Global Senior Legal Counsel — Remote with Weekly Office

Thomson LRC; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international company is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to join their team. This role primarily offers remote working with occasional visits to the office in Edinburgh. Responsibilities include providing strategic legal support, managing commercial contracts, overseeing disputes, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Candidates should be qualified solicitors with at least 4 years of PQE, strong negotiation skills, and the ability to manage cross-border legal matters. A competitive salary and benefits package is on offer.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits

Remote/Hybrid-Working arrangements

Supportive working environment

Qualifications

• 4+ years PQE in private practice and/or in-house.
• Experience managing high-value, cross-border legal projects.
• Ability to influence at all levels of the organisation.

Responsibilities

• Partner with leadership to deliver legal support across a global business.
• Draft, review, and negotiate complex commercial agreements.
• Oversee dispute resolution and manage external counsel.

Skills

Negotiate complex commercial contracts

Stakeholder management

Cross-border legal project management

GDPR and data protection knowledge

Education

Qualified Solicitor (Scotland or England & Wales)

Job description

A leading international company is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to join their team. This role primarily offers remote working with occasional visits to the office in Edinburgh. Responsibilities include providing strategic legal support, managing commercial contracts, overseeing disputes, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Candidates should be qualified solicitors with at least 4 years of PQE, strong negotiation skills, and the ability to manage cross-border legal matters. A competitive salary and benefits package is on offer.