Interim Legal Director M&A (9/12 Months)

Rentokil Initial; Crawley; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Rentokil Initial is seeking a mid-level legal adviser for their M&A team, responsible for due diligence, drafting transaction documents, and providing strategic advice. This hybrid role offers the opportunity to collaborate with cross-regional teams while ensuring compliance with governance and legal requirements. Applicants should possess substantial M&A experience and be willing to engage closely with external counsel and stakeholders.

Benefits

Competitive salary and bonus scheme

Hybrid working

Rentokil Initial Reward Scheme

23 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays

Employee Assistance Programme

Death in service benefit

Healthcare

Free parking

Qualifications

• Mid-level PQE with in-house experience preferred.
• Competent in M&A workstreams and SPA negotiations.
• Ability to manage and instruct external counsel effectively.

Responsibilities

• Review and summarize legal DD reports, identifying risks.
• Draft and negotiate transaction documents without external advisers.
• Provide updates to General Counsel on transaction issues.

Skills

M&A experience

Due Diligence (DD)

Negotiation skills

Corporate governance

Stakeholder management

Education

PQE (minimum three years)

Job description

● Review and provide summaries of legal DD reports, identifying risks and providing advice to the business

● Carry out due diligence and provide DD summaries, including identifying risks and providing advice to business for

transactions without external advisers

● Draft and negotiate transaction documents for smaller transactions without external advisors

● Instructing external counsel to instruct transaction documents (APA/SPA) reflecting RI’s position

● Negotiate transaction documents alongside M&A team

● Work closely with and provide guidance to Legal Counsel, M&A on the above

● Provide updates and flag any issues on transactions to General Counsel - Corporate

● Provide strategic and structuring advice on transactions as required

● Instructing and liaising with external counsel

● Ensure the M&A process is followed throughout the regions

● Advice on potential claims post - completion

● Jurisdictions covered: Europe (including UK), Latin America and Asia

Roles & Responsibilities (Non M&A)

● Review of IC approval requests

● Review of facility agreements and guarantees on an ad hoc basis as required by the Treasury Team

● Review of PoAs and other corporate governance related documentation as and when required

Key Stakeholders:

● General Counsel - Corporate

● Legal Counsel, M&A

● Regional Legal Counsels, as applicable

● Group Head of M&A

● Europe Head of M&A

● M&A Managers in Europe, Asia and Latin America

● Regional MDs

● Tax

● External advisers and consultants

● Treasury Team

● Corporate Secretarial Team

Requirements:

• M&A experience, covering DD workstream and SPA negotiations
• Mid - level PQE (minimum three years plus)
• In - house experience preferred

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and bonus scheme
• Hybrid working
• Rentokil Initial Reward Scheme
• 23 days holiday, plus 8 bank holidays
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Death in service benefit
• Healthcare
• Free parking

At Rentokil Initial, our customers and colleagues represent diverse backgrounds and experiences. We take pride in being an equal opportunity employer, actively encouraging applications from individuals from all walks of life. Our belief is that everyone irrespective of age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disabilities, religion, or beliefs, has the potential to thrive and contribute.

We embrace the differences that make each of our colleagues unique, fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can be their authentic selves and feel a sense of belonging. To ensure that your journey with us is accessible if you have any individual requirements we invite you to communicate any specific needs or preferences you may have during any stage of the recruitment process. Our team is available to support you; feel free to reach out to ([e-mail]) if you need anything

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