Legal Counsel
Please Note: The application deadline for this job has now passed.
Job Introduction
As a Legal Counsel at Sodexo, you are not just a skilled professional; you are an essential part of a team that values legal expertise and integrity. This role enables you to leverage your legal skills to advise on complex contracts directly impacting our UK and Ireland operations. Join us to advance your career in a role where your contributions are valued and you can truly thrive.
As a Legal Counsel at Sodexo, you will handle a broad range of challenging and dynamic legal issues. This includes advising on complex outsourcing contracts, public procurements and ensuring compliance with the latest regulations. Your role is critical in safeguarding our operations and supporting our growth strategy, making a direct impact on our success.
What you’ll do:
- Provide expert legal and commercial advice to support our Government services business.
- Draft and negotiate a wide range of contracts, including client facing, supplier facing and partnership agreements.
- Advise on PFI/PPP contracts and complex outsourcing contracts involving soft and hard facilities management services.
- Handle legal aspects of government and public sector procurement.
- Assess and manage legal and commercial risks in cooperation with business functions.
- Conduct training on legal, commercial, and regulatory issues.
- Oversee external legal services and manage associated costs effectively.
What you bring:
- Degree in law with strong academic credentials.
- Qualified as a solicitor or barrister in the UK or a similar jurisdiction.
- Experience gained in a top-tier law firm and relevant in-house roles.
- Significant experience in public procurements, complex structured projects like PFI and commercial law.
- Experience in joint ventures and partnership models.
- Good working knowledge of data protection and information security.
- Excellent communication, drafting, and negotiation skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
What we offer:
Competitive Salary + Annual Bonus + Excellent benefits package
Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater. You’ll belong in a company and team that values you for you; you’ll act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions; and you’ll be able to thrive in your own way. In addition, we offer:
- Flexible and dynamic work environment
- Competitive compensation
- Access to ongoing training and development programs
- Countless opportunities to grow within the company
