Company
Imerys is the world’s leading supplier of mineral‑based specialty solutions with €3.6 billion revenue and 12 400 employees in 40 countries. The Group offers high value‑added products for the energy transition, sustainable construction and consumer goods. Imerys promotes environmentally friendly products and supports decarbonisation. The company is listed on Euronext Paris (NK.PA).
Position
Legal Counsel – Par Moor Centre, St. Austell, Cornwall.
Salary: £80,000 – £85,000 per annum (depending on experience).
Contract: Full‑time, 37.5 hours per week, Monday‑Friday (day shift).
Position Type: Full‑time, Permanent.
Primary Support Areas
* A commercial market (Sales, R&D, marketing/BD) on contracts and projects (especially drafting and negotiating commercial and real‑estate contracts).
* Related hub/operational sites (local purchases, real‑estate/environmental law, admin inspections), initially the UK based operations.
* Claims/litigation related to the market and/or related sites.
* Corporate secretarial follow‑up of legal entities hosting those sites.
* Roll‑out of compliance programs.
Summary Of The Role
The Legal Counsel will join the Performance Minerals BA for the EMEA region and provide legal guidance (excluding Labor and Tax) to sales teams and industrial sites, including UK operations. Responsibilities include:
* Commercial contracts – prepare templates, draft, review and negotiate in all domains (sales, purchasing, science & tech with IP team, real estate).
* Commercial property/real estate and preliminary environmental law advice.
* Claims and disputes – manage legal actions (court, arbitration, mediation) with external lawyers and contribute to the settlement of high‑amount claims.
* Insurance – manage insured losses with the Insurance legal team.
* Corporate housekeeping – supervise corporate matters (annual general assemblies, D&O appointments, delegations of authority/POAs).
* M&A – collaborate with the M&A legal team.
* Antitrust & compliance – anti‑bribery, trade restrictions, GDPR, etc.; roll‑out compliance programs.
* Provide user‑friendly, clear and concise legal guidance.
* Legal operations – use Imerys digital legal tools to access and share information.
Do you have the following attributes?
* BSc degree in law.
* Master of Business Law, international law or contract law from a recognised UK university.
* 4–5 years of experience in business law firms or within international industrial groups.
* Generalist business law background, ideally with expertise in property/real‑estate law.
* Fluent in English (essential).
* Second language (e.g. French) desirable.
* Ability to travel very occasionally (2–3 times per year, mainly to Paris, France).
* Flexible and able to adapt to changes and deadlines.
* Well‑organised with the ability to handle multiple projects.
* Analytical and synthetic mindset.
* Hands‑on, energetic and a motivated self‑starter.
* Strong communication skills.
* Team player, supportive of other team members where needed.
* Rigor and self‑check.
* Ability to apply legal knowledge to create practical business solutions.
* Appetite for covering a diversity of legal matters.
* Good time‑management skills.
* Attention to detail and ownership of work.
* Proactive approach to improving systems and processes.
* Commitment to problem solving.
* Maintain confidentiality with uncompromised ethics and integrity.
What’s in it for you?
* 15 % performance‑related bonus.
* Car allowance.
* Hybrid working arrangement – up to 2 days per week from home.
* 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
* Generous pension plan.
* Life assurance.
* Income protection.
* Private healthcare.
* Company sick pay.
* Discounts with external retailers (ImerysAdvantage!).
* Cycle‑to‑work scheme via Halfords.
* Salary‑sacrifice car scheme via Tusker.
* Buy holiday scheme.
Wellbeing package
* Employee Assistance Programme.
* Virtual GP.
* Flu and eye‑care vouchers.
* Enhanced family‑friendly policies.
* Menopause support.
* Check4Cancer (prostate checks).
* Volunteer to be a Mental Health First Aider, First Aider at Work or Fire Marshal.
Legal Notice and Application
Only applications received through the online application process will be considered. Please do not contact the recruiter directly via email.
IMERY S 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.
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