Legal Counsel - Glasgow

Sole Legal Counsel role with a leading technology company.

Role Profile:

• You will be a confident and commercially minded legal professional, responsible for providing in-house legal support across the business. 
• Working closely with the CFO and wider leadership team, they will lead on contract negotiation, legal risk management and compliance. 
• This role requires sound judgement, excellent drafting skills, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.

Responsibilities:

Draft, review and negotiate commercial contracts, including:

• SaaS agreements.
• Partner and supplier contracts.
• Data processing agreements.

• Provide legal input on regulatory and risk matters (UK, Australia and other territories).

• Support procurement and contract lifecycle processes.

• Advise on IP, licensing, and data privacy (including GDPR compliance).

• Manage external counsel where appropriate (e.g. M&A, litigation, regulatory).
• Maintain standard templates and ensure legal documentation is consistent and up to date.

• Provide internal training and guidance on contract and legal risk matters.

• Liaise with leadership on legal risk management and input into Board reporting as needed.

Key Requirements:

• Qualified solicitor (England & Wales, Scotland, or equivalent jurisdiction) ideally with experience in SaaS, tech or software.

• Strong experience in commercial contract negotiation and legal drafting.

• Good knowledge of data protection (UK GDPR).

• Able to operate autonomously and advise senior leadership with confidence.

• Comfortable working in a high-growth, PE-backed environment.

On Offer:

• Competitive salary and reward package.
• Training and Development.
• Hybrid Working.
• Private Healthcare Cover.
• Birthday Day Off.
• Family Friendly Policies and Procedures.
• Death in Service.
• Employee Referral Scheme.
• Coaching Support.

To Apply:

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

David Thomson- Director

Glasgow:    +44 (0) 141 244 0260

Email: david@thomsonlrc.com