Senior Legal Counsel in Solihull

We’re not just another bike brand - we are an iconic, British motorcycle brand with over 120 years of history behind us. Our new state-of-the-art facilities in Solihull, West Midlands are home to a tight-knit, but ever-expanding team that is passionate about delivering exquisite riding experiences to our customers. Under new ownership and proud to be part of the TVS Motor family, we are entering a new era of global success. At Norton, we value respect, trust, and responsibility. We trust our employees to execute their roles exceptionally and professionally, and we value personal development, teaching, and learning. When you join our team, you will have the opportunity to grow and learn alongside some of the most talented and dedicated people in the business.

The Role

We are seeking a highly capable and commercially minded Senior Legal Counsel to join our growing in-house legal team at Norton. This is a key global role supporting the Head of Legal across all areas of the business. You will be central to shaping the company’s legal strategy, providing pragmatic advice to senior leadership, and ensuring the effective management of legal risk across manufacturing, distribution, product development, and brand operations in multiple markets.

Key Responsibilities

• Commercial and Corporate
  • Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts, including supplier agreements, distribution and dealership agreements, technology and IP licences, and strategic partnerships.
  • Support on corporate governance matters, company secretarial issues, and subsidiary management.
  • Develop and maintain contract management, template documentation, and risk registers.
  • Advise on M&A, joint ventures, and strategic collaborations where appropriate.
• Disputes & Risk Management
  • Assist with contentious matters, including product liability, warranty claims, and commercial disputes, working with External Counsel as appropriate.
  • Take an active role in supporting the business develop processes for the handling of customer complaints, ensuring that legal risk is managed at an appropriate level.
• Product, Regulatory & Consumer
  • Advise on compliance with EU and UK regulations including environmental, advertising and consumer protection regulations (including Data Protection).
  • Support product development teams in assessing regulatory and liability risk with emerging technology.
• Legal Training & Compliance
  • Take an active role in the creation of training assets for the business on a broad range of legal topics.
  • Assist with the roll-out of compliance programmes, including anti-bribery, competition law, export controls, and data protection (with support from SMEs).
• Strategic Support
  • Provide clear, business-focused legal advice to senior management and project teams.
  • Contribute to the legal department’s continuous improvement, process automation, and knowledge management.
  • Support the Head of Legal in budgeting, reporting, and external counsel management.
• Deputy Responsibilities
  • Where called upon, act as Deputy Head of Legal, managing the legal function in the absence of the Head of Legal.
  • Provide leadership, guidance, and mentoring to other members of the legal team.
  • Represent the Legal Department at internal and external meetings, including Board and Executive sessions when required.

About You

Essential

• Qualified solicitor (England & Wales, or equivalent) with at least 7+ years’ PQE, ideally including significant in-house experience.
• Strong track record in commercial contracts, corporate law, and regulatory compliance.
• Demonstrated ability to operate as a trusted business partner, balancing legal risk with commercial realities.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• High level of initiative, resilience, and sound judgment.

Desirable

• Experience in the Automotive, Motorcycle, or Manufacturing sectors.
• Familiarity with EU/UK product safety, competition law, and consumer legislation.
• Prior experience managing a small legal team or acting as Deputy Counsel.
• Multijurisdictional exposure (EU, UK, US, or Asia).

Rewards of working for Norton:

We like to take care of our Nortoneers and we think we offer some pretty decent rewards. Here’s what you’ll get when you join the team:

• Competitive salary package that recognises your skills and experience.
• 33 days holiday (including Bank Holidays) to relax and recharge.
• Generous pension scheme that sets you up for the future, with access to personalised advice.
• Private Medical Insurance and a Cash Back Programme to keep you feeling your best.
• Life insurance (4x salary) because we’ve got your back no matter what.
• FREE fruit, got to have your five-a-day!
• WeCare Employee Assistance Programme, which includes access to online GP services, dietary advice, mental health support, bereavement counselling, and a fitness programme.
• Experience the thrill of an entrepreneurial environment within a larger, well-funded company with ambitious long-term goals.
• Elevate your career with our Ideas for Excellence scheme, where every brilliant idea is not just valued, but also rewarded!
• A diverse and international team that brings together different perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences.
• Join the fun with our twice-yearly employee events, payday socials, and loads of exciting activities in between!
• Want to go green? You can enjoy free electric bicycle hire.
• Plus, no need to stress about finding a parking spot - we’ve got on-site free parking covered and FREE electric charge points.

We know how important it is to take care of our team, and we’re committed to continually improving our reward offering in line with the business growth plan. Join us and see for yourself!

PLEASE NOTE, WE DO NOT ACCEPT AGENCY APPLICATIONS.