Job Description
Legal Counsel
Make sure to apply with all the requested information, as laid out in the job overview below.
About the role
We are looking for a confident, proactive and skilled Legal Counsel to join our family.
To stand out from the crowd, your attitude and approach will match our fast-paced and fluid environment: you will be an expert at juggling 101 different priorities – each as important as the next. You’ll be an empathetic communicator – able to support and coach our front line customer experience teams or explain complex legal matters to an intensely busy Board member.
The role reports to the Arval UK Legal Director and you will be part of a highly respected and credible local Legal team whilst benefiting from the support of a wider legal community of lawyers across Arval and BNP Paribas global. You’ll be expected to work collaboratively with colleagues in London and Paris on a regular basis.
You will predominantly partner with our Retail, Remarketing and Product and Marketing functions, using your stakeholder management skills and extensive legal knowledge to ensure all legal requirements are met and that legal risk is managed; you’ll be advising on products relevant to these areas and contributing to the performance of the business.
You’ll be the “go to” lawyer regarding our regulated business and consumer matters – with a focus on contentious issues. You’ll also be the main contact within the legal team for litigation matters where appropriate and competition law, including advising the business and supporting management to ensure relevant processes and controls are in place
You Should Have:
- At least 5 years PQE ideally with in-house experience in a regulated retail environment.
- Exceptional legal skills, with experience of dispute resolution and contentious matters.
- Excellent people skills, and be confident working with a broad range of stakeholders.
- Gravitas, mature communication and influencing skills, be able to communicate technical information clearly and concisely to internal stakeholders and be able to negotiate your way through a challenging fast paced environment.
What’s in it for you?
Culturally, we are a friendly bunch - more human, than corporate. We expect a lot but know that works both ways so offer a fantastic employee experience end to end.
All our offices are welcoming and refreshed to reflect our new ways of working in a post-COVID, forward thinking digital and hybrid setting. You will be given the perfect environment todo your work to the highest standards possible, as well as the opportunities to develop your own career.
You will be joining a family – we’re an excellent mix of new and longer serving employees, all working together to constantly improve the service we offer all our customers. Sharing experience, ideas and creative solutions is what we do best.
Being part of the wider BNP Paribas group, not only are we part of global brand making a positive difference, but we all benefit from some excellent perks.
This is a Pay Zone B3 role so comes with a salary range of up to £78,000 (DoE), an annual bonus of up to £8,900, plus a company car or car allowance (£6,000 p/a). You will also enjoy the standard benefits like Private Healthcare (AXA PPP), Life Assurance, a great Company Pension scheme, a range of personal flexible benefits, as well as the usual 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays), and access to great discounts on our products and services.
We’re also proud that we can offer you things that money just can’t buy:
- Progressive career development opportunities through our dedicated Learning and Development team. Check out our approach to learning here on our Dare2Discover intro film!
- Many opportunities to participate in CSR and Climate Sustainability action
- A huge range of volunteering days (we actively encourage our people to volunteer and participate in charity work)
- Hybrid working options (working in the office / at home or a remote location that suits your personal circumstance)
- Access to first class Mental Health support (onsite through our MH First Aiders or through our dedicated MH support line)
- An array of Talent Development opportunities local (UK) and globally within Arval Group / BNP Paribas
- And an employee culture that is focussed on creating a great place to work for all our employees – whether you are here for a temporary stay or with us for a lifetime
We are proud to celebrate the diverse nature of our customers and our diverse teams, where everyone feels safe to be their authentic self. We support all our local communities and groups and actively encourage people from underrepresented backgrounds to apply to become part of our family. We do not discriminate based on race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, marital status, disability or age – or any other category you can think of, and we have a strong “speak up” culture through which we support and ally with all groups our employees identify with.
We are a family-friendly employer with a culture based on trust, autonomy and flexibility and believe everyone has a voice and the opportunity to make an impact.
Here’s a recent video we put together that shows life at Arval: The Journey Makers
About us
We are Europe’s No.1 vehicle leasing provider with a clear vision for sustainable mobility. Mobility is as simple as someone moving from point A to point B, however and whenever they choose. We know that for 2021 and beyond, being innovative and creative, developing existing products and introducing new ones quickly into the mix is what our customers want, whilst we also focus on leading the way forward on Climate Action within the mobility industry.
Luckily, at Arval, we have an excellent pedigree in all things mobility, and the launch of our five year plan, Arval Beyond, puts us out in front, leading the way. Find out more about our plan here: Arval Beyond
We truly believe all our employees help us shape our story – and make history in the process. Come, join our family, and be part of it too.