Solicitor

Responsibilities

• Draft witness statements and legal documentation relating to claims involving Copart.
• Represent Copart at County Court hearings, both remotely and in person, across a range of civil matters.
• Manage claims and complaints involving breach of contract, negligence, and misrepresentation.
• Review, draft, and negotiate commercial contracts, NDAs, settlement agreements, and other legal documents.
• Support regulatory compliance, licence renewals, and applications for new licences where required.
• Provide practical legal advice and respond to queries from across the business.
• Research new legal and regulatory developments and prepare guidance for internal stakeholders.
• Assist with data protection matters, including data subject access requests (DSARs).
• Support reporting, presentations, and administrative tasks within the legal team.
• Carry out additional duties as required by the Head of Legal.

Requirements

• Essential
• Qualified Solicitor with at least 4 years' PQE.
• Strong experience handling civil litigation matters from inception to conclusion, particularly defendant-side litigation.
• Commercially minded with excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Able to manage multiple priorities and work effectively under pressure.
• Experience working within a commercial legal environment.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Professional, adaptable, proactive, and eager to learn.
• Desirable
• Experience handling data protection matters, including DSARs.
• Previous in-house legal experience or a strong interest in moving in-house.
• Experience implementing new legal or operational processes.
• Interest in the automotive, logistics, or vehicle remarketing industry.
• What we offer you in return:
• Time For You: Relax with 25 days of holiday plus bank holidays, and an extra day for a personal special occasion.
• Give Back: Receive a paid day to volunteer for a charity of your choice.
• Health & Wellness: Healthcare Cash Plan.
• Your Future: Join our contributory workplace pension scheme for financial security.
• Investment: Purchase shares in our global company at a discounted rate.
• Fitness & Health: Save money while commuting with our Cycle to Work Scheme and access fitness videos and gym discounts.
• Life Assurance: Enjoy peace of mind with our life insurance coverage.
• Exclusive Discounts: Access our deals hub for savings on everyday purchases and family activities.
• #INDP1
• Copart are an equal opportunity employer, proudly hiring a diverse workforce. Discrimination is expressly forbidden and we therefore kindly welcome all applications.

Benefits

Additional Information

Copart UK Ltd is seeking a motivated and commercially minded Solicitor to join our legal department. Reporting directly to the Head of Legal, you will play a key role in supporting a wide range of business functions by providing specialist legal advice across civil litigation, commercial contracts, regulatory compliance, employment matters, and data protection. This is an exciting opportunity for a solicitor looking to develop their in-house legal career within a fast-paced and evolving industry. Initially, you will spend time gaining a thorough understanding of the Copart business, building strong internal relationships, and becoming a trusted advisor and ambassador for the legal function across the organisation. This position will be hybrid with a minimum of 3 days in the Bedford office. Copart is a leading provider of vehicle remarketing and automotive logistics services, operating a robust digital platform and extensive national network. Our in-house legal team is expanding as we continue to grow, supporting complex commercial operations with pragmatic, business-focused legal advice.

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