Senior Legal Counsel

Senior Legal Counsel - Procurement Location: Surrey, KT13 0SL Hours of work: 37.5 Contract Type: Permanent We are seeking a skilled and adaptable Senior Legal Counsel to provide legal support to the UK & Ireland’s Supply Chain and Procurement (SC&P) function. The SC&P function spans four key categories: hard FM, food, catering and waste services, indirect services (including temporary labour, cleaning, laundry, IT, landscaping, and office-related facilities such as mailroom and AV), and fleet and travel. Job Description In this role, you will work closely with the commercial legal team and SC&P across all stages of a transaction's lifecycle, including bid preparation, negotiation, business-as-usual support, and exit or termination. This is a busy and diverse role, primarily focused on procurement contracts across a range of sectors, including banking, office, and production environments. You will be exposed to a variety of contracts, making the role both challenging and rewarding. While ISS operates as a large, global organisation, we pride ourselves on fostering a people-first culture where individuals are valued, and you are never just a number. Flexibility and trust are at the core of this role. We understand the importance of balancing a busy career with personal responsibilities, and we encourage you to have a life outside of work. Whether you are managing family commitments or pursuing personal interests, this role offers the flexibility and support you need to succeed. Join a team where your contributions will be valued, and your professional and personal growth will be prioritised. Key Responsibilities Negotiating and advising on commercial agreements with suppliers, including the supply of goods and services, equipment hire, IT contracts, and others Drafting and negotiating subcontractor agreements and flow-down terms Providing direct support to the SC&P Director and the Procurement Leadership Team on strategic decisions and various issues Assisting the business in disputes with clients or suppliers and engaging external counsel when necessary Advising on legal developments and their implications for the business Supporting the Procurement Excellence team on supplier assurance matters Maintaining and updating standard supplier contract terms Providing legal support to the Central Leadership Team on ad hoc legal queries or workgroups Assisting central functions, such as Tax, People & Culture, IT, H&S, and Operations Performance (third-party safety) Collaborating with ISS Group Legal on global deals with a UK perspective Advising stakeholders on the rollout of new products or solutions, especially those involving third-party solutions Professional and Personal Competencies/Qualifications Advising and negotiating on complex supply contracts, and other commercial contracts, so a deep knowledge of contract law is necessary Solid knowledge of these areas of law: data protection in commercial transactions, competition law, TUPE and intellectual property rights issues IT and technology contracts (SaaS, app and product development, licensing arrangements) Knowledge of the legal implications of off-payroll workers (agency, consultants, umbrella) desirable, but not necessary 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. We offer you a challenging and exciting career in an organisation with people at its heart. In ISS, everyone has the opportunity to develop, grow and make a difference. 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. 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 resourcing.team@uk.issworld.com Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Benefits: Company pension Schedule: Day shift Monday to Friday Work Location: In person Reference ID: 139149

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