Formal Education, Qualifications Or Training Rentokil Initial - Inhouse Senior Legal Counsel - Corporate / Commercial Join Our Team and Make a Difference! 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! Why Join Rentokil Initial? Competitive Salary Package: Start with a basic salary of £80,000-90,000 per annum dependant on experience Bonus Scheme available: Up to 25% based on individual and business performance Benefits: Discount scheme, bonus and career opportunities Contract Type: Full-time, permanent role, Monday to Friday (37.5 hr week) 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 Required Experience: Technical legal knowledge and commercial understanding of the niches that Rentokil operates within. Our work is extremely varied and we have a diverse customer portfolio 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: Exccellent negotiation, interpersonal and communication skills to manage internal stakeholder groups and external client relationships. Excellent written/verbal and influencing skills: a strong ability to affect the behaviour of multiple stakeholders so that a good legal and fiscal position is maintained for the company. Ability to think strategically and creatively, to identify and resolve legal issues, comfortable working with less-than-perfect information and recommending courses of action despite uncertainty Able to work well as a team member and build rapport and trust with both internal and external stakeholders Ability to work independently in an organisation that has a high appetite for risk and operates a fast-paced, high-volume environment. AI proficient Exposure to public procurement. Willing to learn about our business and contribute to more complex legal matters Able to communicate complex and technical legal concepts to a non-technical audience. Formal Education, Qualifications Or Training Essential: A qualified lawyer in England
In House Senior Legal Counsel - Corporate/Commercial employer: Rentokil Initial Careers
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