Senior Level In-House Opportunities – Scotland

Frasia Wright Associates; Motherwell; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Frasia Wright Associates is recruiting for several senior in-house legal positions across Scotland, including roles for a VP Corporate Lawyer and a Senior Legal Counsel. These positions offer competitive salaries and benefits, along with opportunities for personal development within dynamic legal teams. Ideal candidates will possess extensive PQE and demonstrate strong capabilities in corporate law, compliance, and negotiation.

Benefits

Hybrid working arrangements

Competitive salary

Excellent benefits package

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years PQE for VP Corporate Lawyer.
• Minimum 5 years PQE for Senior Legal Counsel.
• Demonstrable expertise in regulatory compliance and commercial contracts.

Responsibilities

• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating legal documents.
• Providing legal advice on portfolio acquisitions and governance matters.
• Supporting compliance policies across the organization.

Skills

Corporate Law

Transaction Management

Negotiation

Contract Compliance

Education

PQE (Post-qualification experience)

Law Degree

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24.06.2025

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08.08.2025

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SENIOR LEVEL IN-HOUSE FOCUS

At Frasia Wright Associates, we are currently managing a range of challenging and exciting senior level in-house opportunities and have seen a growing demand for specialists throughout Scotland. If you’re seeking a new challenge as an in-house Lawyer—at senior level—please contact us for a confidential discussion or visit our website. A small selection of our available opportunities is featured below:

VP Corporate Lawyer – Glasgow (Assignment 16442)

This leading UK-based financial institution is currently recruiting for an experienced In-house Corporate Lawyer to join its dynamic legal team in Glasgow. In this role, you will lead and provide professional legal advice and act as an effective legal business partner to the institution’s established clients.

The ideal candidate will have at least 10 years’ PQE with expertise in all areas of corporate law, corporate advisory, and regulation. You will oversee transactional processes, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements while maintaining accurate financial records.

Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and managing legal documents, including loan agreements, security documents, and other transactional documentation.
• Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders, such as legal counsel, credit risk management, and other departments.
• Ensuring all Transaction Services and Documentation activities comply with relevant laws and regulations.

This is a full-time role offering excellent benefits and a competitive salary with a reputable institution. If you are seeking to advance your in-house legal career, this is a fantastic opportunity.

Senior Legal Counsel – Ayrshire (Assignment 16558)

This global business is currently recruiting for a Senior Legal Counsel to join its in-house legal team in Ayrshire. The primary focus of this role is to provide advice on portfolio acquisitions and investments, while also supporting the Head of Legal on commercial, transactional, and governance matters as required.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years’ PQE, with strong experience in transactional corporate work. This is an excellent opportunity to step into a senior role within a close-knit, commercially focused team. Key responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Drafting and negotiating NDAs, data processing agreements, sale and purchase agreements, and ancillary documents related to portfolio acquisitions.
• Advising the business on contract compliance and termination of existing contracts.
• Providing general support, advice, and guidance on ad-hoc legal, governance, and regulatory matters.

This is a full-time position offering hybrid working arrangements to support a healthy work-life balance within a collaborative environment. The salary is highly competitive and includes an excellent benefits package.

Group Legal Counsel – Glasgow (Assignment 16350)

Our client, a well-established national business headquartered in Glasgow, is currently recruiting for a Senior Legal Counsel. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 4 years’ post-qualification experience (PQE) and demonstrable expertise in regulatory compliance and commercial contracts.

The successful candidate will be responsible for advising and providing guidance on a range of matters, including but not limited to mergers and acquisitions, disputes, commercial property, data protection, and intellectual property. Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting the General Counsel in the development, implementation, and maintenance of effective compliance policies, procedures, and guidance across the Group, with a specific focus on anti-bribery and corruption, sanctions, modern slavery, and other compliance areas as required.
• Collaborating with project teams across the organisation to provide legal support for strategic initiatives, including joint ventures and redevelopment projects, ensuring successful project outcomes.
• Assisting in the design and delivery of legal and compliance training for the company’s boards and management teams.

This is a full-time position offering a hybrid working arrangement to promote work-life balance.

Lawyer/Company Secretary – East Kilbride (Assignment 16458)

We are excited to be working on a new in-house role with our client, a successful organisation in the financial sector. The company is currently seeking a General Counsel/Company Secretary to join its office in South Lanarkshire.

This role primarily will be a mix of general legal work and Company Secretarial duties, depending on the individual’s expertise. The team is eager to speak with senior-level candidates with over 10 years of PQE, ideally with experience in corporate/commercial work, board management, and shareholder relations. Strong leadership skills and a self-starting attitude are essential.

This is a unique opportunity to join an innovative company that values human decision-making alongside a modern IT platform, setting it apart from most banks. The role will be fully office-based, with a requirement for five days of office presence each week.

The company is open to tailoring the job title to align with the successful candidate’s strengths and experience.