Commercial Legal Counsel - AI-Driven Global Contracts

Rentokil Initial; Crawley; Vor Ort; GBP 70.000 - 100.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Rentokil Initial is seeking a high-performing Legal Counsel to lead corporate and commercial legal operations across the UK and Ireland. You will manage a diverse matter caseload, steer major contract negotiations, and advise business leaders in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

The role requires a qualified England & Wales lawyer with 5+ PQE, deep corporate/ commercial expertise, and exposure to public procurement.

Qualifikationen

• Qualified lawyer in England & Wales (or equivalent jurisdiction) with at least 5 PQE.
• Deep knowledge of corporate and commercial contracting principles.
• Exposure to public sector procurement processes.
• Hands-on experience with AI tools in legal practice.

Aufgaben

• Draft, review, and negotiate complex commercial terms, framework agreements, procurement tenders, and variations.
• Lead end-to-end negotiations for major supplier and customer contracts with risk mitigation.
• Provide practical legal counsel on risk, corporate principles, insurance, and finance matters.
• Navigate construction project insurance, collateral warranties, performance bonds, and claims management.
• Design training programs, update contract templates, optimize legal processes, and leverage AI to boost efficiency.
• Collaborate with Regional GC and external panel counsel on high-impact legal issues.

Kenntnisse

Contract drafting

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

AI in legal practice

Ausbildung

Qualified lawyer (England & Wales)

Tools

AI tools in legal practice

Jobbeschreibung

Rentokil Initial is seeking a high-performing Legal Counsel to lead corporate and commercial legal operations across the UK and Ireland. You will manage a diverse matter caseload, steer major contract negotiations, and advise business leaders in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

The role requires a qualified England & Wales lawyer with 5+ PQE, deep corporate/ commercial expertise, and exposure to public procurement.