Legal Counsel- Procurement

-; Guildford; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading workplace management company is seeking a part-time Legal Counsel to provide legal support focused on procurement in Guildford. Responsibilities include negotiating commercial agreements, advising on legal developments, and assisting with disputes. The ideal candidate will be a fully qualified lawyer with expertise in commercial contract law and experience in negotiating complex contracts. This role offers flexibility in a dynamic environment, and the company is committed to diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified lawyer with a strong background in commercial contract law.
• Experience advising and negotiating on complex supply and commercial contracts.
• Knowledge of the legal implications of off-payroll workers is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate and advise on commercial agreements with suppliers.
• Draft and negotiate subcontractor agreements.
• Support the SC&P Director on strategic decisions.
• Assist with disputes and instruct external counsel.
• Advise on legal developments impacting the business.
• Support the Procurement Excellence team.

Skills

Commercial contract law

Negotiating on complex supply contracts

Data protection expertise

Competition law knowledge

Intellectual property rights

IT and technology contracts

Education

Qualified lawyer

Job description

Legal Counsel – Procurement

We are seeking a Legal Counsel to provide legal support to the UK & Ireland's Supply Chain and Procurement (SC&P) function in Surrey, KT13 0SL.

This part‑time role (30 hours per week) offers flexibility within a dynamic, fast‑paced environment. The primary focus will be on procurement contracts, while also covering diverse sectors such as banking, office environments, and production.

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.
• 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.

The Company

ISS is a world‑leading workplace and facility management company, connecting people and places to make the world work better. We are committed to doing business the right way and taking our corporate responsibility very seriously.

ISS is a diverse and inclusive employer welcoming all applicants regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation or educational background.

ISS is proud to be a Disability Confident Committed (Level 2) employer, supporting inclusive hiring practices in line with the UK government’s Disability Confident scheme.

Contact

For further queries regarding this role, please contact the Resourcing Team via email at [e-mail].