Lead Counsel, Procurement &Finance
Keyloop bridges the gap between dealers, manufacturers, technology suppliers and car buyers.
We empower car dealers and manufacturers to fully embrace digital transformation. How? By creating innovative technology that makes selling cars better for our customers, and buying and owning cars better for theirs.
We use cutting-edge technology to link our clients’ systems, departments and sites. We provide an open technology platform that’s shaping the industry for the future. We use data to help clients become more efficient, increase profitability and give more customers an amazing experience. Want to be part of it?
Key Responsibilities
Procurement :
- Responsible for optimizing and maintaining the Keyloop Legal & Compliance (L&C) process for supporting Procurement activity, including ownership of standard Keyloop purchasing template agreements, the publication of internal guidance, the provision of training and the maintenance of the procurement legal playbook for direct and indirect sourcing
- Ensure the Keyloop Procurement team is supported within agreed financial FY plans
Finance:
- Responsible for managing all intra-group services agreements at the direction of the Tax Director
- Responsible for managing Keyloop’s registered trademark portfolio
- Responsible for litigation accrual engagement with Finance and maintaining the L&C team process for recording and tracking litigation for these purposes
- Support Treasury with any facility and working capital arrangements.
- Cosec – responsible for all Keyloop group company administration requirements including the management of our company secretarial service provider
- Co-ordinate the provision of legal support from external counsel for HR and Facilities
- Support Finance with debt collection and customer claims including early termination settlements
- Responsible for legal resource planning for the Procurement & Finance teams including management of external spend in line with L&C FY plans
Skills & Experience
- Qualified solicitor, preferably UK qualified.
- Excellent drafting skills.
- Sound knowledge of the key principles and risks associated with the provision of technology solutions.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate legal principles into simple, practical guidance.
- Experience drafting and negotiating supplier agreements and ability to outline the key risk areas associated with the same.
- Experience assessing litigation accruals and the key considerations when doing so.
- Experience of supporting the Finance and Procurement function of a global business preferable.
- Experience working within a global in-house legal team preferable.
Why join us?
We’re on a journey to become market leaders in our space – and with that comes some incredible opportunities. Collaborate and learn from industry experts from all over the globe. Work with game-changing products and services. Get the training and support you need to try new things, adapt to quick changes and explore different paths. Join Keyloop and progress your career, your way.
An inclusive environment to thrive
We’re committed to fostering an inclusive work environment. One that respects all dimensions of diversity. We promote an inclusive culture within our business, and we celebrate different employees and lifestyles – not just on key days, but every day.
Be rewarded for your efforts
We believe people should be paid based on their performance so our pay and benefits reflect this and are designed to attract the very best talent. We encourage everyone in our organisation to explore opportunities which enable them to grow their career through investment in their development but equally by working in a culture which fosters support and unbridled collaboration.
Keyloop doesn’t require academic qualifications for this position. We select based on experience and potential, not credentials.
We are also an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We value diversity and encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply.
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