Job Description

The Company

The world\xe2\x80\x99s leading supplier of mineral-based specialty solutions for industry with 14,000 employees, operations in more than 40 countries, and \xe2\x82\xac4.3 billion in revenue in 2022.

Imerys delivers high-value-added, functional solutions to a great number of sectors, from processing industries to consumer goods. The Group draws on its understanding of applications, technological knowledge and expertise in material science to deliver solutions by beneficiating its mineral resources, synthetic minerals and formulations. Imerys\xe2\x80\x99 solutions contribute essential properties to customers\xe2\x80\x99 products and their performance, including heat resistance, hardness, conductivity, opacity, durability, purity, lightness, filtration, absorption and water repellency. Imerys is determined to develop responsibly, in particular by fostering the emergence of environmentally-friendly products and processes.

If you want to grow your skills and develop your career, find out more at

The Position Junior Legal Counsel

Job Summary

Junior Legal Counsel \xe2\x80\x93 In-house

Imerys \xe2\x80\x93 Par in Cornwall

Highly competitive salary

Will involve travel outside of the UK

Want to develop your legal career in a business where your progression is based on your ability? Our in-house Legal Counsel position may be what you are looking for.

What you\xe2\x80\x99ll be doing

Working within our globally based legal team this role is for EMEA assisting our UK operations in the development of the activity, in areas such as Sales, Purchase, Real estate, Science & Technology and IP providing clear and concise legal guidance and advice.

With initial focus on commercial contracts, you\xe2\x80\x99ll also get involved in legal matters such as settlement of claims/disputes including arbitration and mediation, mergers & acquisitions, antitrust & compliance, and other key activity, all primarily related to UK laws.

Your experience

Ideally, you\xe2\x80\x99ll be 3-4 years PQE, with a Master\xe2\x80\x99s in business, international or contract law.

What is essential is that you:

as a minimum, hold a BSc in Law and practical experience of business law (UK), specifically in contract draft & review, gained in a commercial law firm/industrial in-house setting

possess UK legal knowledge

are fluent in English, both written and verbal. A second language such as French would also be useful

must be willing to travel (ca. 20% of the time) outside of the UK, primarily to Paris, France for business meetings

What we offer

An excellent opportunity for you to expand your commercial law skills and knowledge as well as a comprehensive benefits package:

Life Assurance, Income Protection, Defined Contribution Pension Plan

Sick Pay

Long Service Awards

IML Reward Hub and Employee Discounts

Flu and Eye Care Vouchers, Cycle to Work Scheme, Health & Wellbeing Programme

Onsite gym (Par Moor Centre)

About us

The world leader in mineral-based industrial solutions, with over 16,000 employees and 200+ sites worldwide; we have a wealth of career and development opportunities that allow you to tap into your full potential. Our workplaces are diverse and inclusive and maintaining the health, safety, and environmental standards on site, for yourself and others around you is important to us.

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IMERYS is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, and it is our policy to not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state or local laws.

Position Type Full time

and Permanent

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To ensure fairness and legal compliance in our recruitment processes, only applications received through the online application process will be considered.

IMERYS is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and it is our policy to not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state or local laws.

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