Commercial Lawyer

Scottish Leather Group Limited; Paisley; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

Scottish Leather Group Limited seeks a part-time Commercial Lawyer at its Paisley site, with flexibility for remote work. The role focuses on supporting contract negotiations and legal compliance across commercial operations, requiring strong qualifications and relevant experience. The Group prides itself on sustainable practices and a commitment to employee growth and diversity.

Benefits

Company sick pay

Enhanced annual leave entitlement

Health and wellbeing programme

Employee Assistance Programme

Life assurance

Cycle to work scheme

Employee coaching programme

Additional training and development opportunities

Free on-site parking

Access to a range of store discounts

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor with a current practicing certificate.
• Minimum of 5 years' post-qualification experience in commercial law.
• Strong academic background in Scots Law.

Responsibilities

• Support negotiation and execution of contracts.
• Shape a proactive legal culture to support growth.
• Contribute to strategic business initiatives.

Skills

Negotiating

Advising

Communication

Stakeholder Management

Commercial Awareness

Project Management

Education

Qualified solicitor

Postgraduate qualification in Commercial or Corporate Law

Job description

We are seeking a part-time (20 hours per week) Commercial Lawyer to join our team at our Paisley site with the option for fully remote work. As a crucial member of the Commercial function you will work closely with the Commercial, Sales, Account Management, Procurement and Technical Teams to support the negotiation and execution of contracts that drive margin expansion. Your role will involve shaping a proactive legal culture that supports growth, protects the Group’s interests, and enhances our reputation as a trusted partner in global markets.

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• Qualified solicitor with a current practicing certificate.

• Minimum of 5 years' post-qualification experience (PQE) in commercial law, ideally within a B2B environment.

• Strong academic background in Scots Law, with a preference for a postgraduate qualification in Commercial or Corporate Law.

• Demonstrated experience in drafting, negotiating, and advising on a diverse range of commercial agreements.

• Track record of contributing to strategic business initiatives with a focus on margin improvement and risk mitigation.

• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills, capable of influencing at all organizational levels.

• High level of commercial awareness, project management skills, and excellent communication abilities.

About Scottish Leather Group

At Scottish Leather Group, we produce the world's lowest carbon leather due to our passion for leading sustainable manufacturing practices, continuous innovation, and outstanding services.

Our People

At Scottish Leather Group, we make it personal. We recognise that the uniqueness of everyone who works for us, contributes to our success and resilience. We believe in equality, diversity, and inclusion and welcome individuals from all backgrounds to consider a rewarding career with us. By joining us you will be embarking on an exciting career, where we will help you achieve your professional goals and encourage you to reach your full potential.

Our Values

Scottish Leather Group desires to establish the highest industry standards for quality, innovation, value, service, and care for the environment whilst upholding our Company values: promises kept; creativity at heart and excellence as standard.

Our Portfolio

We are the largest leather manufacturer in the United Kingdom and employ over 700 employees globally! Our specialist leathers are produced for a wide range of industries, including automotive, aviation, bus & coach, rail, furniture, and custom projects. We partner with hundreds of prestigious brands in more than 60 countries. Our customers include the likes of Aston Martin, Jaguar Land Rover, Polestar, Lucid, Emirates Airlines, Boeing, and Philips.

Company Benefits

• Company sick pay

• Enhanced annual leave entitlement (increases with length of service)

• Health and wellbeing programme

• Employee Assistance Programme – including access to a private GP service and much more

• Life assurance

• Cycle to work scheme and Electric Vehicle schemes

• Employee coaching programme

• Additional training and development opportunities

• Free on-site parking

• Access to a range of store discounts