Legal Counsel (Property)
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Legal Counsel (Property)
Salary – £58,000 - £66,000 per year (depending on experience)
Location & Postcode – Hybrid/Northampton (minimum 2 days per week), NN4 7BF
In the role of Legal Counsel (Property) at FCC Environment, you will provide legal advice and support to the business across a wide range of property-related matters. You will work closely with colleagues across the Legal, Estates and Development teams, supporting both existing operations and prospective business opportunities.
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
- Flexible benefits, including high street savings, cycle to work scheme and Gymflex membership, and many more (where applicable)
- Access to an Employee Assistance Programme and the Best Doctors Service via our Wellbeing Platform
What will you be doing?
- Negotiating, drafting and reviewing a wide range of property-related documentation, including leases, contracts, transfers, licences, easements and wayleaves
- Working closely with colleagues in the Commercial Legal team to negotiate property-related provisions in commercial service contracts and other similar agreements
- Working with colleagues in the Estates and Development teams to support the operational business with existing contracts and prospective business opportunities
- Undertaking title reviews and property due diligence work
- Providing legal advice and support on property-related issues to the wider business
- Assisting senior members of the team on large-scale projects and transactions
- Working collaboratively with external legal support where required
- Understanding and implementing the company SHEQ Policy and setting a positive example in relation to health, safety and environmental matters
What are we looking for?
- A UK-qualified solicitor (min. 2 years’ PQE)
- Experience in commercial property work gained within a reputable law firm or in-house team
- Experience dealing with commercial leasehold property transactions is essential
- Knowledge of procurement work, the waste industry or another highly regulated sector would be advantageous but is not essential
- A strong understanding of how legal advice fits within business operations
- Excellent interpersonal skills, with the confidence to engage proactively with colleagues and stakeholders across the business
- Strong attention to detail and demonstrable drafting skills
- Excellent organisation and time management skills
- The ability to work independently with appropriate supervision, while collaborating effectively with the wider team
- A positive, energetic, resilient and adaptable approach within a fast-moving environment
About Us
We are FCC Environment, one of the nation’s leading waste and resource management companies. Committed to sustainability, we strive to minimise the amount of waste that ends up in landfill by transforming it into valuable resources wherever possible.
We operate over 200 facilities in England, Scotland and Wales and employ around 4,500 people.
The profile of the UK's recycling and waste management industry has never been higher. We need people who are up for the challenge to help us tackle climate change. We need people with ideas. We need you. Together, we will meet the UK’s waste management and energy recovery needs.
FCC Environment is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity, and we are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment.
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