Senior Corporate & Commercial Counsel – UK & Ireland

Rentokil Initial Careers; Crawley; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

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Job summary

Rentokil Initial is seeking an Inhouse Senior Legal Counsel to cover corporate and commercial work for the UK and Irish business. The role requires extensive experience in drafting, negotiating and advising on complex contracts, with a proactive stance on risk and compliance.

You will provide strategic legal support, collaborate with cross-functional teams and help drive commercial excellence across the organization.

Qualifications

• 5+ years PQE as a commercial lawyer.
• Strong knowledge of corporate/commercial contracting principles.
• Experience or familiarity with public procurement processes.

Responsibilities

• Review, negotiate and draft commercial terms and contracts for UK/Irish business.
• Support commercial negotiations with customers and suppliers.
• Advise on risks and issues with guidance from Finance/Insurance functions.
• Deliver training on legal and contractual risks to the business.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Strategic thinking

Teamwork

Independent work

AI proficiency

Public procurement exposure

Complex legal communication

Education

Qualified lawyer in England & Wales

Job description

Rentokil Initial is seeking an Inhouse Senior Legal Counsel to cover corporate and commercial work for the UK and Irish business. The role requires extensive experience in drafting, negotiating and advising on complex contracts, with a proactive stance on risk and compliance.

You will provide strategic legal support, collaborate with cross-functional teams and help drive commercial excellence across the organization.