Job Introduction
At Sodexo, we recognise that legal expertise is not just a support function—it’s a strategic driver of business success. As Assistant General Counsel, you will play a key role in supporting our UK operations, navigating complex legal matters, ensuring compliance, and enabling sustainable growth.
This is a high-impact position for a commercially minded legal professional who thrives in a dynamic, multinational environment. You will work closely with senior stakeholders across the business, providing expert legal advice on a broad range of issues including commercial contracts, outsourcing, public procurement, and regulatory matters.
Your leadership will help shape legal strategy, improve operational efficiency, and foster a culture of integrity and accountability. If you’re ready to take the next step in your legal career with a company that values innovation, collaboration, and purpose—this is your opportunity.
Join Sodexo and be part of something greater. You belong in a team where you can act with purpose and thrive in your own way.
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MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

This role requires navigating complex legal and commercial challenges while ensuring compliance with regulatory frameworks and industry best practices. Key responsibilities include:

• Providing expert legal advice, risk management, contract drafting and training across diverse business areas to support growth and business strategy.
• Supporting the negotiation and management of major contracts and tender processes within the Health & Care, Government, Energy & Resources, Procurement, Tech, and Services segments.
• Driving consistency in legal guidance, risk assessment, and commercial decision-making.
• Supporting leadership in maintaining ethical business practices and ensuring compliance with anti-bribery and corruption laws.
• Leading and managing a team of six lawyers, ensuring agility, collaboration, and professional development.
• Working strategically with the General Counsel and legal leadership to foster an efficient, high-performing department.
• Ensuring alignment between Sodexo’s legal strategy and business priorities, effectively communicating and implementing key directives.
• Developing and delivering training programmes on legal, commercial, and regulatory matters.
• Leading recruitment efforts for legal team expansion as needed.
• Driving innovative solutions that enhance legal operations and commercial agility, optimizing value for Sodexo.
• Acting as Deputy to the General Counsel.
• Maintaining financial discipline and commercial efficiency within the legal department budget.
• Implementing efficient administrative systems and agile processes.

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 20+ Sodexo benefits such as Sodexo retirement plan, discounts to over 1,900 brands to shop online, Gym discount to maintain a healthy lifestyle, a confidential 24/7 employee assistance programme providing independent support to overcome whenever life has its obstacles including emotional support, legal and financial advice.
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