Legal Counsel

JR United Kingdom; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A high-growth tech company in Glasgow is seeking an experienced Legal Counsel to manage legal processes in-house. This role offers the chance to work closely with the leadership team and provide legal advice across various domains including contracts and data protection. The ideal candidate is a qualified solicitor with 2–4 years of experience in a SaaS environment. A competitive salary and family-friendly policies are included, along with professional development support.

Benefits

Competitive salary & reward package

Coaching support & training

Birthday day off

Employee referral bonus

Qualifications

• 2–4 years' PQE, ideally with SaaS/tech experience.
• Confident in contract negotiation and legal drafting.
• Solid knowledge of UK GDPR.

Responsibilities

• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating contracts (SaaS, supplier, data processing).
• Advising on commercial, regulatory and risk matters (UK & international).
• Supporting procurement, IP, licensing and GDPR compliance.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Legal drafting

Knowledge of UK GDPR

Autonomy

Education

Qualified solicitor (England & Wales, Scotland, or equivalent)

Job description

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Scotland or UK-based (Hybrid) | ? Permanent | Tech/SaaS Environment

A client of ours – a high-growth, PE-backed tech business – is looking to bring legal support in-house for the first time and has asked us to support the search for a confident, commercially minded Legal Counsel.

This is a brilliant opportunity for a qualified solicitor with 2–4 years’ PQE to step into a standalone in-house role with wide exposure across the business. You’ll work closely with the CFO and leadership team, advising on everything from contracts to data protection and commercial risk.

What you’ll be doing:

• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating contracts (SaaS, supplier, data processing)
• Advising on commercial, regulatory and risk matters (UK & international)
• Supporting procurement, IP, licensing and GDPR compliance
• Owning legal templates and contract processes
• Providing training and guidance to internal stakeholders
• Managing external legal counsel when needed

What we’re looking for:

• Qualified solicitor (England & Wales, Scotland, or equivalent)
• 2–4 years' PQE, ideally with SaaS/tech experience
• Confident in contract negotiation and legal drafting
• Solid knowledge of UK GDPR
• Someone comfortable working autonomously in a fast-paced environment

What’s on offer:

• Competitive salary & reward package
• Coaching support & training
• Family-friendly policies
• Birthday day off, employee referral bonus & more

If you're a legal professional who enjoys being close to the business, and you're excited by growth and pace, I’d love to speak with you.