Legal Advisor
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About this Role
Are you a Legal Adviser, In House Lawyer, Commercial Solicitor or Litigation Lawyer looking for your next move, or an experienced legal professional ready to broaden your impact across a Group function in Milton Keynes? This Group Legal Adviser role offers a unique opportunity to work at the centre of the business, supporting key decisions, managing legal risk, and influencing commercial outcomes across multiple business units.
- Managing and conducting a wide range of litigation matters including debt recovery, commercial disputes, and defence of claims
- Drafting, reviewing and negotiating commercial contracts, including bespoke hire agreements and supplier arrangements
- Supporting the Group Legal Director in identifying legal and commercial risks, recommending practical mitigation strategies
- Providing legal advice across employment, insolvency, and property matters, including leases and operational sites
- Overseeing and managing external legal partners, ensuring cost control, progress tracking, and quality outcomes
About You
You are a commercially minded legal professional who thrives in a varied role and enjoys balancing technical legal work with real business impact. You are confident working independently but equally value collaboration, bringing clarity and practical solutions to colleagues across different functions.
- Experience of working in an in house legal function, with exposure to business facing legal support
- Strong expertise in commercial contracts, including drafting, reviewing, and negotiation
- Proven experience managing litigation matters from instruction through to resolution
- Qualified with an LLB and LLM, with a solid academic and practical legal foundation
- Highly organised with strong attention to detail, able to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines
About Us
Dawsongroup is a leading asset rental and leasing business, operating for over 50 years in the rental industry and over 90 years as a family founded business, now under the ownership of KKR. Based in Milton Keynes, our Group function plays a key role in supporting operations across the UK and internationally.
- A well established and growing organisation with operations across the UK and international markets
- A diverse portfolio spanning commercial vehicles, finance solutions, and specialist asset services
- A strong emphasis on investing in people, infrastructure, and innovation to support long term success
- A culture that promotes ownership, continuous improvement, and doing the right thing
- A business that values legal excellence as a key part of its operational and strategic decision making
About Your Future
This is more than a legal role, it is an opportunity to shape your career within a business that values expertise, initiative, and growth. You will gain exposure to a broad legal landscape, working closely with senior stakeholders while developing your skills in a supportive and forward thinking environment.
- 24 days standard leave allowance + Birthday + plus Bank Holidays + up to 10 days extra (time served and purchase scheme)
- Life assurance scheme and long term incentives
- Clear internal progression pathways across the UK and internationally
- Funded training and development to support your professional growth
- Wellbeing and mental health support, plus additional benefits such as cycle to work schemes
Dawsongroup is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.
If you are ready to take on a role where your legal expertise directly contributes to business success and long term strategy, this is your chance to make a real impact. Join a business in Milton Keynes that invests in its people and values the contribution you bring, because people are our greatest asset.