FCC Environmental Services
Senior Legal Counsel (Property)
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Senior Legal Counsel (Property)
Salary – up to £100,000 per annum, plus Company Car Scheme/Car Allowance
Location – Home-based
As a Senior Legal Counsel at FCC Environment, you will provide expert legal advice and support across a wide range of real estate and property development matters. Working closely with stakeholders across the business and as part of the wider Property Legal team, you'll play a key role in supporting the operational business, strategic land development opportunities, renewable energy projects and complex property transactions.
This vacancy is for a full-time, home-based position.
Our Promise to You
- Discretionary bonus scheme
- Pension scheme
- Life insurance
- 25 days’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays
- On-the-job training and progression opportunities
- Recognition scheme
- Refer a Friend scheme
- Flexible benefits, including high street savings, Cycle to Work scheme and GymFlex membership (where applicable)
- Access to an Employee Assistance Programme and Best Doctors Service via our Wellbeing Platform
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What Will You Be Doing?
- Negotiating, drafting and reviewing a wide range of property-related legal documentation
- Advising on leases, contracts, options, transfers, licences, easements and wayleaves
- Supporting the Group Estates Team with property development opportunities
- Providing legal support on renewable energy projects, including Solar, Energy from Waste, Battery Energy Storage Systems and Landfill Gas developments
- Advising operational teams on property-related legal matters
- Advising on tender and procurement-related matters
- Managing complex legal projects and transactions
- Instructing and managing external legal advisors where appropriate
- Providing advice and support on planning, environmental, procurement, permitting and regulatory matters
- Building strong working relationships with stakeholders across the business
What Are We Looking For?
- UK-qualified Solicitor
- Extensive experience in real estate property and development work
- Experience managing complex property transactions and development projects
- Knowledge of energy projects and grid connection matters would be advantageous
- Strong commercial awareness and business acumen
- Excellent drafting, negotiation and communication skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Excellent organisation and time management skills
- A pragmatic and solutions-focused approach
- The ability to work independently whilst collaborating effectively with colleagues
- Positive, resilient and adaptable mindset
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About Us
We are FCC Environment, one of the UK’s leading waste and resource management companies. Our goal is to minimise the amount of waste that ends up in landfill by transforming it into valuable resources wherever possible.
Operating over 200 facilities across the UK and employing around 4,500 people, we’re on the frontline of tackling climate change. We need ambitious, innovative professionals like you to help us shape a sustainable future.
FCC Environment is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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