Enterprise Mobility
Egham, Surrey
Overview As we continue to build our team in support of our vision to be the world's best and most trusted mobility company, the Corporate Legal Group is excited to announce the opening for a Corporate Counsel (Backfill) . This is an exciting opportunity for a 7+ year qualified lawyer who will support our global business operations, commercial sales efforts and procurement activities and be an integral part of our global collaborative legal team. This position is office-based, headquartered in Egham, Surrey, near London. The successful candidate will be a member of our worldwide Legal Group. We deliver our legal services through a highly matrixed, cross-departmental functional teams focused on particular specialisms, including Commercial Sales, Procurement, Real Estate, Marketing, Intellectual Property, Technology/SaaS/PaaS agreements, Data Protection (connected vehicles), M&A, Litigation, ESG, Electrification and new technology. This role will also have a strong focus on negotiating commercial contracts (both sales and procurement) as well as concession agreements with our airport partners, collaborating in each area with business stakeholders and colleagues in the Legal Group, in their areas of expertise, in Europe, with a principal focus on our business needs in France. Experience negotiating retail concessions or property licensing would be advantageous, along with significant experience in structuring, drafting and reviewing a wide array of procurement agreements, including master service agreements, goods sale/purchase agreements, solicitations and other complex legal documents. This is a fantastic role for a candidate looking to join a driven and dynamic team and develop their career in an industry-leading in-house legal function. With the convergence of mobility solutions, the advent of internet-connected vehicles and roll-out of alternative fuelled and electric vehicles, the next 5 years promises to re-write the landscape in traditional vehicle mobility. As the industry evolves, we'll be embracing new types of business that will require lawyers who are comfortable learning and advising on new areas and coming up with creative solutions to the issues of the day. We're looking for a lawyer that can think through problems, navigate the legal and regulatory environment, and find ways to facilitate all this change. Organization Overview: We're Enterprise Mobility. A family-owned, global mobility leader with a $39 billion turnover, nearly 90,000 team members, and operations in 95 countries. Led by CEO Chrissy Taylor, the third generation of the Taylor family, we're built on a legacy that gives us the stability to focus on the long-term success of our people, our customers and our business. From a fleet of seven cars, more than six decades ago, to a global network serving consumers, businesses and governments, Enterprise Mobility is a leading provider of mobility solutions including car rental, fleet management, flexible vehicle-hire, carsharing, vanpooling, car sales, truck rental, vehicle subscription, luxury rental, technology solutions and more, to help make travel easier and more convenient. Responsibilities Responsibilities: Effectively maintain and cultivate relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including colleagues in the EU and US team to learn, support and create consistency in our legal advice; Assess our business needs/requirements, research issues, and provide legal advice and direction to minimize business risks and support our business teams and leadership; Assume the lead role in negotiating and drafting a broad range of commercial contracts for customers and suppliers; Provide guidance and support to other lawyers and develop materials and processes to support and improve our business and the Legal Group; Rely on experience-based knowledge and leadership to plan and accomplish goals and bring a wide degree of creativity and sound business judgment and know when to escalate issues to senior management; Monitor, track and report on industry-related topics and changes in the law; Manage and be responsible for your own workload, take the initiative to prioritise work with stakeholders, manage tight and moving deadlines and remain calm under pressure and have the agility and judgment to effectively balance multiple requests and competing priorities; Be driven, have excellent attention to detail and ability to self-correct, be diligent in your responsibilities and the confidential nature of the role; Be comfortable working independently and for the benefit of the team as a whole and coming up with initiatives to improve the team. Qualifications Competency Based Qualifications: Qualification as a lawyer in one or more European jurisdictions with a civil law system required (qualification in France a plus) with significant experience of commercial law and the drafting, review and negotiation of complex, lengthy commercial contracts on 3rd party paper with reasonably minimal supervision. Fluent in French and English; additional language skills (Spanish or German) are a plus; Intermediate level proficiency in Microsoft Office products (i.e., Teams, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook). Training or experience working in France or on French contracts or projects (experience in additional jurisdictions is a plus). High level of professionalism and integrity; strong ethical standards, and work ethic. An understanding and sensitivity to maintaining confidential information. Strong time management and organizational skills Comfortable working independently or in a team and agility and judgment to balance multiple requests and competing priorities. Outstanding interpersonal skills, including verbal communication skills and writing & drafting skills. High level of attention to detail and process Proven leadership skills. Additional Information Please let us know about any accommodations you may need to participate in the recruitment process. Location : Egham, Surrey, TW20 9FB (Plenty of free on site parking and approx. 10 minutes walk from Egham station). Salary : Competitive
