Job Description

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A quick look at the role

The Legal Counsel is responsible for the provision of non-contentious commercial legal advice in order to support the operating divisions and group business functions of the Biffa group of companies.

Your core responsibilities

• Advise and deliver commercially focused legal advice in a pro-active and timely manner to all business units and group business functions of the Biffa group
• Assist business units and group business functions in concluding a wide range of legal agreements, by advising, drafting and negotiating, including supply of services agreements; purchase of goods and services agreements; IT agreements, non-disclosure and confidentiality agreements and exclusivity agreements etc
• Advise bid management teams in connection with tenders for provision of waste related services in the public and private sectors
• Support corporate finance, business units and group business functions with mergers and acquisitions and joint ventures
• Manage and resolve disputes and third party claims made by or against the Biffa group
• Assist with corporate legal matters e.g. reorganisations, board minutes and corporate governance requirements for the Biffa group
• Lead or assist in Legal Services initiatives such as the development of systems, standard documents/templates, policies and procedures and related training
• Instruct, liaise with and manage external legal advisors

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Our essential requirements

• Qualified solicitor or barrister in England and Wales with minimum 3 years PQE
• A minimum of 6 months in-house experience is essential
• Strong across commercial and corporate legal disciplines

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Biffa - we\'re changing the way people think about waste

At Biffa, we love working with waste. Whether we\'re turning it into sustainable power, finding new ways to recycle it or simply keeping it off the streets, we believe every day is an opportunity to improve the lives of millions. It\'s a view that\'s shared by our 10,000+ people around the country, who trust us to provide them with a career that\'s always rewarding, often challenging, but never dull.

We believe different ideas, perspective and backgrounds are key to developing a creative and effective working environment which is why you\'ll find us championing diversity and equality at every turn.

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