Commercial Deputy Managing Lawyer, Commercial Contracts – Glasgow

Frasia Wright Associates; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal services provider in Glasgow is seeking an experienced Commercial Deputy Managing Lawyer to oversee a team delivering commercial contracts and legal support. This role involves advising on agreements and collaborating closely with a prominent media client. Ideal candidates will have strong expertise in commercial law and team management, along with a proactive client-focused approach. This position offers an exciting opportunity to join a high-performing, collaborative legal team.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in commercial and media law.
• Proven team management capabilities.
• Strong client relationship skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a team of lawyers and paralegals.
• Advise on commercial agreements and contracts.
• Manage relationships and ensure service quality.

Skills

Team management

Commercial law expertise

Client-focused mindset

Advising on commercial agreements

Job description

Commercial Deputy Managing Lawyer, Commercial Contracts – Glasgow, Glasgow

Location: Glasgow, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Description:

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced solicitor to join a forward-thinking legal services team as Managing Lawyer, working closely with a leading UK media client.

The role involves overseeing a team of lawyers and paralegals responsible for delivering a broad range of commercial contracts and legal support. The successful candidate will play a key role in managing relationships, allocating work, ensuring quality and consistency, and supporting the ongoing development of the service offering. Day-to-day work includes advising on commercial agreements, technology and outsourcing contracts, and supplier arrangements.

You will collaborate with both the client’s in-house legal team and a highly regarded technology, media, and telecoms practice, gaining deep insight into the client’s business while helping shape an innovative service model. This position suits someone with strong experience in commercial and media law, team management, and a proactive, client-focused mindset.

This is a standout opportunity for a senior lawyer to join a collaborative, high-performing team that combines the pace of private practice with the integration of an in-house legal function.

If this position is of interest, please do not hesitate to contact either Teddie or Cameron for a confidential discussion. (Assignment 17513)