Hybrid Legal Counsel, Contract Specialist

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About the role

  • Legal Counsel providing expert legal advice on contracts and commercial matters for Aramark's UK operations. Supporting various acquired food services and ensuring compliance with governance standards.

Responsibilities

  • Draft, review, negotiate, and advise on a wide range of supply chain agreements, including supplier contracts, procurement agreements, and related commercial documentation
  • Provide legal support to acquired businesses (Graysons, One Circle, St James, Wilson Vale), ensuring their contracts and commercial arrangements align with group standards and risk appetite
  • Provide strategic legal advice to support the company’s commercial goals
  • Manage legal risk and ensure compliance with internal and group governance standards
  • Implement and deliver training on contract administration, covering everything from tender to negotiation, amendments and termination
  • Draft and review non-core agreements like NDAs and consultancy contracts
  • Oversee litigation matters, coordinating with external counsel as needed
  • Support the company secretary with corporate governance matters under UK law
  • Assist with additional legal matters as required

Requirements

  • UK-qualified lawyer with a minimum of 3 years PQE (ideally 4-5), eligible to work in the UK
  • Proven track record in advising and negotiating complex commercial contracts, particularly subcontracts with flow-down terms in the government sector
  • Proactive and commercial mindset, skilled at identifying solutions and managing risk to support business goals
  • Ability to build strong business relationships
  • In-house experience is a plus but not essential
  • Excellent communication and organisational abilities
  • A strong work ethic and the ability to prioritise in a fast-changing environment

Benefits

  • Competitive salary
  • Defined contribution pension scheme and life assurance benefits
  • Generous annual leave that increases in line with service, with the opportunity to buy extra
  • Access to an employee benefit scheme that offers discounts across hundreds of retail and leisure providers
  • Employee Assistance Programme and in-house Mental Health Champions
  • FOOD! A plethora of opportunities to attend in-house events and try out the culinary genius of our teams (we are a food business after all!)

Job title

Legal Counsel, Contract Specialist

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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