Senior Legal Counsel (EfW & Projects)

A high number of candidates may make applications for this position, so make sure to send your CV and application through as soon as possible. Senior Legal Counsel (EfW & Projects) Salary in the region of £100,000 per annum, plus CAS / car allowance and benefits Hours Full-time Location & Postcode Home-based (with some travel) or hybrid As a Senior Legal Counsel (EfW & Projects) at FCC Environment, you will provide legal support to the business across a wide range of construction and commercial matters, primarily relating to the Energy from Waste division. The role will involve advising on major EfW projects, commercial and construction legal matters, as well as supporting key business areas with legal advice and contract-related matters. This vacancy is for a full-time position. Competitive salary - CAS / car allowance - 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 - Flexible benefits, including high street savings, cycle to work scheme and Gymflex membership, and many more - Access to an Employee Assistance Programme and the Best Doctors Service via our Wellbeing Platform Negotiating, drafting and reviewing a range of commercial contracts, including PPP/PFI contracts, power purchase agreements, construction contracts, offtake arrangements, waste supply agreements, funding documents and operation and maintenance contracts - Providing legal advice to all levels of the business - Advising on disputes and supporting the business with complex legal matters - Managing external legal advisors on large, complex projects and transactions - Providing training to the business on a range of legal issues and standard form/FCC precedent contracts - Developing business processes with other areas of the business, in conjunction with the Managing Legal Counsel (Commercial) - A UK-qualified projects/construction solicitor - At least nine years experience, preferably gained within a top 20 law firm, with in-house experience desirable - Experience of advising on and negotiating NEC3, NEC4, IChemE Red Book and MF1 forms of contract from an employer/client perspective - Experience in commercial, project finance, public procurement and projects - Knowledge of the waste industry or another highly regulated sector would be an advantage - Strong commercial awareness and the ability to provide pragmatic legal advice - We are FCC Environment, one of the UKs 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 4,500 people, were on the frontline of tackling climate change. We need ambitious, innovative professionals like you to help us shape a sustainable future. xkybehq We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. So, if you want to advance your career as a Senior Legal Counsel, please apply via the button shown