Senior Counsel - Commercial & Corporate (Finland, Hybrid)

Veolia; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

An environmental services company is seeking a Senior Counsel (Commercial, Corporate & Finland) to join their legal team. This role offers substantial autonomy working on complex legal matters across the UK and Finland. You will provide strategic legal guidance, manage a direct report, and support M&A activities, all within a collaborative environment. The ideal candidate is a qualified Solicitor or Barrister with strong negotiation and drafting skills, and has extensive post-qualification experience. This position allows for career progression and leadership opportunities.

Benefits

25 days of annual leave (plus bank holidays)

Car allowance

Generous bonus scheme

Employee Share scheme

Medical and dental cover

Access to company pension scheme

Discounts on groceries and retailers

Access to resources for physical, mental, and financial health

One paid volunteer day per year

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor or Barrister with strong post-qualification experience as in-house counsel.
• Experience in a relevant industry or top-tier law firm with international clients.
• Excellent negotiation and drafting skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality legal advice on complex legal and compliance matters.
• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of contracts.
• Serve as legal business partner for relevant Business Units.

Skills

Qualified Solicitor or Barrister (English law)

Strong negotiation skills

Excellent drafting skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Education

Post-qualification experience (PQE)

Job description

An environmental services company is seeking a Senior Counsel (Commercial, Corporate & Finland) to join their legal team. This role offers substantial autonomy working on complex legal matters across the UK and Finland. You will provide strategic legal guidance, manage a direct report, and support M&A activities, all within a collaborative environment. The ideal candidate is a qualified Solicitor or Barrister with strong negotiation and drafting skills, and has extensive post-qualification experience. This position allows for career progression and leadership opportunities.