Legal Counsel - 30 hours p/week Weybridge, Surrey - hybrid Permanent Role ISS are now seeking a Legal Counsel to provide legal support to its UK & Ireland 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); and 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, 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 & 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 prides itself on offering flexibility, trust and a supportive work culture where employees are valued. They also believe in providing a healthy work-life balance, so you can have the flexibility to balance your professional and personal commitments.
- 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.
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Legal Counsel (Part Time) in Weybridge employer: ISS Facility Services
At ISS Facility Services, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters collaboration and innovation. Our Northampton campus provides ample opportunities for professional growth, with hands-on technical support roles that ensure compliance and efficiency in a mission-critical environment. Join us to be part of a team that values safety, reliability, and the development of its employees while working on exciting projects that make a real impact.
