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.