RSK Group
Legal Counsel
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The Vacancy
As part of the ongoing expansion of the RSK Group, we are looking for a Corporate Lawyer with at least 4 years PQE to join our extremely busy inhouse legal team, which is primarily based in Helsby, Cheshire.
This is a full-time role (40 hours per week), with flexible working arrangements available.
The RSK Group is a leading environmental, engineering, and technical services business headquartered in the UK, with an established presence in more than 40 countries around the world.
This is a rare inhouse opportunity for a lawyer with a good grounding in M&A work to move client-side to assist with the company’s continuing growth plans. This role will provide the right candidate with the opportunity to continue advising on corporate acquisitions and to broaden their corporate expertise, advising our businesses both in the UK and internationally.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide vital day-to-day, high-quality legal support to the business reporting directly to the Head of M&A Corporate Legal Services
- Give advice and assistance with corporate acquisitions, liaising with the Company’s M&A team, external advisers, divisional directors, and internal DD teams
- Support with post-acquisition matters including drafting formal notices and legal documentation support and addressing queries from divisional and RSK Group teams
- Provide assistance with Group reorganisations/rationalisation of subsidiaries
- Support with the onboarding of new businesses into the Group
- Provide assistance with general commercial contracts, including international projects, and property matters
- Provide assistance with acceding Group entities to the Group’s senior facilities arrangements
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Person Specification:
- Qualified Solicitor
- Law Degree/GDL/MA Law
- Legal Practice Course, with optional modules being corporate/commercial focused
- Admitted to Solicitors Roll
- Good communication and organisational skills
- Ability to analyse, interpret, and work to a high level of accuracy with a keen eye for detail
- Team player and willing to ‘roll sleeves up’
- Ability to work to tight deadlines and demonstrable experience working under pressure in a fast-paced role
Salary and Benefits:
- Commensurate with experience
- Life assurance
- A flexible benefits programme
RSK Group is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
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The Company
RSK is a global leader in sustainable solutions focusing on environmental, engineering, and technical services. Working together, we address societal challenges aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, offering integrated solutions across sectors such as water, energy, food, infrastructure, cities, mining, and waste management.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that welcomes individuals from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We firmly believe that embracing and celebrating the diversity in our workforce makes us a stronger and more innovative company.
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By providing workplace adjustments, we make it easier for people to confidently explore and pursue our career opportunities and recognise that flexibility is key to fostering a dynamic and thriving workplace. Many of our office-based positions benefit from a flexible working arrangement, allowing our team members to achieve a balance between professional and personal commitments.
We actively encourage applications from candidates of all genders, races, ethnicities, ages, neurotypes, religions or beliefs, sexual orientations, and those with disabilities.
Since the beginning, our philosophy has remained the same: employ, develop, and reward talented individuals. People are crucial to our company, and we recognise that our success hinges on our colleagues' growth. We're committed to preserving RSK's people-first culture, promoting innovation, and fostering a supportive and caring environment for collaboration. At RSK, we want you to be part of our successes and help you reach your career aspirations. We take pride in offering employees fulfilling and challenging careers by promoting ongoing growth and empowering individuals to excel.
If you're passionate about making a difference, join us as we work together to build a brighter, more equitable, and sustainable future for all. Do you have what it takes?
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