Legal Counsel - Employment - 12 Month Fixed Term Contract

REQ ID: 132503
JOB TITLE: Legal Counsel - Employment - 12 Month Fixed Term Contract
SALARY: Competitive
POSTING START DATE: 14/08/2026
POSTING END DATE: 28/08/2026
LOCATION: Gaydon  

In this role, you're part of the driving force behind JLR’s success. Helping steer operational excellence across our corporate teams, from governance to talent – you’ll be at the epicentre of the business. Your contributions will transform our iconic brands and shape the future of modern luxury. Become part of a global business and create exceptional.

As an experienced Employment Solicitor within JLR's global in-house legal team, you'll provide commercially astute advice and direction on a on a variety of employment and HR related matters. This 12-month fixed-term opportunity offers exposure to complex employment legal matters, giving you the chance to flourish while working as part of a cross functional team.  

This role is based in Gaydon but supports a hybrid working structure. Occasional local or national travel may be required to support the role. 

WHAT TO EXPECT

Join a collaborative legal team that supports the future of Modern Luxury through trusted, commercial legal guidance. Working closely with HR, the wider legal team and   business leaders, you'll play an important role in managing employment risk, supporting constructive relationships and helping JLR navigate complex people matters with confidence and clarity. Here's what to expect:

• Providing commercially focused legal advice across a broad range of employment law matters, helping the business understand legal implications and achieve its objectives
• Advising on trade union, industrial relations and collective employment matters, supporting positive and productive stakeholder relationships
• Attending and supporting negotiations and employee relations forums across the organisation
• Developing pragmatic and legally compliant solutions to complex employee matters through sound judgement and lateral thinking
• Collaborating with colleagues across HR, legal and the wider business, challenging constructively where needed to deliver the best outcomes

At JLR, you'll work with pioneering brands and products while learning from some of the brightest minds in the industry. This is a chance to deepen your expertise, embrace new challenges and continuously grow and develop within an environment where individuality is celebrated and every voice matters.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

Along with your ambition to achieve the exceptional, there are several skills and experiences that you'll need to help you succeed here, including:

• Being a qualified solicitor with the right to practise in England and Wales
• Extensive  experience advising on employment law matters, particularly trade union relations, collective employment law and collective consultation exercises
• Able to advise on employment legislation within complex organisational environments
• Able to demonstrate strong commercial awareness, identifying legal and business risks while providing practical, solution-focused advice
• Strong ability to communicate complex legal information simply, clearly and confidently to stakeholders at all levels, while managing a varied workload effectively

It would also be advantageous to have experience within manufacturing, automotive or engineering environments, particularly in organisations with recognised trade unions.

BENEFITS

This role is rewarding in more ways than one. On top of our core offering, you’ll do extraordinary work with amazing people. In addition, you can expect a wide range of benefits:

• Discounted car purchase (open to family members, too)
• A 52 week maternity leave policy and a 4 week paternity leave policy. Other parental leave policies are available
• A competitive pension
• A JLR company performance-related bonus
• An employee learning scheme providing funding for; education, training and other activities which support the development of personal skills and promote lifelong learning
• Access to open, employee-led support and social networks
• Comprehensive Life Assurance and Income Protection policies
• Flexible working* 

*Flexible working is offered for specific roles dependant on responsibilities. Please speak to the hiring team for details

Creating Modern Luxury requires a modern approach to work. At JLR, hybrid working is a voluntary, non-contractual arrangement providing employees more choice and flexibility around how, when and where they work. Some roles require more on-site work, but details of this can be discussed with the hiring manager during the interview stage.

We work hard to nurture a culture that is inclusive and welcoming to all. We understand candidates may require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process. Please discuss these with your recruiter so we can accommodate your needs. 

Applicants from all backgrounds are welcome. If you’re unsure that you meet the full criteria of a role – but you're interested in where it could take you – we still encourage you to apply. We believe in people's ability to grow and develop within their role – it’s what makes living the exceptional with soul possible.

JLR is committed to equal opportunity for all.