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In-House Legal Counsel
Viridor. Draft, review, negotiate and advise on commercial agreements, including fuel supply agreements, waste supply and feedstock contracts, service agreements, maintenance contracts, consultancy agreements, procurement and supplier contracts, framework agreements, and terms and conditions .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial agreements, with a strong focus on risk mitigation and compliance. Capable of providing legal support for business projects while effectively managing stakeholder relationships across various teams.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Qualified Solicitor In England & WalesStrong Experience Drafting And Negotiating Commercial ContractsIn-House Legal ExperienceExperience In The Energy, Utilities, Waste Management, Infrastructure, Engineering Or Manufacturing SectorsStrong Stakeholder Management Skills
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Hard Skills
Contract DraftingCommercial AgreementsContract Lifecycle ManagementRisk MitigationLegal SupportDispute AvoidanceProcurement ContractsSupplier ContractsLogistics AgreementsIndustrial Services Contracts
Soft Skills
Strong Communication SkillsAbility To Manage Competing PrioritiesProactive And Practical ApproachTeam PlayerPositive And Collaborative Mindset
Certifications & Qualifications
Qualified Solicitor In England & WalesValid UK Driving Licence
Industry Keywords
Commercial LawContract GovernanceCompliance ActivitiesOperational ContractsRegulated Environment
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Draft, review, negotiate and advise on commercial agreements, including fuel supply agreements, waste supply and feedstock contracts, service agreements, maintenance contracts, consultancy agreements, procurement and supplier contracts, framework agreements, and terms and conditions
- Support commercial and procurement teams throughout contract negotiations
- Identify and mitigate contractual, commercial and operational risks
- Advise internal stakeholders on contractual obligations and dispute avoidance
- Assist with contract lifecycle management and contract governance processes
- Provide practical legal support on business projects and strategic initiatives
- Support compliance activities and internal policy development
- Liaise with external counsel where required
- Assist the wider legal team on ad hoc commercial, regulatory and corporate matters
- Work closely with commercial, operational, procurement and management teams
Requirements
What you’ll need- Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales
- 2-4 PQE would be ideal
- Experience in private practice or in-house
- Strong experience drafting and negotiating commercial contracts
- Excellent contract drafting and communication skills
- Ability to manage competing priorities and work independently
- Pragmatic and commercially focused approach to legal advice
- Strong stakeholder management skills with confidence to engage directly with operational and commercial teams
- Previous in-house legal experience is desirable
- Experience in the energy, utilities, waste management, infrastructure, engineering or manufacturing sectors is desirable
- Familiarity with fuel supply agreements, procurement contracts, logistics agreements or industrial services contracts is desirable
- Experience advising on supplier and operational contracts in a regulated environment is desirable
- Commercially astute and solutions-oriented
- Strong attention to detail
- Proactive, practical and capable of working with limited supervision
- Able to build relationships across all levels of the business
- Team player with a positive and collaborative mindset
- A valid UK driving licence is required for occasional site visits
Benefits
Comp & perks- Competitive Salary and benefits package
- Opportunity to develop a career within a growing energy and infrastructure business
- Exposure to high-value and strategically important commercial transactions
- Broad in-house legal experience working closely with senior business stakeholders
- Supportive and collaborative working environment
- Company benefits available through Viridor's Rewards and Benefits program