Legal Counsel - Procurement

-; Guildford; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading workplace management firm in the UK seeks a Legal Counsel for its Supply Chain and Procurement function. This part-time position demands expertise in commercial contract law, particularly in procurement contracts. You will support negotiations and provide legal advice across various sectors, ensuring compliance with complex regulations. Ideal for a collaborative lawyer seeking flexibility, this role promotes a balanced work-life culture while addressing diverse legal challenges in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Strong focus on work-life balance

Supportive work culture

Qualifications

• Strong background in commercial contract law.
• Experience advising on complex supply contracts.
• Solid expertise in data protection and competition law.

Responsibilities

• Negotiating and advising on commercial agreements.
• Drafting and negotiating subcontractor agreements.
• Providing support to Procurement Leadership Team.

Skills

Commercial contract law

Negotiating complex contracts

Data protection expertise

Competition law knowledge

Familiarity with IT contracts

Collaborative team player

Education

Fully qualified lawyer

Job description

Legal Counsel- Procurement

• Contract Type: Permanent
• Hours of work: 30 hours per week
• Location: Surrey, KT130SL
• Contract: Legal

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.

Job Description

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 and varied role, ideal for someone who thrives in a fast‑paced environment and enjoys working on diverse contracts.

At ISS, we pride ourselves on offering flexibility, trust, and a supportive work culture where employees are valued. We also believe in providing a healthy work‑life balance, so you can have the flexibility to balance your professional and personal commitments.

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 then
• 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.

The Company

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, to 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.

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 (which includes race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin and caste), 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 [e-mail].

To find out more about what we do click here - https://www.uk.issworld.com/