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: Dynamic work environment with opportunities for progression and inclusivity.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in tackling climate change while advancing your legal career.
- Qualifications: Experience in commercial contracts and strong collaborative skills required.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
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.
- 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
Responsibilities:
- Supporting the development team with local authority tenders
- 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
Experience required:
- Experience in commercial contracts and procurement
- Knowledge of the waste industry or a similarly regulated environment (desirable)
- Strong commercial awareness and pragmatic approach
- The ability to work collaboratively and support the wider legal team
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.
We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
So, if you want to advance your career as a Legal Counsel (Commercial), please apply via the button shown.
Legal Counsel - Commercial Remote in Milton Keynes employer: FCC Environment
At FCC Environment, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work culture that fosters professional growth and development. With competitive benefits such as a generous annual leave policy, flexible working arrangements, and access to wellness programmes, our Northampton team is dedicated to making a meaningful impact in the waste management sector while ensuring a rewarding experience for our employees.
