Job Description:

Legal Counsel (Commercial)

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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