In-House Commercial Legal Counsel - Edinburgh

Modern, innovative financial services company is looking to hire an In-House Commercial Legal Counsel to join their team based in Edinburgh or Glasgow. The role is hybrid-working with a flexible 2 days a week in the office. This role is a fixed-term contract for 12 months and is immediately available. 

Role Profile: 

• Draft, review, negotiate and advise on a wide variety of commercial contracts for the full range of professional services, consulting, online and data services, including tender responses, master services agreements, client contracts, licences, data protection agreements, non-reliance letters and supplier agreements.
• Draft best practice notes on topical issues, develop and maintain processes, policies, guidance and templates and assist in training.
• Review, negotiate and advise on a wide variety of commercial contracts for consulting, online and data services, including tender responses, master services agreements, client contracts, licences, data protection agreements, non-reliance letters and supplier agreements.
• Best practice notes on topical issues for use across the firm, develop and maintain processes, policies, guidance and templates and assist in training.
• Support proposition and client-based projects with legal advice.
• Support and help drive Legal team initiatives.
• Positively contribute to the legal team, creating a professional, effective, high quality and approachable resource for the business.

Candidate Requirements:  

• Qualified Solicitor in Scotland and/ or England & Wales with a background in commercial contracts. 
• Experience in an FCA regulated environment would be an advantage but not essential.

On Offer:

On offer is a highly competitive salary and benefits package.

To Apply:

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

David Thomson- Director

Edinburgh: +44 (0) 131 450 7164 

Glasgow: +44 (0) 141 244 0260

Email: david@thomsonlrc.com