In-House Opportunities – Scotland

TN United Kingdom; South Kesteven; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking experienced in-house lawyers for various exciting roles across Scotland. This opportunity includes leading legal support for Net Zero initiatives, managing commercial contracts, and providing legal counsel on regulatory matters. With flexible working arrangements and a focus on collaboration, this role is perfect for legal professionals looking to make a significant impact in their field. Join a dynamic team that values innovation and offers competitive salaries and benefits.

Qualifications

• 4+ years PQE required for lead legal support roles.
• 3+ years PQE for handling commercial contracts independently.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice on commercial contracts and regulatory matters.
• Handle board resolutions and compliance matters.

Skills

Commercial Contracts

Regulatory Compliance

Stakeholder Management

Risk Management

Corporate Governance

Negotiation Skills

Education

Qualified Lawyer (PQE)

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Posted:

26.04.2025

Expiry Date:

10.06.2025

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Job Description:

FWA In-house Focus

FWA continues to be instructed on a range of interesting in-house legal positions, from large international businesses to public sector roles. In the last few months in particular, we have seen an increase in demand for lawyers who are interested in making this move. So, if you are looking for a new challenge as an in-house lawyer, at any level – please contact us for a confidential discussion or visit our website. A small selection of what we have to offer is featured below:

Infrastructure Finance and Programmes/Net Zero – Edinburgh (Assignment 17004)

• Lead legal support for Net Zero Buildings team, focusing on heat networks, public sector decarbonization, and innovative funding models.
• Requires 4+ years’ PQE. Provide legal and commercial guidance on heat network projects, collaborating with public/private sectors to align with Scotland’s Net Zero goals.
• Engage in policy development, stakeholder management, and project support, from feasibility to business case development and procurement.

Commercial Contracts – Edinburgh (Assignment 17027)

• Handle a varied caseload of commercial contracts, including service agreements, licensing, risk management, and compliance.
• Requires 3+ years’ PQE with strong experience in commercial contracts and the ability to work independently.
• Fixed-term (3 months), primarily office-based with some flexibility.

Interim Legal Counsel – Edinburgh (Assignment 16975)

• Provide legal advice on commercial contracts, regulatory matters, and corporate governance.
• Work closely with the CFO, handling board resolutions and compliance matters.
• Requires 2+ years’ PQE. Part-time (3-4 days per week), hybrid model with 50% remote work.

Part-time Legal Counsel – Glasgow (Assignment 16498)

• Review client contracts, support major negotiations, and provide risk management advice.
• Requires 5+ years’ PQE with strong knowledge of commercial contracts and regulatory obligations.
• Part-time (2-3 days in-office), flexible working arrangements available.

Contracts (Technology) – Glasgow (Assignment 16980)

• Draft, review, and negotiate technology-related contracts, including software licensing and digital transformation projects.
• Requires 5+ years’ PQE in IT or commercial contracts, with expertise in IP, data protection, and information security.
• Full-time or part-time (4 days per week), working closely with procurement and legal teams.

Commercial Contracts – Glasgow (Assignment 13866)

• Handle commercial contracts, outsourcing, and supplier agreements within an in-house retail function.
• Requires 3-5+ years’ PQE in commercial contracts, tech, and intellectual property (especially media-related).
• Flexible location: Glasgow-based, hybrid, or fully remote, with part-time (4-day week) options available.

Business Banking – Glasgow (Assignment 17046)

• Provide legal support on Business Banking products, ensuring compliance with laws and regulations.
• Set strategy, manage resources, and advise senior management on legal and regulatory risks.
• Requires 5+ years’ PQE in financial services, with expertise in risk management and EU regulations. Competitive salary and benefits offered.