Commercial Lawyer - Regulatory & Contracts in Milton Keynes

In this role, you will be required to draft, negotiate and finalise a wide range of commercial contracts and banking/security documentation, often liaising with the business and other parties involved (including suppliers/external lawyers/dealers). You will be a point of contact for the business and able to give credible advice on non-contentious consumer credit, contract and banking matters - as well as advise and support the Head of Legal on business initiatives and projects relating to the wider Mercedes-Benz group.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, negotiate and finalise commercial contracts including fleet sales, supplier agreements, IT agreements, finance and insurance documents.
• Work on projects such as progressing the digital offering of financial products online.
• Provide general advice on a spectrum of legal matters such as data protection, competition law, and financial crime.
• Collaborate with the Compliance department to interpret regulatory (FCA) and legislative developments, focusing on financial services and insurance.
• Prepare Legal Reports to key stakeholders in the UK and at Mercedes-Benz Headquarters.
• Deliver legal training to the business as required.
• Occasionally support Litigation colleagues on contentious matters.

Qualifications and Experience

• Extensive commercial contract drafting experience (essential).
• Knowledge of consumer credit, preferably including motor finance, and familiarity with the FCA handbook and FOS guidelines.
• Experience in dealer funding, security documentation and insurance contracts.
• Experience in data protection, competition law, M&A, company secretarial tasks and managing external law firms.
• A strong academic background with first-rate professional training, and the ability to balance the company’s commercial drivers against legal risk.
• Proactive approach to solving problems.
• Ability to carry out multiple tasks, prioritising work effectively.
• Ability to work well within a team and take on a variety of work.
• Willingness to support colleagues, irrespective of the task, to meet the needs of the team and the business.
• Gravitas and personality to advise stakeholders at all levels.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and people skills.
• Previous in-house, financial services and automotive experience is desirable, and a passion to learn about financial services/insurance law and business is crucial.

Culture and Benefits

At Mercedes-Benz Financial Services, our employees are at the heart of our business. Our colleagues provide a range of financial solutions designed around the changing needs of our diverse customers. We ensure everyone has an equal opportunity to learn and develop, celebrating individuality and welcoming you into our culture. Inclusion is the driving force behind our ethos. We are committed to being a Menopause Friendly Employer, offering wellbeing support options and resources to assist those directly affected by menopause, or to support someone who is going through a menopause transition.

How you’ll play your part

We’ll offer a competitive salary and discretionary bonus structure, with access to colleague car schemes. You’ll also be able to join our pension scheme and have a flexible benefit pot that can be used to find the benefits that are right for you. We’re here to support you – we offer access to colleague wellbeing resources, including an Employee Assistance Programme, Mental Health First Aiders and Inclusion Advocates, as well as flexible opportunities to support work‑life balance. We also encourage your development, with the training and knowledge you need to reach your potential.

Application Process

When you apply, you’ll be asked to complete a short online application where we’ll request that you include your current CV and answer some application questions, including your current salary information. The Mercedes-Benz recruitment process reflects our obligations under relevant UK legislation. Whilst all applications are carefully considered, we will only progress applications from candidates who have the right to work in the United Kingdom. We’re here to support you throughout the recruitment process and beyond. Reasonable adjustments are available to any candidates who need them. We are also open to working flexibly and are happy to discuss flexible working options.

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