Overview As we continue to build our team in support of our vision to be the world's best and most trusted mobility company, the Corporate Legal Group is excited to announce the opening for a Corporate Counsel (Backfill) . This is an exciting opportunity for a 7+ year qualified lawyer who will support our global business operations, commercial sales efforts and procurement activities and be an integral part of our global collaborative legal team. This position is office-based, headquartered in Egham, Surrey, near London. The successful candidate will be a member of our worldwide Legal Group. We deliver our legal services through a highly matrixed, cross-departmental functional teams focused on particular specialisms, including Commercial Sales, Procurement, Real Estate, Marketing, Intellectual Property, Technology/SaaS/PaaS agreements, Data Protection (connected vehicles), M&A, Litigation, ESG, Electrification and new technology. This role will also have a strong focus on negotiating commercial contracts (both sales and procurement) as well as concession agreements with our airport partners, collaborating in each area with business stakeholders and colleagues in the Legal Group, in their areas of expertise, in Europe, with a principal focus on our business needs in France. Experience negotiating retail concessions or property licensing would be advantageous, along with significant experience in structuring, drafting and reviewing a wide array of procurement agreements, including master service agreements, goods sale/purchase agreements, solicitations and other complex legal documents. This is a fantastic role for a candidate looking to join a driven and dynamic team and develop their career in an industry-leading in-house legal function. With the convergence of mobility solutions, the advent of internet-connected vehicles and roll-out of alternative fuelled and electric vehicles, the next 5 years promises to re-write the landscape in traditional vehicle mobility. As the industry evolves, we'll be embracing new types of business that will require lawyers who are comfortable learning and advising on new areas and coming up with creative solutions to the issues of the day. We're looking for a lawyer that can think through problems, navigate the legal and regulatory environment, and find ways to facilitate all this change. Organization Overview: We're Enterprise Mobility. A family-owned, global mobility leader with a $39 billion turnover, nearly 90,000 team members, and operations in 95 countries. Led by CEO Chrissy Taylor, the third generation of the Taylor family, we're built on a legacy that gives us the stability to focus on the long-term success of our people, our customers and our business. From a fleet of seven cars, more than six decades ago, to a global network serving consumers, businesses and governments, Enterprise Mobility is a leading provider of mobility solutions including car rental, fleet management, flexible vehicle-hire, carsharing, vanpooling, car sales, truck rental, vehicle subscription, luxury rental, technology solutions and more, to help make travel easier and more convenient. Responsibilities Responsibilities: Effectively maintain and cultivate relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including colleagues in the EU and US team to learn, support and create consistency in our legal advice; Assess our business needs/requirements, research issues, and provide legal advice and direction to minimize business risks and support our business teams and leadership; Assume the lead role in negotiating and drafting a broad range of commercial contracts for customers and suppliers; Provide guidance and support to other lawyers and develop materials and processes to support and improve our business and the Legal Group; Rely on experience-based knowledge and leadership to plan and accomplish goals and bring a wide degree of creativity and sound business judgment and know when to escalate issues to senior management; Monitor, track and report on industry-related topics and changes in the law; Manage and be responsible for your own workload, take the initiative to prioritise work with stakeholders, manage tight and moving deadlines and remain calm under pressure and have the agility and judgment to effectively balance multiple requests and competing priorities; Be driven, have excellent attention to detail and ability to self-correct, be diligent in your responsibilities and the confidential nature of the role; Be comfortable working independently and for the benefit of the team as a whole and coming up with initiatives to improve the team. Qualifications Competency Based Qualifications: Qualification as a lawyer in one or more European jurisdictions with a civil law system required (qualification in France a plus) with significant experience of commercial law and the drafting, review and negotiation of complex, lengthy commercial contracts on 3rd party paper with reasonably minimal supervision. Fluent in French and English; additional language skills (Spanish or German) are a plus; Intermediate level proficiency in Microsoft Office products (i.e., Teams, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook). Training or experience working in France or on French contracts or projects (experience in additional jurisdictions is a plus). High level of professionalism and integrity; strong ethical standards, and work ethic. An understanding and sensitivity to maintaining confidential information. Strong time management and organizational skills Comfortable working independently or in a team and agility and judgment to balance multiple requests and competing priorities. Outstanding interpersonal skills, including verbal communication skills and writing & drafting skills. High level of attention to detail and process Proven leadership skills. Additional Information Please let us know about any accommodations you may need to participate in the recruitment process. Location : Egham, Surrey, TW20 9FB (Plenty of free on site parking and approx. 10 minutes walk from Egham station). Salary : Competitive
