Senior Legal Counsel - Telematics

We’re an ambitious, forward-thinking global business who build transformative solutions for our customers to deliver best-in-class sustainable mobility, connectivity and technology solutions.  We support our customers with a range of products and services to meet their needs.  

Since 1990 our ambition has never wavered. From humble beginnings, our vision and drive has seen us venture into new markets with confidence and stay ahead of market trends. Our mission is to help businesses of all sizes adapt to the future and take advantage of the opportunities that change brings. Sustainability is at the core of our offering. With our leading e-mobility solutions, we’re committed to guiding businesses through the energy transition, building solutions for a more sustainable, connected future. 

This is where you come in. We are on a journey of growth. We pride ourselves on being at the forefront of technology innovation and we invite you along on this journey. 

We are seeking a highly motivated individual to join our team as Senior Legal Counsel for our Telematics Division.

You will be responsible for an interesting and wide variety of legal work, reporting to our Head of Legal – Telematics. You will work as part of a closely knit Legal team that reports into the Chief Business Officer alongside our Compliance and ESG teams. The wider Legal team provides support to our Fuel Card and Emerging Business divisions and our central Group functions. The environment in which we work is fast-moving and commercial.

What you’ll be doing

• Business Partnering:• business partnering with the Telematics Division to understand their objectives and provide legal solutions that align with overall group and divisional goals; and
• develop speciality in-depth knowledge of the legal and regulatory risks relevant to the Telematics Division and provide practical guidance and solutions to support the mitigation of those risks. 

• Legal Advisory:• provide tactical and strategic legal advice to the business on a wide range of legal issues and business projects, both across the Telematics Division and also to the wider Radius Group;
• reviewing, drafting and negotiating commercial agreements, including customer terms and conditions, supplier contracts and reseller agreements; and
• developing specialist, in-depth knowledge of the commercial issues and agreements relevant to the Telematics Division.

• Legal compliance:• stay abreast of relevant laws and regulations affecting the Radius Group and, in particular, the Telematics Division and ensure compliance, working closely with our Compliance team; and
• conduct training sessions for employees to ensure wider awareness of legal risk and compliance.

• Litigation management:• manage and oversee dispute resolution matters within the Telematics Division, working closely with external counsel when necessary; and
• develop and implement strategies, policies and procedures to minimise legal exposure and resolve disputes efficiently.

• Risk management:• identify and assess legal risks associated with business activities and propose and implement strategies to mitigate those risks; and
• work collaboratively with internal stakeholders to implement risk management initiatives.

In addition to the above, undertake such duties as may reasonably be requested and that are commensurate with the nature and grade of the post. 

• UK qualified, with 10+ years PQE and a current practising certificate.
• Substantial commercial experience, preferably at least some of which has been gained in-house.
• Proven track record in providing pragmatic and business-focused legal advice to senior stakeholders.
• Strong negotiation and contract drafting skills.
• Experience in managing and overseeing dispute resolution matters.
• Ownership of projects and tasks through to completion.
• Excellent written, communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders. 
• Adaptability to advise on matters in overseas jurisdictions with support from external counsel when necessary.

• A friendly culture that mirrors our proposition to our customers.
• A supportive and close-knit team and working environment.
• A fast-growing organisation that defines itself as being agile and innovative.
• A drive for continuous improvement, which you will be empowered to get behind from day one.
• A commitment to building a working environment that values inclusivity, innovation, agility, and drive.

And of course, you will be compensated competitively along with bonus potential and a good range of core benefits. 

Radius is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to welcome people regardless of age, disability, gender identity, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation or socioeconomic background.

We do not accept speculative agency CVs. Any CV received by Radius will be treated as a gift and not eligible for an agency fee. PSL agencies should only send CVs if authorised to do so by the Radius Talent Team.

Still Curious?

If you feel we are a good match for each other, you can apply online now!

If you’d like to understand more about the role or life at Radius before applying, then please contact our talent team via [email protected]

Radius is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to welcome people regardless of age, disability, gender identity, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation or socioeconomic background.

We are committed to ensuring an inclusive and accessible recruitment process for all candidates. If you require any adjustments or accommodations at any stage of the process, please let us know, and we will do our best to support you.

We reserve the right to close a vacancy before the closing date in the event of an overwhelming response or a change in business priorities.