In house Employment Counsel

Meraki Talent; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Meraki Talent is seeking an experienced Employment Lawyer to join an in-house People Advisory team on a 12-month fixed-term contract in Edinburgh. The role involves delivering strategic employment law, commercial contracting and AI‑assisted improvements to legal processes within a global organisation.

You will draft and standardise global employment documentation, support contingent workforce initiatives, and collaborate with stakeholders to implement practical, business-focused legal solutions

Qualifications

• Qualified lawyer with at least 7 years of relevant experience.
• Strong contract drafting and reviewing experience on complex agreements.
• Excellent commercial judgement translating legal requirements into practical business solutions.
• Outstanding drafting, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Interest in technology and AI applications to legal/People processes.
• Analytical, proactive, solutions-focused with attention to detail.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced, global environment.

Responsibilities

• Contractual drafting for senior consultant engagement agreements.
• Support strategic initiatives relating to contingent workforce models, including engagement structures, contractual arrangements, compliance and process optimisation.
• Lead the review and standardisation of global employment documentation, including contracts, policies, templates and related materials.
• Assist with AI-enabled drafting tools and workflow solutions to improve efficiency, consistency and the delivery of legal services.
• Collaborate with colleagues across Business Operations and other teams on practical, business-focused solutions.
• Identify opportunities to streamline documentation, improve workflows and enhance existing legal and people processes.

Skills

Contract drafting

Stakeholder management

Commercial judgment

Legal drafting

Technology/AI interest

Attention to detail

Education

Qualified lawyer

Job description

Location: Edinburgh

Contract: 12 months

The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Employment Lawyer to join an established in‑house People Advisory team within a complex, global organisation.

This 12‑month fixed‑term contract offers the chance to work on a range of strategic projects spanning employment law, commercial contracting, contingent workforce initiatives and the transformation of legal documentation and processes.

The role would suit a commercially minded lawyer who enjoys working closely with stakeholders, delivering practical legal solutions and exploring innovative ways to improve legal and people‑related processes, including through the use of AI technology.

Key Responsibilities

• Contractual drafting: Review, draft and redraft senior consultant engagement agreements, ensuring appropriate contractual protections and commercially sound arrangements.
• Contingent workforce: Support strategic initiatives relating to contingent workforce models, including engagement structures, contractual arrangements, compliance and process optimisation.
• Employment documentation: Lead the review and standardisation of global employment documentation, including contracts, policies, templates and related materials.
• Legal technology and AI: Support the implementation of AI‑enabled drafting tools and workflow solutions to improve efficiency, consistency and the delivery of legal services.
• Stakeholder engagement: Work collaboratively with colleagues across Business Operations and other teams to develop and implement practical, business‑focused solutions.
• Process improvement: Identify opportunities to streamline documentation, improve workflows and enhance existing legal and people processes.

About You

The successful candidate will have:

• Qualified lawyer status and at least 7 years' relevant experience.
• Strong experience in contractual drafting and reviewing complex agreements.
• Excellent commercial judgement and the ability to translate legal and regulatory requirements into practical business solutions.
• Outstanding drafting, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• A genuine interest in technology and AI, particularly their application to legal and People processes.
• A proactive, analytical and solutions‑focused approach, with a keen eye for detail.
• The ability to manage competing priorities and work collaboratively in a fast‑paced, global environment.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced employment lawyer to broaden their in‑house experience, contribute to high‑impact strategic projects and play a role in modernising legal documentation and processes within a global business.

If you enjoy combining strong legal expertise with commercial thinking, stakeholder collaboration and innovation, this could be an ideal next step.