Legal Counsel - Glasgow

Commercial Contracts - In-House

Ref: 469 Date Posted: Thursday 12 May 2022

Exceptional new role for a junior lawyer to join an award-winning global technology company as Legal Counsel- this role will be based in Glasgow.

Role Profile:

Supporting legal/ regulatory compliance and IP management across the business.
Managing legal risk and maintenance of robust business processes for legal compliance and operations, including ensuring there is appropriate legal framework across the organisation, including IP exploitation, licensing in, R&D, sales process, corporate transactional, company secretarial, compliance and regulatory.
Ability to operate with autonomy and independence in a fast paced and dynamic environment.
Taking ownership of matters in a variety of common in-house practice areas including contract review and negotiation, employment, and supplier and risk management.
Managing strategic projects and external counsel.
Using, managing and adopting information technology solutions to create opportunities and efficiencies within the legal function and business generally.

Candidate Requirements:

You will be a lawyer admitted to practice law in Scotland and / or England and Wales.
Ideally you will have circa 2 yearsPQE with experience gained in technology / IP / corporate / commercial contract work in either a commercial law firm or in-house position- Newly qualified candidates with relevant experience who are driven to develop will also be considered.
A demonstrable passion for science and technology and a practical understanding of the exploitation of knowledge and intellectual property.
Personal credibility and the ability to inspire trust and respect of colleagues, displaying strong legal, commercial and business understanding with the ability to provide clear advice and support.
Sound legal judgment and interpersonal and negotiation skills, including the ability to influence, set an example for, and train non-legal colleagues.
Self-motivated and well organised with the ability to handle multiple, high-priority projects while attending to details; able to prioritise tasks and work well under pressure.

On Offer:

On offer is a highly competitive salary and benefits package and the chance to work with a innovative international company.

To Apply:

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

David Thomson, Director

Tel: 0141 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.

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