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.

Responsibilities

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; 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; Coordinate 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

Requirements

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

Nice to have

UK qualified; Experience of supporting the Finance and Procurement function of a global business; Experience working within a global in-house legal team

Benefits

Inclusive work environment; Pay and benefits based on performance; Training and support; Opportunities to grow career; AI tools training