Senior Legal Counsel - Commercial/Corporate

Rentokil Initial Careers; Crawley; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Hybrid working

Reward scheme

23 days holiday

Employee Assistance Programme

Death in service benefit

Healthcare

Free parking

Job summary

Rentokil Initial is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to join our team, covering corporate commercial work in the UK and Ireland. You must have at least five years PQE as a qualified lawyer.

You will review and draft commercial terms, negotiate contracts, advise on risks, deliver training, and work with internal teams and external counsel. Hybrid working and a competitive package are offered. Strong communication and stakeholder management are essential.

Qualifications

• A qualified lawyer with at least five years PQE.
• Strong knowledge of corporate/commercial contracting and procurement advice.
• Experience in UK and Ireland commercial matters preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review, negotiate and draft commercial terms and contracts.
• Advise on risks and commercial queries with internal and external counsel guidance.
• Deliver training on legal and contractual risks to the business.
• Update templates and precedents to improve processes.
• Act as first point of contact for legal queries for the business.
• Collaborate with regional GC and external counsel on arising issues.

Skills

Negotiation

Contract drafting

Stakeholder management

Commercial law

Team collaboration

Education

Qualified lawyer (England & Wales)

Tools

Legal research tools

Job description

We are currently seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to join our dedicated team. If you are an experienced commercial lawyer (at least 5 years PQE), this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

The Role

As a Legal Counsel, you will be covering corporate commercial work within our UK and Irish business.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out the review, negotiation and drafting of commercial terms/contracts, and legal agreements for business projects (including for example framework agreements, procurement tenders, or variations thereof); the role will have its own matter caseload;
• Support the businesses in commercial negotiations in respect of a wide range of customer and supplier contracts;
• Advise on arising issues, risks and commercial queries, with guidance from appropriate functions (insurance and finance) where required;
• Deliver training programmes to the business on legal and contractual risks and issues related to, amongst other things, commercial terms / contracts;
• Update commercial terms / precedents and templates, whilst contributing to processes and improved ways of working;
• Acting as a first point of contact for legal queries for the business; and
• Work with the regional general counsel and / or external counsel on any arising issues

Requirements

• Technical legal knowledge and commercial understanding
• Some knowledge of / familiarity with concepts around construction project insurance, collateral warranties, performance bonds and guarantees and the management of claims
• A good understanding of general corporate / commercial contracts/legal principles

Required Competencies

• Excellent negotiation, interpersonal and communication skills to manage internal stakeholder groups and external client relationships
• Ability to work independently in an organisation that has a high appetite for risk and operates a fast-paced, high-volume environment
• Exposure to public procurement

Formal Education, Qualifications Or Training

Essential:

• A qualified lawyer in England & Wales, or any relevant jurisdiction with at least five (5) years PQE
• Excellent experience and knowledge of general corporate / commercial contracting principles. Legal knowledge and commercial understanding of the industries we work within and public procurement coupled with good commercial legal skills

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