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Pensions Lawyer (6+ years) A highly regarded Scottish pensions team is looking to appoint a senior associate to support its continued growth in Edinburgh or Glasgow. This is an opportunity to join a nationally recognised practice with a strong market profile and a broad, high-quality client base. The team advises across the full spectrum of pensions law, including complex advisory work, transactional support, regulatory matters and disputes. Its work spans trustees, sponsors, insurers, public bodies and financial institutions, offering you exposure to both traditional pensions issues and evolving areas such as investment strategy and infrastructure-related matters. The role is genuinely varied. Alongside technical pensions advice, you will be involved in client-facing activity, internal collaboration across offices, and wider market engagement. The team is structured to allow lawyers to build depth in particular areas while maintaining a broad practice, supporting both professional development and long-term career progression. The Ideal Candidate \n • Qualified solicitor with 6+ years’ PQE in pensions law, • Experience gained within a large regional or City-style practice, • Technically confident, with strong commercial judgement, • Enjoys collaborative working and building trusted internal relationships, • High-quality, complex pensions work within a leading team, • Clear investment in training, development and progression, • Early responsibility and scope to build lasting client relationships

Job Opportunity: Senior Associate Solicitor – Professional Indemnity (8+ PQE) Location: Glasgow (minimum 2 days in office, flexible working available) Overview A fantastic opportunity to join a specialist legal practice with a growing presence in Scotland. The firm’s Professional Indemnity team is recognised UK‑wide for its expertise and acts for a strong portfolio of major insurers on complex, high‑value matters involving solicitors, accountants, IFAs, surveyors, architects, engineers and construction professionals. This role suits a senior lawyer who enjoys working through technical issues, unpicking complex liability and coverage questions, and collaborating closely with both insurers and professional clients. You’ll join a supportive, well‑resourced team, gain exposure to heavyweight work and play a key part in the team’s continued growth. Experience • 8+ years’ PQE (applications from 5+ PQE with strong litigation experience welcomed), • Experience in litigation, solicitor advocacy, commercial disputes, insurance, or professional indemnity, • Confident advising on strategy, coverage, and managing complex claims from start to finish Skills • Excellent analytical and drafting ability with strong attention to detail, • Skilled at building relationships with senior professionals, clients, and insurers, • Comfortable supervising junior colleagues while managing your own caseload, • Commercially aware with an interest in contributing to business development On Offer • Flexible working options – full‑time or four‑day week, • A challenging, high‑value caseload with excellent quality of work, • A genuinely supportive team culture with opportunities to help shape the team’s future How to Apply: • Online: Apply with your updated CV via the provided link., • Contact: For immediate consideration, contact Becky Newton at G2 Legal. We look forward to hearing from you.

Job Opportunity: Employment Lawyer - 2+ PQE Location: Glasgow Overview: A growing Employment team is looking for a solicitor with 2+ years' PQE to take on a mix of advisory, contentious and tribunal work across a varied client base. This is a great opportunity to develop advocacy skills, work on complex matters and progress your career within a collaborative, specialist-led team. Role Requirements: • Leading on day‑to‑day employment advisory work, • Representing clients in tribunals and other forums, • Handling a broad mix of contentious and non‑contentious matters, • Working closely with colleagues across departments, • Supporting business development and contributing to team initiatives Experience: • 2+ years' PQE with experience in contentious employment work, • Advocacy experience helpful (or a clear interest in developing it), • Confident providing practical, commercial advice, • Able to manage deadlines and competing client demands Skills: • Personable communicator with a client‑focused approach, • Collaborative team player, • Organised, adaptable and proactive, • Comfortable balancing varied workloads On Offer: • Competitive salary and benefits package, • Excellent work/life balance through blended working, • Clear progression opportunities and access to high‑quality work How to Apply: • Online: Apply with your updated CV via the provided link, • Contact: For immediate consideration, contact Becky Newton at G2 Legal We look forward to hearing from you. #INDMALN

