At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide legal support on commercial contracts and local authority tenders.
- Company: Join FCC Environment, a leader in waste and resource management.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, 25 days leave, pension, and flexible benefits.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with opportunities for professional growth and development.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in tackling climate change while advancing your legal career.
- Qualifications: UK-qualified solicitor with experience in commercial contracts and procurement.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
Salary: Competitive (plus benefits)
Hours: Full-time
Location: Northampton (NN4 7BF) hybrid working with a minimum of two (but preferably three) days per week in the office
As a Legal Counsel (Commercial) at FCC Environment, you will provide legal support to the business across a wide range of commercial contract matters, including, in particular, supporting the development team with local authority tenders. This vacancy is for a full-time position.
Our promise to you:
- Competitive salary
- 25 days' annual leave plus Bank Holidays
- Pension scheme
- Life insurance
- Discretionary bonus scheme
- On-the-job training and progression
- Recognition scheme
- Refer a friend scheme
- Flexible benefits, including high street savings, cycle to work scheme and Gymflex membership (where applicable)
- Access to an Employee Assistance Programme and the Best Doctors Service
What will you be doing?
- Supporting the development team with local authority tenders
- Advising on procurement matters
- Negotiating, drafting and reviewing a range of commercial contracts
- Providing legal advice to all levels of the UK business
- Undertaking (with external legal support where necessary) and assisting the Managing Legal Counsel (Commercial) with complex commercial transactions and corporate finance transactions
- Working closely with the Managing Legal Counsel (Commercial) and wider teams
- Ensuring compliance with SHEQ policies and contributing to a strong safety culture
What are we looking for?
- UK-qualified solicitor
- At least two years post-qualified experience (in-house experience advantageous but not essential)
- Experience in commercial contracts and procurement
- Exposure to corporate finance matters would be beneficial
- Knowledge of the waste industry or a similarly regulated environment (desirable)
- Strong commercial awareness and pragmatic approach
- Excellent communication and influencing skills
- High attention to detail
- The ability to work collaboratively and support the wider legal team
About us: We are FCC Environment, one of the UK's leading waste and resource management companies. Our goal is to minimise the amount of waste that ends up in landfill by transforming it into valuable resources wherever possible. Operating over 200 facilities across the UK and employing around 4,200 people, we're on the frontline of tackling climate change. We need ambitious, innovative professionals like you to help us shape a sustainable future. FCC Environment is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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Legal Counsel (Commercial) in Kettering employer: FCC Environment
At FCC Environment, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer, offering a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package that includes generous annual leave, a pension scheme, and opportunities for professional growth through on-the-job training. Our collaborative work culture in Northampton fosters innovation and inclusivity, making it an ideal environment for legal professionals to thrive while contributing to our mission of sustainability and resource management.
