Senior Counsel
19 hours ago
Glasgow
Senior Counsel 6-month initial contract with option to exten d£425 - £490 per da yInside IR3 5Hybrid – Glasgo w Lorien are currently seeking an experienced Senior Counsel to join a high-profile public sector organisation on an initial 6-month contract. This is a senior, business-facing role offering broad exposure across legal, governance, and strategic activit y. The role will support and deputise for the General Counsel, acting as a key point of contact for legal advice across the organisation. You will play a critical role in ensuring strong corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and effective legal risk manageme nt. Key responsibilit • ies:Provide timely, commercially focused legal advice across a wide range of areas including corporate governance, public procurement, contract drafting and management, employment law, data protection, FOI/EIR, IT and cyber security, and intellectual prope, • rty.Support the General Counsel in maintaining company-wide governance frameworks, ensuring compliance with all legal, financial, and regulatory requireme, • nts.Assist in Company Secretary duties, including supporting Board and subcommittee governance processes such as agenda preparation, papers, minutes, and action track, • ing.Contribute to audit and risk oversight, working closely with internal stakeholders to ensure robust controls and report, • ing.Support the development and implementation of organisational strategy, policies, and operating mod, • els.Assist in managing the wider legal and governance function, including collaboration with business management, audit and risk, and governance te, • ams.Advise on regulatory and contractual matters within a complex, highly regulated operating environm, • ent.Support engagement with government stakeholders and external bodies where requi red. Key requirem • ents:Qualified Solicitor in Scotland with circa 7+ years PQE, gained within a reputable law firm and/or in-house environ, • ment.Strong background in commercial contracts, corporate governance, and public procurement, • law.Experience working within a complex, highly regulated environment, ideally within the public sector or supporting public sector cli, • ents.Broad legal expertise with the ability to advise across multiple disciplines and manage competing priori, • ties.Strong communication, stakeholder management, and drafting sk, • ills.Proven ability to operate autonomously while contributing effectively as part of a wider senior, • team.Strong analytical and problem-solving capability, with a pragmatic and risk-aware appr, • oach.This is an excellent opportunity for a senior legal professional to take on a varied and impactful role within a high-profile organisation, contributing to both operational delivery and strategic direc tion.If this aligns with your experience, please get in touch to discuss fur ther.