If you’re a non-contentious Construction Associate in Scotland who wants to work on major, high-value projects without relocating to London, this is a genuinely standout opportunity. I’m working with a leading international law firm with strong City connections that is looking to grow its Construction team in Glasgow. This is a Scotland-based role, but the calibre of work is firmly international and City-facing. The UK non-contentious construction team operates as one integrated unit, and from Glasgow you will be fully embedded in that national and global practice. The client list is impressive and varied, including developers, SPVs, funders, contractors, owners and specialist suppliers. You will advise on projects not just across Scotland, but throughout the UK and internationally, all while being firmly rooted in the Scottish market. This opportunity is aimed at a 2–5 PQE Associate who is enthusiastic, commercially aware and keen to develop within a high-performing environment. The work will see you advising on a broad range of non-contentious construction matters across the real estate development and investment, energy, transport and wider infrastructure sectors. You’ll be involved in drafting and negotiating building contracts, consultant appointments, collateral warranties and associated project documentation, as well as advising on risk allocation and project structuring. What makes this particularly attractive is the blend of responsibility and support. You will have the opportunity to run matters, build direct client relationships and be visible in front of key stakeholders, while also benefiting from the backing of a substantial cross-office and international team. It’s a platform that allows you to grow in confidence and profile, without ever feeling isolated. The Glasgow team is known for being collaborative, hard-working and genuinely supportive. There is a strong emphasis on developing associates, with structured and award-winning career progression support designed to help you achieve your long-term goals. This is a firm that invests in its people and provides a clear pathway for advancement within Scotland, while still giving you exposure to international and City-level work. For a Scottish construction lawyer who wants high-quality projects, global connectivity and a strong local base, this represents an excellent next step. For a confidential discussion, please get in touch with Neil at QED Legal.

• International Firm with a leading Commercial and Technology team is looking for an Associate with between 1 and 4 Years' PQE to join them. You can be based in either the Edinburgh or Glasgow office, with hybrid working available (3 days in office)., • This is a truly unique opportunity: this team is an entirely self-sustaining practice - there is no 'north-shoring' of work from London or other English offices - all the matters you work on will be generated and led by the Partners in Scotland. Secondly, this team does no corporate support at all, meaning you get to focus exclusively on carving out a transactional and advisory tech and commercial practice (and with none of your time written-off!), • Work is an even split of transactional/advisory commercial and tech mandates, together with some soft IP and data work. All clients are blue-chip/international clients based in the UK or with operations in the UK/Scotland., • Those with a particular interest in a specific type of work will have the full support of the Partners to carve out a niche in that area. The team are active across a wide range of sectors - from energy through to financial services, life sciences and retail - meaning you'll get exposure to a broad range of mandates imperative for development., • The team is well stocked at all levels and also evenly distributed across Glasgow and Edinburgh. This firm also has an active internal mobility programme, allowing its lawyers to spend time in other international offices, either on secondment or to transfer permanently. Lawyers who started in this team in Scotland are now living in Australia and the Middle East., • This team rarely hires externally in Scotland - it has an incredibly high retention rate and many of the leading commercial and tech lawyers in Scotland have spent their entire career in this team on account of the quality of work, supportive nature of the Partners and market-leading remuneration.

\n\t • Defender Insurance Lawyer- Glasgow\n\t, • NQ- 2 PQE and Associate/ Senior Associate Level.\n\t, • The Defender Insurance team provides a full, expert service in defending public (PL) and employers' liability (EL) claims, across the private sector and the public sector. \n\t, • The team is second-to-none in providing litigation defence services in these and other specialist Casualty areas and operate on a national basis with dedicated commercial insurance, motor, disease, regulatory and public sector teams and as part of a wider specialism we have a dedicated Casualty Fraud team.\n\t, • Predominantly PI including EL, PL and Disease and Motor. Work as part of a team providing a comprehensive range of legal advice and representation to the team’s clients.\n\t, • Assist the Team Manager and other Partners with their cases, client development, client training, networking and potentially public speaking where required. Complete MI procedures as and when required.\n\t, • Ideally you will have previous experience and a genuine and demonstrable interest in the above area of work. As the role is varied, we are looking for you to have a flexible approach to the work you do and be able to adapt to different tasks. Ideally you will have the following experience:\n\t, • Previous experience at managing the defence of EL/PL casualty claims is essential.\n\t, • Previous experience at managing the defence of motor/fraud/disease claims is desirable.\n\t, • Excellent knowledge of Court of Session and Sheriff Court procedure preferable.\n\t

