Legal Counsel- Procurement in Guildford

We are seeking a Legal Counsel to provide legal support to the UK & Ireland's Supply Chain and Procurement (SC&P) function. This part-time role (30 hours per week) offers flexibility within a dynamic, fast-paced environment. The role will primarily focus on procurement contracts, but also covers a diverse range of sectors, including banking, office environments, and production.

You will support the SC&P function across four key categories:

• hard facilities management
• food, catering and waste services
• indirect services (including temporary labour, cleaning, laundry, IT, landscaping, and office facilities such as mailroom and AV)
• fleet and travel

As the Legal Counsel, you will provide legal expertise throughout the entire lifecycle of transactions, from bidding and negotiation to business as usual (BAU) and exit/termination stages. This is a busy and varied role, ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys working on diverse contracts.

Key Responsibilities:

• Negotiating and advising on commercial agreements with suppliers, including goods and services, equipment hire, and IT contracts.
• Drafting and negotiating subcontractor agreements and flow-down terms.
• Providing direct support to the SC&P Director and Procurement Leadership Team on strategic decisions and issues.
• Assisting with disputes between the business, clients, and suppliers, and instructing external counsel when necessary.
• Advising on legal developments and their implications for the business.
• Supporting the Procurement Excellence team with supplier assurance issues.
• Maintaining and updating standard supplier contract terms.

Professional and Personal Competencies / Qualifications:

• Fully qualified lawyer with a strong background in commercial contract law.
• Experience advising and negotiating on complex supply and commercial contracts, requiring in-depth knowledge of contract law.
• Solid expertise in data protection, competition law, TUPE, and intellectual property rights in commercial transactions.
• Familiarity with IT and technology contracts, including SaaS, app development, product development, and licensing arrangements.
• Knowledge of the legal implications of off-payroll workers (agency, consultants, umbrella) is desirable.
• Collaborative team player, proactive, and adaptable with a down-to-earth approach to working with others.

ISS is a world-leading workplace and facility management company, connecting people and places to make the world work better. Working with customers day by day, side by side, we understand every aspect of the user experience. Through a unique combination of intelligent solutions, high standards and people who care, we help our customers achieve their purpose, whether it's hospitals healing patients, businesses producing the next great innovation, or airports bringing passengers home to their families.

ISS is committed to doing business the right way, taking its corporate responsibility very seriously. Our passion is people. We offer you a challenging and exciting career in an organisation with people at its heart. In ISS, everyone has the opportunity to develop, grow and make a difference.

ISS is proud to be a diverse and inclusive employer. ISS welcomes all applicants regardless of age, disability, gender identity or gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation or educational background. We are a Disability Confident Committed (Level 2) employer, proudly supporting and promoting inclusive hiring practices in line with the UK government's Disability Confident scheme. Our passion for inclusivity and diversity makes ISS a more creative, productive and happy place to work.

If you have any further queries regarding this role, please contact the Resourcing Team by emailing resourcing.team@uk.issworld.com.