REQ ID: 126219
JOB TITLE: Paralegal
SALARY: Competitive
POSTING START DATE: 09/03/2026
POSTING END DATE: 23/03/2026
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.

Joining the Legal and Compliance function at JLR means becoming part of a team that plays a vital role in shaping the exceptional vehicles across our four House of Brands. We are a dynamic, collaborative legal team working across the entire organisation on a broad range of legal and compliance matters.

This role offers an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic individual to join our in‑house legal team and partner with our commercial colleagues on a diverse mix of sales and marketing activities. It’s a chance to develop your expertise while contributing to high‑impact work at the heart of our business.

WHAT TO EXPECT

In this role, no two tasks are the same. With lots of projects and relationships to build with people across the business and beyond, it’s a challenge that will help your career grow within an iconic organisation. Here’s what you’ll be doing:

• Advise, draft, and negotiate on a wide range of commercial matters, including vehicle sales and distribution, fleet and leasing arrangements, parts and accessories, warranties, advertising, marketing and promotions, sponsorships, partnerships, and consumer protection
• Manage a busy and varied workload while also contributing to the effective oversight of external legal counsel
• Build strong communication channels by working directly with teams across the UK and internationally
• Take ownership of matters where appropriate, while also working under instruction or supervision, and collaborate with colleagues across Legal & Compliance and the wider JLR business to gather input when needed
• Apply independent, lateral thinking to analyse and challenge business decisions, using strong influencing skills to guide stakeholders
• Work flexibly across the team’s diverse portfolio, supporting a broad range of activities
   

WHAT YOU’LL NEED 

Along with your ambition to achieve the exceptional, there are several skills you’ll need to help you succeed, including: 

• A recognised Law degree or equivalent legal qualification
• Experience working within a sales and marketing environment is preferred
• Strong ability to analyse issues and provide clear, practical legal advice
• Excellent communication skills, with the confidence to engage and influence at all levels
• Proven ability to manage a varied workload and deliver high‑quality work to tight deadlines in a fast‑paced environment

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.