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Legal Counsel - Edinburgh

Commercial Contracts - In-House
Ref: 566 Date Posted: Wednesday 09 Oct 2024

Leading financial services organisation is looking to hire an additional lawyer to join their in-house commercial team- this role can be based in Edinburgh or Glasgow with hybrid-working also available. 

Role Profile:

  • The role will involve drafting and negotiating contracts for our various business areas within the company which will include a 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, NDAs and supplier agreements
  • You will develop knowledge and understanding of key area’s propositions, core business and associated risks and work with that area to shape solutions that meet requirements.
  • Draft 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.

Candidate Requirements:

  • Qualified Solicitor in Scotland or England with material experience in commercial contract drafting and negotiation. Experience within FS or Pensions would be an advantage but not essential.

  • Candidates from in-house or private practice are invited to apply.

On Offer:

On offer is a highly competitive salary and benefits package including bonus, pension and hybrid-working. 


To Apply:

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


David Thomson- Director

Telephone: 0141 244 0260

Email: david@thomsonlrc.com