Legal Counsel

Summary

Join Environment Bank (EB), a rapidly growing organization revolutionizing biodiversity conservation, as a Legal Counsel. Working closely with the Head of Legal, you will play a crucial role in negotiating sales of biodiversity units and nature shares. This position requires a qualified solicitor or legal executive with 3-5 years PQE and a strong background in commercial contracts. EB offers a fulfilling work environment with flexible arrangements, wellness programs, and various benefits including remote work, competitive salary with bonus, generous paid time off, and investment in professional development. If you are a skilled negotiator with excellent communication and collaboration skills, and passionate about making a difference, this is an exceptional opportunity.

Requirements

• Be a qualified solicitor or legal executive in England and Wales
• Have 3-5 years of PQE
• Possess a robust background in commercial contracts
• Have a proven track record in a business environment
• Possess strong commercial experience
• Have excellent communication skills
• Have excellent judgment and analytical skills
• Be able to collaborate effectively with stakeholders at all levels, both internally and externally

Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve our standard sales terms, refining processes to ensure efficiency in close collaboration with our Sales team
• Draft and negotiate contracts with our larger clients including attending client meetings, ensuring optimal outcomes for all parties involved
• Report effectively to the Head of Legal on contract terms and any risks for the business
• Become a key partner to the Sales team to ensure legal support throughout the sale process and allocation of biodiversity net gain units
• Cultivate a strong and productive relationship with external counsel
• Assist with managing the IP portfolio of the business and privacy requirements including delivering training to the business
• Review ad-hoc contracts and flex your skills to the requirement of the business at the time alongside the rest of the Legal team

Benefits

• Remote working with a WFH allowance
• Competitive salary with bonus
• 30 days annual leave + opportunity to buy 5 additional days upon successful completion of probation
• Birthday off
• Wellness day
• Flexible working
• Investment in your development
• Death in Service
• Contributory Pension
• Life assurance
• Wellness programs