This role is listed by an employer that holds a live Home Office sponsor licence on the Skilled Worker route.
Closest occupation match: SOC 2412, Solicitors and lawyers. Home Office going rate for this occupation: £51,600 a year.
Individual eligibility depends on personal circumstances. These figures are public reference information, not advice or a verdict on this job.
Kanadevia Inova (KVI) is a global leader in the development of waste management solutions and products, operating as part of the Kanadevia Corporation Group. We are a living, dynamic environment where people collaborate, innovate, excel, and grow professionally in a culture of ownership.
Kanadevia Inova have a new opportunity for a Legal Counsel to join our Asset Management team based in the UK (Farnborough or London offices). In this role, you will provide critical front-end legal support to KVI’s waste management and green energy businesses worldwide, with a specialized focus on our Asset Management energy portfolio, international transactions, and dispute management.
Key Responsibilities
Asset & Portfolio Support: Partner with regional leadership to identify, evaluate, and mitigate legal risks, with a dedicated focus on the Asset Management business unit.
Transaction & Agreement Structuring: Structure, negotiate, and draft complex international and domestic agreements with clients, sponsors, financial institutions, and service providers.
Corporate Governance & Compliance: Provide solution-oriented counsel on day-to-day legal matters, compliance, internal processes, company incorporations, and company secretarial filings.
Dispute & Counsel Management: Assist with the engagement of external counsel and manage dispute resolution strategies across various global jurisdictions.
Knowledge & Training Delivery: Deliver legal and contractual training for KVI personnel while developing and maintaining standardized contract templates and precedents.
Please note: The above list of duties is non-exhaustive, and further responsibilities will be discussed during the interview process.
Legal Credentials: Qualified common law lawyer, preferably admitted in England and Wales, with strong academics.
Professional Experience: 3+ years PQE (flexible guide) acquired at an international law firm or within the in-house legal department of an international project company.
Transaction Expertise: Demonstrable experience in project finance, managing the legal aspects of M&A transactions, public/private tenders, and construction claims (energy trading is a plus).
Autonomy & Collaboration: Ability to work autonomously with a problem-solving, creative attitude, backed by the support of an experienced legal team.
Languages & Travel: Exceptional communication skills in English (German and French proficiency is a plus) with the flexibility to travel on short notice.
Competitive benefits package, including a company pension with up to 10% employer contribution, life assurance (4x salary) and disability insurance.
Private medical and dental insurance to support your health and wellbeing.
24 days' annual leave, plus bank holidays.
A collaborative, team-oriented working environment within a global Green Tech organisation.
The opportunity to contribute to innovative and sustainable energy solutions while developing your career with an international industry leader.
For HR agencies: Please note that we do not accept applications coming from agencies. Thank you.
Similar sponsored roles
All rolesLast verified against our ingestion on 19 September 2026; sponsor register dataset 2026-09-18.