In-House Legal Counsel

Thomson LRC; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services organisation seeks an In-House Legal Counsel for their Commercial Contract team, based in Edinburgh or Glasgow with hybrid options. The role entails drafting and negotiating contracts, developing legal materials, and supporting diverse business areas. Candidates must be qualified solicitors with significant contract experience, ready to thrive in a collaborative environment with diverse employee benefits.

Benefits

Flexible selection of employee benefits

Regular social activities

Three days paid volunteering leave

A day’s leave for birthday

Qualifications

• Material experience in commercial contract drafting and negotiation.
• In-house experience in FCA regulated environment or financial services is ideal.

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate contracts across various business areas.
• Review and advise on a wide variety of commercial contracts.
• Support client-based projects with legal advice.

Skills

Contract Drafting

Negotiation

Project Delivery

Education

Qualified Solicitor in Scotland or England

Job description

• Innovative Financial Services Organisation.
• Dynamic Team Environment.
• Challenging and Rewarding Commercial Contracts Role.

Leading financial services organisation is looking to add an In-House Legal Counsel to their Commercial Contract team- this role can be based in Edinburgh or Glasgow and Hybrid-Working is also available.

Role Profile:

• The role will involve drafting and negotiating contracts for various business areas within the company.
• Develop knowledge and understanding of key area’s propositions, core business and associated risks and work with that area to shape solutions that meet requirements. O
• Draft, review, negotiate and advise on a wide variety of commercial contracts for the full range of professional services, consulting, online and data services, including tender responses, master services agreements, client contracts, licences, data protection agreements, non-reliance letters, NDAs and supplier agreements.
• Draft best practice notes on topical issues, develop and maintain processes, policies, guidance and templates and assist in training.
• Support proposition and client-based projects with legal advice.
• Support and help drive Legal team initiatives.
• Positively contribute to the legal team, creating a professional, effective, high quality and approachable resource for the business.

Candidate Requirements:

• A qualified Solicitor in Scotland or England with material experience in commercial contract drafting and negotiation.
• Relevant practice based and/or in-house experience, ideally in an FCA regulated environment or financial services, pensions or professional services firm.
• Proven ability to deliver on projects and initiatives and provide workable solutions.

On Offer:

• Competitive Salary.
• A flexible selection of employee benefits, so you can choose a package that best matches your lifestyle and needs.
• A collaborative and supportive work environment where your thinking and ideas are encouraged.
• Regular social activities, in addition to three days paid volunteering leave each year and a day’s leave to celebrate your birthday.

To Apply:

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