Legal Counsel (Part Time) - Studentjob.co.uk
Jobster, Weybridge, Surrey, UK – Hybrid.
Permanent role – 30 hours per week.
ISS is seeking a Legal Counsel to provide legal support to its UK & Ireland Supply Chain and Procurement (SC& P) function.
This part‑time role offers flexibility within a dynamic, fast‑paced environment. The role will primarily focus on procurement contracts across diverse 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 (temporary labour, cleaning, laundry, IT, landscaping, mailroom, AV); and fleet and travel.
As Legal Counsel you will provide expertise throughout the transaction lifecycle – from bidding and negotiation to BAU and exit/termination stages. This busy, varied role is 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, covering 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, requiring in‑depth contract‑law knowledge.
* 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, adaptable and down‑to‑earth in working with others.
ISS prides itself on offering flexibility, trust and a supportive work culture where employees are valued. They also provide a healthy work‑life balance, allowing you to balance professional and personal commitments.
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