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 & 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
Benefits:
Opportunity to contribute to a Private Healthcare scheme.
Enrolment in our company pension scheme.
Exciting discounts and cashback offers from over 3,000 retailers with RI Rewards.
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) - free to access and available 24/7 to you, your family, and friends.
Refer a Friend - earn up to £1,000 for referring someone to work for Rentokil Initial.
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