Canal & River Trust
About the Trust We're one of the UK's biggest charities and we care for 2,000 miles of canals, rivers, docks and reservoirs because we believe life is better by water. We're looking for people who support our cause and want to make a difference for future generations. Could this be you? Along with our waterways we also manage museums, archives and the country's third largest collection of historic buildings, as well as the nature and wildlife that calls our canals home. All of this enables us to provide wellbeing opportunities for millions of people each year. Join Our Team: Principal Property Litigation Lawyer We're excited to welcome a new Principal Property Litigation Lawyer to join our Legal team. Navigate your future and lock in your career as we keep our canals open and alive. Working Hours & Location This role follows 37 hours, Monday to Friday working pattern. The vacancy will be offered on a remote working basis, with a requirement to attend our main hub spaces as and when required. Role Overview The Principal Property Litigation Lawyer leads the provision of legal advice and management of property-related disputes arising from the Trust's operational and investment property portfolio. Key Accountabilities: Main conduct of property law disputes across the Trust's operational estate (e.g. title, trespass, boundary disputes, rights and easements, restrictive covenants, rights of support and claims for nuisance) with adjoining landowners, tenants and other stakeholders. Contributing to the management of legal risk on property law disputes arising in the context of the Trust's engineering, estates, utilities and business boating activity. Assisting Senior Lawyers in providing strategic advice to Senior Managers and the Executive regarding litigation risk to the Trust's estate and assets in the context of the wider estate and asset management strategy and programme. Taking forward high value disputes (both as claimant and defendant) in relation to Trust asset and infrastructure responsibility, with other public and third sector infrastructure owners, in the context of retaining wall and embankments, bridges, harbour, flood defence, water resources, highways and reservoir responsibility. Supervision of Property Litigation Lawyer and Paralegal, close working with Trust Claims Manager and coordination of external legal support, including Counsel. Working with the Senior Litigation Lawyer on property litigation matters involving boating and mooring disputes. About you You are a qualified solicitor (or equivalent) with property litigation experience, able to lead complex, high-value disputes independently. Strong track record in managing legal risk, advising senior stakeholders, and collaborating with internal teams and external advisers, with a pragmatic approach and commitment to health and safety. Skills & Qualifications: Qualified solicitor (or equivalent) with a minimum of 10 years' property litigation law experience gained in private practice or in-house. Proven ability to take a lead on conducting a heavy caseload of major property litigation with minimal oversight. Experience of leading strategic discussions on legal risk at a senior level. Experience of supervision and coordination of legal and expert teams, including Counsel. Ability to build collaborative relationships across all levels and disciplines within the Trust and with external legal advisers and to participate effectively in meetings. Comply with Canal & River Trust Health & Safety policy and defined standards, report incidents, accidents and near misses. Assess the risks and make adjustments to work methods where appropriate. Ensure all equipment (PPE, plant, materials etc.) is appropriate for the task. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient suitable applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. Contact & Application If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to us at . We encourage early applications as we may close the vacancy once we receive enough suitable candidates. What We Offer We offer an annual salary of £55,000. Enjoy a competitive pension scheme, increasing holiday entitlement, and a range of employee benefits. For a full breakdown of our benefits, check out our brochure here: EVP - 1. Learn more: Our values We care passionately for our waterways, and as importantly, for those who look after and use them. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce where everyone can thrive. We are striving to represent the diverse communities that we are a part of and welcome applicants from across all sectors of the community. We want everyone to have the opportunity to perform at their best during our recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments - whether for a disability, neurodiversity, or health condition - please let us know what you need and how we can support you. We'll work with you to make any necessary changes. All of our jobs can be considered on a part time, flexible or job share basis. We operate a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role. You are considered disabled under the Equality Act 2010 if you have a physical or mental impairment that has a substantial and long-term negative effect on your ability to carry out normal day-to-day activities. We recognise not everyone who is classified as disabled under the Equality Act personally identifies this way, or with this definition of disability. Please do not let this discourage you from applying under the scheme. At Canal & River Trust, we are committed to fair, transparent, and ethical recruitment practices. As part of our hiring process, we may use AI to analyse applications and support us work more efficiently. However, all hiring decisions - without exception - are made by our hiring managers. Navigate your future and lock in your career as we keep our canals open and alive. Find out more about us on our website: To apply, please visit our website via the button below.
