Legal Industrial Placement

Nissan seeks a candidate to support the Legal Department in a 12-month, fixed term, placement in Cranfield, Bedfordshire to support the business to achieve the company objectives by providing strategic legal support on various legal and commercial issues. Candidates will gain valuable knowledge of how Nissan functions and increase their awareness of the automotive industry., To further enhance its contribution to the business, the European Legal Team now seeks to recruit an Industrial Placement Student/ Paralegal to support legal counsel on a broad range of commercial matters.

• Reviewing, negotiating, and drafting various commercial contracts.
• Assisting key stakeholders with on-going contract management.
• Undertaking research and administrative duties.
• Providing first class legal support on all matters relating to the business.
  
  This role would suit a 2nd year law degree student looking to take a placement year within industry or someone who has recently completed their Legal Practice Course with experience of general contract and commercial law.
• Passion and motivation, plus a hardworking and flexible attitude are vital.
• Sufficient evidence of your right to work in the UK will be required.
  
  Based in Cranfield, Bedfordshire, NTCE (Nissan Technical Centre, Europe) is our UK Research and Development hub. We are home to the functions that help us lead the way in vehicle design and development of the vehicles manufactured in our European plants. With more than 900 people based here from over 25 different countries, it's a hive of ideas, imagination, and vision, based in open-plan spacious offices designed to encourage cross-functional collaboration. The teams at the Cranfield Nissan Technical Centre work to develop engineering and design requirements for new car models across the world. Here you'll find departments such as Research & Development, Product Economic Control, Purchasing, Legal, HR, Finance and Total Customer Satisfaction, all enjoying modern on-site facilities like our gym, sports, and social club.
  
  In return, we provide our people with a stimulating and challenging environment where progression is actively encouraged. We firmly believe that investment in our employees is integral to their growth and success. As a member of our team, you will have access to many of our benefits - because we want you to feel cared for, supported, and engaged at Nissan.
• Competitive base salary at £21,587
• Remote Working Policy (maximum 2 days per week WFH)
• Flexible Working Options
+ 39 hours per week + Standard Working Hours: Mon-Thurs 8am-5pm, Fri 8am-1:20pm + 2+/- flexible hour adjustments (Subject to manager approval)
• 26 days holiday + Bank Holidays
• Free onsite parking & subsidised restaurant
• Onsite Gym Facilities
At Nissan we believe that diversity gives us strength and is key to the success of our business. That's why we pride ourselves on being an equal opportunities employer and have a range of Talent initiatives in place, such as high potential development, leadership, and career coaching to support our female workforce. In a male dominated industry, our UK data shows that on average, women's mean hourly pay is more than men. We pride ourselves on being a transparent, cross-cultural, and competitive business. Diversity and Inclusion: All of us at Nissan - regardless of functional area or expertise - share a passion to design, manufacture and sell high-performance, fun to drive vehicles. Nissan is an Equal Opportunity Employer for all. Applicants will be considered for all positions regardless of race, gender, military status, disability, or any other status protected by law.