Corporate Lawyer

Thomson LRC; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent law firm in Edinburgh is looking for an experienced Legal Director to lead their Corporate Practice. The successful candidate will manage corporate transactions for various clients, offering advisory services on M&A, joint ventures, and governance. This role demands strong leadership, analytical skills, and a commercial mindset. A competitive salary and benefits package is offered, alongside opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Highly competitive salary

Benefits package

Opportunity for career progression

Qualifications

• Senior Associate, Director or Partner level lawyer with strong background in corporate law.
• Proven experience in high-value, complex corporate transactions.
• Strong analytical skills with excellent drafting and negotiation ability.

Responsibilities

• Lead all stages of corporate transactions, including due diligence and drafting.
• Provide high-quality advisory work on M&A and restructures.
• Supervise and mentor Associates and Solicitors.

Skills

Corporate law expertise

Analytical skills

Client management

Commercial awareness

Negotiation skills

Leadership

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Job description

One of Scotland's most successful law firms are looking to hire a Legal Director to head up their Corporate Practice in Edinburgh. As a Senior Corporate Lawyer, you will lead and manage corporate transactions for commercial clients—ranging from SMEs to FTSE-listed firms—including M&A, restructurings, joint ventures, and corporate governance.

Role Profile:

• Lead all stages of corporate transactions, including due diligence, drafting and negotiating complex documentation, and managing closing processes working closely with the other offices of the firm.
• Provide high-quality advisory work on M&A, restructures, joint ventures, equity fundraising, and strategic corporate planning.
• Draft and negotiate a range of commercial contracts and ancillary agreements.
• Supervise and mentor Associates and Solicitors, offering guidance and development.
• Collaborate with colleagues across departments (e.g., tax, real estate, dispute resolution) to assemble integrated solutions.
• Drive business development by building client relationships, contributing to pitch materials, and enhancing the firm’s presence in the market.

Candidate Requirements:

• Senior Associate, Director or Partner level lawyer with strong background in corporate law.
• Proven experience in high-value, complex corporate transactions.
• Strong analytical skills with excellent drafting and negotiation ability.
• Business-savvy with a clear commercial mindset.
• Exceptional client management and communication—both written and oral.
• Leadership ability to supervise, delegate, and guide junior staff.
• Highly organised, with adept time-management to manage multiple matters.
• Flexibility and adaptability across diverse transactions and industries.
• Attention to detail and commitment to delivering precise legal solutions.

On Offer:

• A highly competitive salary and benefits package.
• Engagement with diverse, high-impact corporate transactions for both local and national clients, including large corporates and financial institutions.
• A partner-led, collaborative working culture that encourages autonomy and career progression.

To Apply:

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