In-House Legal Counsel

Job description

Our Vision is to be the UK’s leading innovator of resource recovery and recycling, transforming waste for a climate-positive future. Viridor has a redefined purpose, a bold Vision, and an ambitious, market-leading strategy. We are investing in the future, and we need a talented team with exceptional people, who believe in each other, to help us build a world where nothing goes to waste. We have a new opportunity for an In-House Legal Counsel to join our team, working 37.5 hours per week. We encourage all applicants to apply as soon as possible as we may close vacancies early if we receive a high number of applications. We are seeking a commercially minded Solicitor to join our in-house legal team. This is a remote role, with a preference for candidates based in the South West of the UK . We welcome applications from candidates outside of this region, provided you are comfortable working independently and effectively in a remote environment. This role will focus primarily on the drafting, negotiation and management of commercial contracts supporting our fuel supply operations and Energy from Waste (EfW) facilities. The successful candidate will work closely with commercial, operational, procurement and management teams, providing pragmatic legal advice and supporting a broad range of commercial matters. This is an excellent opportunity for a lawyer looking to develop their in-house career within the energy, infrastructure and sustainability sectors. Key Responsibilities: Draft, review, negotiate and advise on a wide range of 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. Qualifications and Experience: Essential: 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 the confidence to engage directly with operational and commercial teams. Desirable: Previous in-house legal experience. Experience in the energy, utilities, waste management, infrastructure, engineering or manufacturing sectors. Familiarity with fuel supply agreements, procurement contracts, logistics agreements or industrial services contracts. Experience advising on supplier and operational contracts in a regulated environment. Personal Attributes: 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. What We Offer: 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. How to apply: Click apply at the bottom of the page and you will be asked to create a profile. Make sure you have an up-to-date CV ready! We are a Great Place to Work There has never been a more exciting time to work at Viridor. Following the acquisition of the business by the global private equity firm, KKR, the core business has been reshaped to focus on our leading UK Energy from Waste portfolio. What can we offer you? We invest in our people to reward them for their hard work, and we have a host of company benefits available to you when you join - take a look at our Rewards and Benefits As an equal opportunities' employer, Viridor is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply.