Everybody knows the name Rolls-Royce. Ours is a brand steeped in heritage, tradition and innovation. But it is also intrinsically linked with excellence. We apply this to everything we do, from civil aerospace to defence aerospace, from marine engineering to tidal energy and nuclear engineering; and our approach within the Legal function is no different.

Due to continued business growth and a recent restructure of the legal team, new positions have been created at the group Head Quarters working within the Europe, Middle East, Asia and Africa legal teams.

Commercial Lawyer, 2-8 yrs’ PQE* - Civil Aerospace

Today, at any one time around 200,000 people are flying in aircraft powered by Rolls-Royce engines. Our ability to keep those aircraft in the sky is a powerful illustration of the ‘mission critical’ nature of what we do. This position will support the Civil Aerospace sector and Corporate Functions across a broad spectrum of commercial legal issues on a global basis. This will include cross-border contracts, product and service development, sales finance and leasing, major projects work, technology development and exploitation, joint ventures, strategic sourcing and managing dispute resolution.

Applicants will possess a strong grounding in commercial contracts law, whilst prior experience in the aerospace, construction, engineering or defence sectors would be a benefit.

Commercial Lawyer
Commercial/Regulatory Lawyer, 2-8 years’ PQE* - Marine, Energy, Nuclear and Corporate Support

Rolls Royce’s Marine, Energy and Nuclear sectors support 17,000 public and private customers in 120 countries spanning a number of industries including ship propulsion/design, integrated systems, standby power, oil and gas extraction and the design of nuclear reactors. Two additional lawyers are sought to support these businesses in addition to several corporate functions on a global basis. For one of these positions there will be a greater involvement in regulatory matters.

Applicants must have strong commercial contracts experience, whilst exposure to marine, energy or nuclear sectors would be advantageous.

Commercial Lawyer, 2-8 yrs’ PQE* - Civil Aerospace - Defence

The Defence business is the biggest military aero engine manufacturer and service provider in Europe and the second largest worldwide. Rolls Royce engines currently power approximately 25% of the world's military fleet with further growth expected from leading positions on new technology programmes in the USA and Europe.

This position will support the Defence business across a broad spectrum of commercial legal issues on a global basis. This will include cross-border contracts, product and service development, sales finance and leasing, major projects work, technology development and exploitation, joint ventures, strategic sourcing and managing dispute resolution.

Applicants will have a strong private practice grounding in a common law jurisdiction and commercial approach with the ability to communicate across all levels of the business.

In return we offer excellent development prospects, coupled with the salary and benefits you would expect from an internationally renowned and successful organisation.

*Whilst we expect the ideal candidates will have the stated PQE, this does not exclude applications from candidates with more or less relevant experience. We are an equal opportunities employer.

Please forward your CV to the retained consultant Jacqui Douglas. Email: jacqui.douglas@mckenziedouglas.co.uk Tel: 01539 446666


Banking/Treasury Lawyer, 2-8 yrs’ PQE*

Working within a niche team of lawyers who provide legal support to the award winning group treasury team, you will handle a broad spectrum of financing activities including derivatives, bond issues, bank debt raising, M&A, investment schemes, discounting, trade finance, major project work, public sector partnerships and joint ventures.

Applicants will have a strong private practice grounding in a common law jurisdiction and commercial approach with the ability to communicate across all levels of the business.

In return we offer excellent development prospects, coupled with the salary and benefits you would expect from an internationally renowned and successful organisation.

*Whilst we expect the ideal candidates will have the stated PQE, this does not exclude applications from candidates with more or less relevant experience. We are an equal opportunities employer.

Please forward your CV to the retained consultant Jacqui Douglas. Email: jacqui.douglas@mckenziedouglas.co.uk Tel: 01539 446666