Commercial Contracts Lawyer

Iconic Resourcing; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Company pension scheme

Supportive leadership

Job summary

A leading legal recruitment firm in Glasgow is seeking a skilled Contract Lawyer to provide support to their UK Legal Counsel. The successful candidate will have a strong foundation in UK contract law and at least 5 years of post-qualification experience. This position offers flexible working arrangements and exposure to a diverse range of contracts, with a competitive salary of up to £60k plus benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of post-qualification experience.
• Strong background from an in-house environment.
• Confidence managing diverse commercial agreements.

Responsibilities

• Draft and review commercial contracts.
• Ensure compliance with legislation and regulations.
• Identify and manage legal risks in contracts.

Skills

Contract law expertise

Negotiation skills

Advisory skills

Education

Qualified solicitor in Scotland

Job description

Overview

Location: Glasgow, Hybrid. Employment type: Permanent, Full Time. Salary: up to £60k + benefits.

We’re currently partnering with a well known business in Glasgow that is looking for a skilled Contract Lawyer to support their UK Legal Counsel on a full-time, permanent basis. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented legal professional with a strong foundation in UK contract law to step into a key advisory role, helping shape commercial decisions and mitigate risk across a broad range of agreements.

Responsibilities

• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a variety of commercial contracts (including service agreements and employment-related contracts).
• Ensuring all agreements align with current legislation and regulatory requirements, including data protection and employment law.
• Supporting the business with risk management by identifying and addressing legal exposure in contracts.
• Participating in negotiations with external stakeholders to secure favourable terms.
• Providing clear and practical legal advice to internal teams across departments.
• Managing contract records and supporting occasional dispute resolution processes.
• Offering ad-hoc cover and support to the UK Legal Counsel when required.

What we’re looking for

• Qualified solicitor in Scotland with at least 5 years’ post-qualification experience.
• Strong background in contract law, ideally from an in-house environment.
• Excellent negotiation, drafting, and advisory skills.
• Ability to manage workload independently while collaborating with internal stakeholders.
• Confidence working on a wide range of commercial agreements.

Benefits and why apply

• Flexible working – ideal for those seeking work-life balance.
• Exposure to a varied contract portfolio within a collaborative team.
• Central Glasgow office with supportive leadership.
• Competitive salary and company pension scheme.

How to apply

To apply for this role, please send your CV or contact Emma Pringle at Iconic Resourcing for a confidential chat and further details. We understand that not all candidates will meet every single qualification, but if you believe you can add value to the role despite your experience looking a little different from what’s identified, we would be thrilled to learn more about you.

Equal opportunities

Iconic Resourcing are committed to partnering with clients who share our values of inclusivity and diversity. We are an equal opportunities’ employer and treat all applications fairly and equally. We act as both an employment business and an employment agency and are happy to accommodate any reasonable adjustments required. To view all of our Iconic Jobs across Scotland, please visit our website.

Position details

• Seniority level: Not Applicable
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Legal
• Industries: Retail