About the Trust We're one of the UK's biggest charities and we care for 2,000 miles of canals, rivers, docks and reservoirs because we believe life is better by water. We're looking for people who support our cause and want to make a difference for future generations. Could this be you? Along with our waterways we also manage museums, archives and the country's third largest collection of historic buildings, as well as the nature and wildlife that calls our canals home. All of this enables us to provide wellbeing opportunities for millions of people each year. Join Our Team: Principal Property Litigation Lawyer We're excited to welcome a new Principal Property Litigation Lawyer to join our Legal team. Navigate your future and lock in your career as we keep our canals open and alive. Working Hours & Location This role follows 37 hours, Monday to Friday working pattern. The vacancy will be offered on a remote working basis, with a requirement to attend our main hub spaces as and when required. Role Overview The Principal Property Litigation Lawyer leads the provision of legal advice and management of property-related disputes arising from the Trust's operational and investment property portfolio. Key Accountabilities: Main conduct of property law disputes across the Trust's operational estate (e.g. title, trespass, boundary disputes, rights and easements, restrictive covenants, rights of support and claims for nuisance) with adjoining landowners, tenants and other stakeholders. Contributing to the management of legal risk on property law disputes arising in the context of the Trust's engineering, estates, utilities and business boating activity. Assisting Senior Lawyers in providing strategic advice to Senior Managers and the Executive regarding litigation risk to the Trust's estate and assets in the context of the wider estate and asset management strategy and programme. Taking forward high value disputes (both as claimant and defendant) in relation to Trust asset and infrastructure responsibility, with other public and third sector infrastructure owners, in the context of retaining wall and embankments, bridges, harbour, flood defence, water resources, highways and reservoir responsibility. Supervision of Property Litigation Lawyer and Paralegal, close working with Trust Claims Manager and coordination of external legal support, including Counsel. Working with the Senior Litigation Lawyer on property litigation matters involving boating and mooring disputes. About you You are a qualified solicitor (or equivalent) with property litigation experience, able to lead complex, high-value disputes independently. Strong track record in managing legal risk, advising senior stakeholders, and collaborating with internal teams and external advisers, with a pragmatic approach and commitment to health and safety. Skills & Qualifications: Qualified solicitor (or equivalent) with a minimum of 10 years' property litigation law experience gained in private practice or in-house. Proven ability to take a lead on conducting a heavy caseload of major property litigation with minimal oversight. Experience of leading strategic discussions on legal risk at a senior level. Experience of supervision and coordination of legal and expert teams, including Counsel. Ability to build collaborative relationships across all levels and disciplines within the Trust and with external legal advisers and to participate effectively in meetings. Comply with Canal & River Trust Health & Safety policy and defined standards, report incidents, accidents and near misses. Assess the risks and make adjustments to work methods where appropriate. Ensure all equipment (PPE, plant, materials etc.) is appropriate for the task. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient suitable applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. Contact & Application If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to us at . We encourage early applications as we may close the vacancy once we receive enough suitable candidates. What We Offer We offer an annual salary of £55,000. Enjoy a competitive pension scheme, increasing holiday entitlement, and a range of employee benefits. For a full breakdown of our benefits, check out our brochure here: EVP - 1. Learn more: Our values We care passionately for our waterways, and as importantly, for those who look after and use them. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce where everyone can thrive. We are striving to represent the diverse communities that we are a part of and welcome applicants from across all sectors of the community. We want everyone to have the opportunity to perform at their best during our recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments - whether for a disability, neurodiversity, or health condition - please let us know what you need and how we can support you. We'll work with you to make any necessary changes. All of our jobs can be considered on a part time, flexible or job share basis. We operate a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role. You are considered disabled under the Equality Act 2010 if you have a physical or mental impairment that has a substantial and long-term negative effect on your ability to carry out normal day-to-day activities. We recognise not everyone who is classified as disabled under the Equality Act personally identifies this way, or with this definition of disability. Please do not let this discourage you from applying under the scheme. At Canal & River Trust, we are committed to fair, transparent, and ethical recruitment practices. As part of our hiring process, we may use AI to analyse applications and support us work more efficiently. However, all hiring decisions - without exception - are made by our hiring managers. Navigate your future and lock in your career as we keep our canals open and alive. Find out more about us on our website: To apply, please visit our website via the button below.
