Legal Counsel (Part Time)

ISS Facility Services UK; Weybridge; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexibility in working hours

Supportive work culture

Work-life balance

Job summary

A facilities management company in Weybridge is seeking a Legal Counsel to provide legal support for their Supply Chain and Procurement function. This part-time position (30 hours/week) is hybrid and focuses primarily on procurement contracts while supporting various sectors. Responsibilities include negotiating agreements, advising on legal developments, and supporting the Procurement Excellence team. Ideal candidates will be qualified lawyers with expertise in commercial contract law and experience in negotiations. The role promotes a healthy work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified lawyer with a strong background in commercial contract law.
• Experience advising and negotiating on complex supply and commercial contracts.
• Solid expertise in data protection, competition law, TUPE, and intellectual property rights.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate and advise commercial agreements with suppliers, including IT contracts.
• Draft and negotiate subcontractor agreements and flow-down terms.
• Support the SC&P Director and Procurement Leadership Team with strategic decisions.

Skills

Commercial contract law

Negotiation skills

Data protection

Competition law

Intellectual property rights

SaaS contracts

Collaborative team player

Adaptability

Education

Qualified lawyer

Job description

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.