Senior Legal Counsel - Compliance
Salary £100,000 - 110,000 + Benefits
Coventry/Milton Keynes
Who we are?
At LEVC we have been transformed from a traditional vehicle manufacturer of the iconic black cab, into a modern electric vehicle company with high performing tech. We operate a global footprint, with offices and operations across Europe and key overseas markets. The TX electric taxi heralded a new generation of personal transport, bringing zero-emissions-capable operation to cities around the world.
Why work at LEVC?
Our talented team are dedicated to driving greener transport solutions that will accelerate the journey to cleaner cities. Our mission is to build on our heritage to deliver smarter, greener, safer and accessible mobility for all.
We are proud of what we’ve achieved already and excited to bring and develop talent into the EV industry.
About the role
As a Senior Legal Counsel you will work with LEVC an established UK business responsible for the London Taxi and with Geely Auto UK, a new business and brand in the UK and distributor of Geely new energy vehicles in the UK, to deliver the companies’ visions providing pragmatic, commercially focused advice at all levels, managing legal and regulatory risk, resolving disputes, informing decision making and delivering the compliance programme.
Specialist Services – Compliance (Primary Focus)
Lead and oversee the company’s regulatory compliance, ethics and risk framework, including the design, implementation and continuous improvement of internal programmes
Act as the primary point of contact for all regulatory compliance matters across the business, providing clear and pragmatic legal advice
Take ownership of key compliance risk areas, including data privacy, modern slavery, competition law, and anti-bribery & corruption
Chair the Compliance, Ethics and Risk Steering Groups, including agenda setting, preparation of papers, tracking actions and ensuring effective governance
Prepare and present regular reports to Senior Leadership and Board level, providing insight on compliance risks, developments and mitigation actions
Monitor regulatory developments and ensure timely implementation of changes to policies, processes and controls
Work closely with cross-functional teams to develop, embed and maintain compliance policies and procedures, ensuring alignment with business operations
Manage relationships with external regulators and external legal counsel, ensuring effective support and cost control
Lead and conduct internal investigations, including whistleblowing cases and regulatory-related matters
Provide day-to-day legal support on data privacy matters, including advising on risk and mitigation strategies
Specialist Services – Litigation and Dispute Resolution
Support the management of material disputes, litigation and regulatory investigations, working alongside external counsel where required
Partner with the business to mitigate litigation and reputational risks, protecting the organisation, brand and customers
Maintain oversight of the litigation and claims register and support reporting to auditors and senior stakeholders
Contribute to process improvements and risk reduction initiatives to minimise future disputes and claims
Wider Legal Team and Business Support
Provide broader legal support where required, including commercial contracts, governance and general advisory work
Support legal risk analysis aligned to business strategy and priorities
Deliver training and awareness sessions on compliance-related topics
Assist with the development of legal templates, policies and procedures
Collaborate with the Geely Group legal team and wider stakeholders
Contribute flexibly across the legal team to ensure balanced workload and effective delivery
Experience to succeed
Qualified lawyer in England and Wales, holding a valid practising certificate, with typically 10+ years’ PQE gained in private practice, in-house, or a combination
Strong academic background and solid experience advising on regulatory compliance matters, with exposure to dispute resolution
Demonstrated experience operating in a fast-paced, dynamic or start-up environment, with the ability to adapt quickly and manage competing priorities
Proven ability to work effectively within multinational and multicultural organisations, ideally including experience in Chinese-owned or globally integrated businesses
Experience engaging with and influencing senior stakeholders, governance forums and steering committees, with the confidence to lead discussions
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to convey complex legal issues clearly and provide practical, business-focused advice
Strong relationship-building capability, with a track record of establishing credibility and trust across diverse teams and functions
Commercially astute, with sound judgement and the ability to assess risk pragmatically and make timely recommendations
Resilient and composed under pressure, able to manage complex, sensitive and high-profile matters with professionalism and discretion
Highly organised and adaptable, with the ability to prioritise and manage multiple workstreams across different business areas
Collaborative, approachable and solutions-oriented, with a proactive and flexible mindset
High standards of integrity and professionalism
What we can offer you
Competitive salary
Car allowance
25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays
Hybrid working available between base location/home
Life insurance, cycle to work scheme, and a salary sacrifice pension scheme
Health and wellbeing support, including Medicash health care scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, available 24/7 365 days and network of mental health first aiders.
Salary extras giving you discounts across various retailers (e.g supermarkets, eating out, and leisure activities.)
Modern offices with free parking and EV charging available
Offices include use of onsite gym (Ansty location), subsidised canteens, regular companywide events
Support you to unlock your potential through technical & behavioural training. Oh, and did we mention you can get access to LinkedIn Learning too!
At LEVC, whatever your role, you truly have the opportunity to join a team that helps you perform at your best.