Canal & River Trust
Join Our Team: Principal Property Litigation Lawyer We re excited to welcome a new Principal Property Litigation Lawyer to join our Legal team. Navigate your future and lock in your career as we keep our canals open and alive. Working Hours & Location This role follows 37 hours, Monday to Friday working pattern. The vacancy will be offered on a remote working basis, with a requirement to attend our main hub spaces as and when required. Role Overview The Principal Property Litigation Lawyer leads the provision of legal advice and management of property-related disputes arising from the Trust s operational and investment property portfolio. Key Accountabilities: Main conduct of property law disputes across the Trust s operational estate (e.g. title, trespass, boundary disputes, rights and easements, restrictive covenants, rights of support and claims for nuisance) with adjoining landowners, tenants and other stakeholders. Contributing to the management of legal risk on property law disputes arising in the context of the Trust s engineering, estates, utilities and business boating activity. Assisting Senior Lawyers in providing strategic advice to Senior Managers and the Executive regarding litigation risk to the Trust s estate and assets in the context of the wider estate and asset management strategy and programme. Taking forward high value disputes (both as claimant and defendant) in relation to Trust asset and infrastructure responsibility, with other public and third sector infrastructure owners, in the context of retaining wall and embankments, bridges, harbour, flood defence, water resources, highways and reservoir responsibility. Supervision of Property Litigation Lawyer and Paralegal, close working with Trust Claims Manager and coordination of external legal support, including Counsel. Working with the Senior Litigation Lawyer on property litigation matters involving boating and mooring disputes. About you You are a qualified solicitor (or equivalent) with property litigation experience, able to lead complex, high-value disputes independently. Strong track record in managing legal risk, advising senior stakeholders, and collaborating with internal teams and external advisers, with a pragmatic approach and commitment to health and safety. Skills & Qualifications Qualified solicitor (or equivalent) with a minimum of 10 years property litigation law experience gained in private practice or in-house. Proven ability to take a lead on conducting a heavy caseload of major property litigation with minimal oversight. Experience of leading strategic discussions on legal risk at a senior level. Experience of supervision and coordination of legal and expert teams, including Counsel. Ability to build collaborative relationships across all levels and disciplines within the Trust and with external legal advisers and to participate effectively in meetings. Comply with Canal & River Trust Health & Safety policy and defined standards, report incidents, accidents and near misses. Assess the risks and make adjustments to work methods where appropriate. Ensure all equipment (PPE, plant, materials etc.) is appropriate for the task. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient suitable applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. What We Offer We offer an annual salary of £55,000.
Join Our Team: Principal Property Litigation Lawyer We re excited to welcome a new Principal Property Litigation Lawyer to join our Legal team. Navigate your future and lock in your career as we keep our canals open and alive. Working Hours & Location This role follows 37 hours, Monday to Friday working pattern. The vacancy will be offered on a remote working basis, with a requirement to attend our main hub spaces as and when required. Role Overview The Principal Property Litigation Lawyer leads the provision of legal advice and management of property-related disputes arising from the Trust s operational and investment property portfolio. Key Accountabilities: Main conduct of property law disputes across the Trust s operational estate (e.g. title, trespass, boundary disputes, rights and easements, restrictive covenants, rights of support and claims for nuisance) with adjoining landowners, tenants and other stakeholders. Contributing to the management of legal risk on property law disputes arising in the context of the Trust s engineering, estates, utilities and business boating activity. Assisting Senior Lawyers in providing strategic advice to Senior Managers and the Executive regarding litigation risk to the Trust s estate and assets in the context of the wider estate and asset management strategy and programme. Taking forward high value disputes (both as claimant and defendant) in relation to Trust asset and infrastructure responsibility, with other public and third sector infrastructure owners, in the context of retaining wall and embankments, bridges, harbour, flood defence, water resources, highways and reservoir responsibility. Supervision of Property Litigation Lawyer and Paralegal, close working with Trust Claims Manager and coordination of external legal support, including Counsel. Working with the Senior Litigation Lawyer on property litigation matters involving boating and mooring disputes. About you You are a qualified solicitor (or equivalent) with property litigation experience, able to lead complex, high-value disputes independently. Strong track record in managing legal risk, advising senior stakeholders, and collaborating with internal teams and external advisers, with a pragmatic approach and commitment to health and safety. Skills & Qualifications Qualified solicitor (or equivalent) with a minimum of 10 years property litigation law experience gained in private practice or in-house. Proven ability to take a lead on conducting a heavy caseload of major property litigation with minimal oversight. Experience of leading strategic discussions on legal risk at a senior level. Experience of supervision and coordination of legal and expert teams, including Counsel. Ability to build collaborative relationships across all levels and disciplines within the Trust and with external legal advisers and to participate effectively in meetings. Comply with Canal & River Trust Health & Safety policy and defined standards, report incidents, accidents and near misses. Assess the risks and make adjustments to work methods where appropriate. Ensure all equipment (PPE, plant, materials etc.) is appropriate for the task. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient suitable applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. What We Offer We offer an annual salary of £55,000.
