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Junior Legal Counsel (Remote/Hybrid) - Edinburgh

Commercial Contracts - In-House

Ref: 615 Date Posted: Tuesday 03 Mar 2026

Leading international company is looking to hire a Senior Legal Counsel on a Remote Basis with one day a week in the office required in Edinburgh.

You will assist in the deliver strategic and commercially focused legal support across the business, assisting with legal operations, manage risk in complex regulatory environments, and enable growth through practical, solution-driven legal advice.

Responsibilities will include:

Commercial Contracts

Draft, review and negotiate complex commercial agreements including global sales contracts, tenders, supplier agreements and IP licences.
Trusted legal partner to Sales, Customer Service and Procurement, balancing legal risk with commercial objectives across multiple jurisdictions.
Support revenue-generating activities by structuring legally robust but business-enabling contract solutions.

Data Protection & Regulatory Compliance

Provide legal advice on GDPR and data protection matters, supporting operational compliance and risk mitigation.
Advise on competition law, anti-bribery and broader regulatory obligations in partnership with compliance and leadership teams.
Monitor legal and regulatory developments, translating change into practical business guidance.

Governance, Risk & Legal Operations

Support corporate governance and legal entity management activities.
Manage contract governance processes, including contract repositories and signing controls.
Identify, assess and mitigate legal risks, improving legal documentation, reporting and internal processes.
Report key legal risks and trends to senior leadership and risk stakeholders.

Candidate Requirements:

Qualified Solicitor (Scotland or England & Wales) with circa 3-4 years PQE.
Candidates from in-house or private practice are invited to apply.
Experience negotiating complex, commercial contracts.
Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at all levels of the organisation.

On Offer:

Competitive salary and benefits package.
Remote/ Hybrid-Working arrangements.
Supportive and collaborative working environment.

To Apply:

For a confidential discussion about this position, 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

Testimonials

I had the chance to know David during a selection process. He has proved himself a valuable supporter: very proactive and helpful, he has been reliable presence during the whole procedure. As a candidate, I felt reassured and personally backed (he answered my doubts and questions even during the weekend). Working with him was a successful experience.

Rachele MaterassiEU LawyerW.L. Gore

I had the opportunity to work with David whilst making a recent career move from trainee solicitor into a newly qualified position. David understood immediately what both my short term and long term objectives were and gave incredibly useful advice on the direction I should take to achieve those aims. David never tried to advocate positions out of convenience, and didn’t force me to pursue or consider roles that I wasn’t genuinely interested in. I was impressed that David really listened to what I was saying. This meant that only relevant opportunities were sent my way and I wasn’t inundated with irrelevant vacancies which can be frustrating. David was diligent throughout every stage in the recruitment process ensuring I had enough information to make the right decision at what is a daunting time in any legal career. The whole process was incredibly smooth and I really felt that I always had support and someone fighting my corner at all times! This helped to take the pressure off me and make everything easier. This coupled with the fact I found David very easy to talk to made everything less scary. David always made himself available to answer emails, calls and to chat things through. This flexibility was much appreciated as it meant I could have meaningful discussions out with office hours. I have no hesitation in recommending Thomson Legal Recruitment.

Aimee DoranSolicitor, Dentons LLP

I can’t recommend David highly enough. He has excellent knowledge of the legal industry and provided me with invaluable support prior to both of my interviews. David was very proactive and kept me fully updated throughout the process, in addition to ensuring I had settled in well once I had secured the position which I really appreciated.

Leanne HammellCommercial Solicitor, Pinsent Masons LLP

I would recommend David to any solicitor or legal professional for a number of reasons but the excellent support he provides throughout the application process is by far the best reason for me. Although I was looking for quite a specific role, I found David to be very helpful, informative and above all available when it came to the job market at any given time in multiple jurisdictions. I have only used Thomson Legal for a few months however, I have been successful in obtaining my ideal position and its is down to David’s knowledge of the Scottish (and international) legal markets that I am in the position I am today. I have thanked him personally for all of his help and I would recommend any to legal professional, the services on offer at Thomson Legal.

Graham GibsonData Protection ManagerClydesdale & Yorkshire Bank

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