Legal Counsel

Shape High-Stakes Deals for a Global FTSE100 Powerhouse

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.

• 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.

• 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