as well as validation of marketing materials, influencer relationships and sponsorship agreements;
advising on the deployment of new solutions and tools, for example, Artificial Intelligence and digital services; and
providing support to the procurement team, and have strong commercial contracts experience to assist with contract reviews, including supply agreements, framework agreements, licensing contracts and MSAs/Local Service Agreements
You will also have a strong working knowledge of data protection regulations (UK GDPR & EU GDPR). You will be able to draft and negotiate data processing agreements and data sharing agreements as well as advise on PDIAs and DSARs.
Alongside the core legal assistance, we are looking for an individual who is keen to explore digitalisation within the legal team and wider business. You will assist in identifying process simplification, exploring legal design and legal technology and combing design skills and legal expertise to find legal solutions that are applicable, accessible and adapted to the needs of the business.
Other areas which are beneficial but not essential:
Previous experience in the industrial/manufacturing industry
Anti-trust compliance/awareness
Health & Safety compliance
Dispute Resolution
Regulatory & compliance, e.g. anti-bribery & corruptions, ethics
What’s in it for you?
Comprehensive benefits package:
Health cash plan that helps you save on essential healthcare expenses such as dental and optical services
Sick pay benefits to ensure you're covered during times of illness.
25 days holiday a year, in addition to bank holidays, with the number of holiday days increasing after two years of service.
To further enhance your life-work balance, flexibility to buy or sell additional holiday days, allowing you to either spend more time with loved ones or have extra cash in your pocket.
FREE premium tyres for your vehicle
Enhanced maternity/paternity leave to support you during important family moments
Employee Assistance Programme provides free, confidential advice and counselling
In-house training centre providing various training programs and courses to help you enhance your skills and achieve your career goals.
About Michelin:
As the leading mobility company, we work with tyres, around tyres and beyond tyres to enable Motion for Life. Dedicated to enhancing our clients’ mobility and sustainability, Michelin designs and distributes the most suitable tyres, services and solutions for our customers’ needs. Michelin provides digital services, maps and guides to help enrich trips and travels and make them unique experiences. Bringing our expertise to new markets, we invest in high-technology materials, 3D printing and hydrogen, to serve a wide variety of industries—from aerospace to biotech.
Next steps:
If you’ve got this far, then this is definitely the role for you. Apply now. Send us your CV and let’s talk about next steps.
At Michelin, we acknowledge that a diverse and inclusive work environment is fundamental to driving innovation, nurturing creativity, and establishing a space where each employee can thrive and succeed. As a dedicated equal opportunities employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds to apply and contribute to our team. We strongly believe that diversity enriches our work culture and drives our success. Furthermore, we understand the importance of creating a supportive and inclusive interview process. Should you require any reasonable adjustments to facilitate your participation, please don't hesitate to let us know.