Requirements
Applicants must be qualified lawyers in England and Wales or an equivalent jurisdiction, with at least five years of post-qualification experience and strong corporate and commercial contracting expertise. Practical public procurement experience, fluency with AI tools in legal practice, and the ability to advise stakeholders independently in a fast-paced environment are also required.
Job Description
Ready to tackle complex commercial deals, drive innovation, and safeguard a world-leading global brand? Rentokil Initial is hiring a high-performing Legal Counsel to lead corporate and commercial legal operations across our UK and Irish business.
As part of a FTSE100 company operating in over 90 countries, you will manage a diverse matter caseload, steer major contract negotiations, and advise business leaders in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
Core Responsibilities & Impact
- High-Value Contracting: Draft, review, and negotiate complex commercial terms, framework agreements, procurement tenders, and variations.
- Commercial Strategy: Lead end-to-end negotiations for major supplier and customer contracts while balancing commercial agility with risk mitigation.
- Cross-Functional Advisory: Provide practical legal counsel on risk, corporate principles, insurance, and finance matters.
- Specialized Risk Management: Navigate construction project insurance, collateral warranties, performance bonds, and claims management.
- Legal Enablement & AI Integration: Design legal training programs, update contract templates, optimize legal processes, and leverage AI capabilities to boost efficiency.
- Strategic Counsel: Collaborate directly with the Regional General Counsel and external panel counsel on high-impact legal issues.
What you need to succeed:
- Legal Qualification: Qualified lawyer in England & Wales (or equivalent jurisdiction) with at least 5 years Post-Qualified Experience (PQE).
- Corporate & Commercial Expertise: Deep technical mastery of general corporate and commercial contracting principles.
- Public Procurement: Practical exposure to public sector procurement processes and regulations.
- AI Proficiency: Hands-on experience or fluency with AI tools in legal practice.
Key Skills & Leadership Strengths
- Stakeholder Influence: Outstanding communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills to guide non-technical audiences and executive stakeholders.
- Strategic Problem-Solving: Ability to evaluate risks and recommend clear, pragmatic solutions under tight deadlines with imperfect information.
- Autonomy & Risk Appetite: Thrives independently in a fast-paced, matrixed environment with a high appetite for strategic risk
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About Rentokil Initial
Rentokil Initial plc employs c.68,500 people across 89 countries - offering the experience and expertise of a multi-national organisation, whilst delivering services with the agility and characteristics of a local business. As world leaders in Pest Control and Hygiene & Well-being services, we deliver services that protect people and enhance lives, to commercial and private customers worldwide. Rentokil Initial plc is listed on the London Stock Exchange (FTSE 100).
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