Senior Legal Counsel - Edinburgh

Leading international company is looking to hire a Senior Legal Counsel to be based in their offices in Edinburgh- this role is primarily remote based with limited time in the office (once a week).

As Senior Legal Counsel you will partner with the executive leadership to deliver strategic and commercially focused legal support across a global business. Lead day-to-day legal operations, manage risk in complex regulatory environments, and enable growth through practical, solution-driven legal advice. Responsibilities will include:

Commercial Contracts & Business Support

• 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.

Disputes & External Counsel Management

• Oversee dispute resolution and litigation matters across the UK and Europe, managing legal risk and resolution strategy.
• Instruct and manage external counsel, ensuring high-quality specialist advice, strong cost control and best value delivery.

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), 4+ years’ PQE (private practice and/or in-house).
• Extensive experience negotiating complex, multi-jurisdictional commercial contracts.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at all levels of the organisation.
• Proven ability to manage multiple high-value, cross-border legal projects simultaneously.
• Experienced in managing external counsel and cross-border legal matters.

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

Telephone: 0131 450 7164

Email: david@thomsonlrc.com