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Part-Time Legal Counsel – Edinburgh

TN United Kingdom

South Kesteven

Hybrid

GBP 40,000 - 80,000

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Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a part-time Legal Counsel to join their in-house legal team in Edinburgh. This exciting opportunity allows you to focus on commercial contracts and data protection while working within a collaborative and forward-thinking environment. The role offers flexible working arrangements and the chance to engage with various stakeholders, making it ideal for a commercially-minded lawyer eager to make a meaningful impact. If you have a passion for building relationships and navigating diverse legal matters, this position could be your perfect fit.

Benefits

Flexible Working Arrangements
Hybrid Working Options
Excellent Benefits Package

Qualifications

  • 3+ years’ PQE in commercial contracts and data protection.
  • Ability to engage with various stakeholders and legal matters.

Responsibilities

  • Join the in-house legal team on a part-time basis focusing on commercial contracts.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders and adapt to diverse legal challenges.

Skills

Commercial Contracts
Data Protection
Stakeholder Engagement
Adaptability

Education

Law Degree
Qualified Lawyer

Job description

Part-Time Legal Counsel – Edinburgh, Scotland

We are excited to collaborate exclusively on this newly created opportunity with a prestigious global professional membership organisation and business network based in Edinburgh.

Our client is seeking a Legal Counsel with 3+ years’ PQE to join their in-house legal team on a part-time basis (3 days per week). This role primarily focuses on commercial contracts and data protection, offering a broad commercial scope.

This position provides a unique chance to develop and shape the role within a collaborative, forward-thinking legal team. You will work closely with various stakeholders across the organisation, so confidence, inquisitiveness, and adaptability are key traits for success.

The ideal candidate enjoys building relationships across different teams and engaging with diverse legal matters, gaining valuable insights into the organisation’s ongoing success. Candidates with extensive commercial contract experience and a keen interest in expanding into new legal areas are encouraged to apply.

The role comes with an excellent benefits package, flexible working arrangements, hybrid working options, and a salary aligned with experience.

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially-minded lawyer seeking to make a meaningful impact in a respected, values-driven organisation while enjoying flexible and varied work.

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