Corporate/ Commercial Lawyer - Edinburgh

Corporate / Commercial Lawyer- 4+ PQE

Edinburgh (hybrid working available)

Role Profile:

• Top tier Scottish firm are seeking a talented Corporate / Commercial Lawyer to join their growing legal team in Edinburgh. This role offers the opportunity to work on a broad range of high-quality corporate and commercial matters, advising a diverse client base from high-growth SMEs to established national and international businesses.
• The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting transactions, drafting and negotiating commercial agreements, and providing practical, commercially focused legal advice.

Role Responsibilities:

• Advising clients on a wide range of corporate transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, disposals, restructurings, joint ventures, and investments.

• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial contracts, including supply, distribution, services, agency, and outsourcing agreements.

• Supporting clients on shareholder agreements, articles of association, and corporate governance matters.

• Conducting and managing legal due diligence for transactions.

• Providing clear, pragmatic advice aligned with clients’ commercial objectives.

• Managing client relationships and contributing to business development initiatives.

• Collaborating with colleagues across practice areas. 

Candidate Requirements:

• Qualified solicitor in Scotland (or another UK jurisdiction with relevant experience)

• Ideally 4+ PQE in corporate and/ commercial law.

• Strong experience in drafting and negotiating commercial agreements.

• Sound technical knowledge of UK corporate and commercial law.

• Excellent communication and client-handling skills.

• Commercially minded, with the ability to deliver practical solutions.

• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple matters concurrently.

• Experience advising high-growth, technology, or regulated-sector clients.

• Exposure to cross-border transactions.

• Interest in business development and networking within the Scottish market.

On Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.

• High-quality, varied work with a strong client base.

• Clear opportunities for career progression.

• Supportive, collaborative team culture.

• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.

To Apply:

For a confidential discussion about this position, to request the full job description or to apply, please contact:

David Thomson- Director

Telephone: 0131 450 7164

Email: david@thomsonlrc.com