Opportunity to join a global financial services company as an Assistant Vice President (AVP) - Technology & Commercial Lawyer- this role can be based in Glasgow, Birmingham or Manchester with hybrid-working on offer. \n\n Role Profile: \n\n\n\t • To ensure that the commercial, innovation, technology, real estate, sponsorship, data licensing and service activities (CIT Areas) are conducted in compliance with applicable laws and regulations, and to help the bank manage legal and reputational risks associated with these activities.\n\t, • Development and implementation of best practice legal strategies for risk management and compliance.\n\t, • Legal advice and support to the business on CIT Areas, including regulatory advice and advocacy, innovation and technology strategy, and contract drafting, review and negotiation.\n\t, • Representation of the bank in legal proceedings related to CIT Areas, such as litigation, arbitration, and regulatory investigations.\n\t, • Creation and review of legal documents including agreements and licenses for commercial services, technology, software, data, real estate, and sponsorship and other legal documents to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.\n\t, • Legal research and analysis to stay up to date on changes in laws and regulations that may impact the bank across the CIT Areas.\n\t, • Developing and delivering training programmes to educate employees on legal and regulatory requirements related to the CIT Areas.\n\t, • Pro-active identification, communication, and provision of legal advice on applicable laws, rules and regulations (LRRs). Keeping up to date with regards to changes to LRRs in the relevant coverage area. Ensuring that LRRs are effectively allocated to, and adequately reflected within, the relevant policies, standards and controls.\n\t, • Solutions-focused senior qualified lawyer with relevant post- qualification experience advising on a range of commercial and technology agreements, supplier, client and partner facing – including, software licenses, hardware and software maintenance, SaaS and cloud services, sponsorship, professional services, data and index licensing and PoCs.\n\t

Employment roles are constantly appearing at present. So why is THIS one, different? Ready to take a genuine step towards Partnership? A leading UK-wide law firm is looking to appoint a Senior Associate or Legal Director to join its highly regarded Employment team in Scotland. This is a rare opportunity to work directly alongside one of the firm’s standout Employment Partners – widely respected not only for technical excellence, but for their integrity, mentorship and commitment to developing the next generation of leaders. You won’t just be joining a strong national practice – you’ll be working shoulder-to-shoulder with a Partner who invests time, shares credit, and actively supports progression. If you’re looking for a role where partnership is more than a distant possibility, this offers a clear and supported route. The team advises on the full spectrum of employment law across the UK, acting for both claimants and respondents. The work is varied and high quality: complex tribunal litigation, discrimination and whistleblowing claims, collective issues, TUPE, restructuring projects, restrictive covenants and strategic advisory work for senior executives and employers. You’ll take the lead on significant matters, build trusted client relationships and play a key role in supervising and developing junior colleagues. There is real scope to grow your own practice, with meaningful backing for business development and profile-raising. You’ll be encouraged to shape your specialism, contribute strategically to the team’s direction and develop your leadership credentials in a supportive, collegiate environment. The firm is seeking an experienced employment lawyer with strong technical skills across contentious and non-contentious matters, confident advocacy and negotiation ability, and the ambition to progress into Partnership. Commercial awareness and a collaborative mindset are essential. In return, you’ll join a UK platform that genuinely values its Employment practice, offering a competitive package, flexible working and – crucially – hands-on mentorship from one of the most respected Partners in Scotland. If you’d like to explore this confidentially, please get in touch with Neil Campbell at QED Legal.

\n\t • Insolvency Litigation Lawyer\n\t, • Location: Glasgow/ Edinburgh \n\t, • Practice Area: Insolvency & Dispute Resolution Position \n\t, • Highly successful and innovative Scottish law firm are seeking to hire an Insolvency Litigation Lawyer to join their growing Glasgow office. \n\t, • The successful candidate will work on a wide range of contentious insolvency matters, advising insolvency practitioners, companies, directors, creditors, and other stakeholders in complex and high-value disputes.\n\t, • Advising on contentious insolvency matters, including liquidations, administrations, and bankruptcies.\n\t, • Acting in litigation relating to wrongful trading, misfeasance, breach of fiduciary duty, and director disqualification.\n\t, • Pursuing and defending claims for preferences, gratuitous alienations, transactions at undervalue, and challenges to antecedent transactions.\n\t, • Acting for insolvency practitioners in asset recovery and enforcement actions.\n\t, • Qualified solicitor in Scotland (or dual-qualified with relevant Scottish litigation experience).\n\t, • Circa 2-6 years PQE. Strong background in litigation or dispute resolution- experience of insolvency litigation would be an advantage but not essential.\n\t, • Excellent analytical, drafting, and negotiation skills.\n\t, • On offer is a the chance to work on high-quality and varied insolvency litigation work in a supportive and collaborative team environment.\n\t, • A competitive salary and benefits package including bonus and pension. \n\t, • Clear progression and career development opportunities.\n\t

Financial Services Lawyer | Glasgow/Edinburgh | Part-time (3 days per week | £75,000 salary (FTE) plus benefits \n\n A major organisation is looking to hire a Retail Banking / Financial Services Lawyer to join their highly successful team on a Part-Time Basis (3 days a week). The role can be based in Glasgow or Edinburgh with hybrid-working options available. \n\n The Role: \n\n You will work as part of an innovative in-house legal team specialising in consumer bank lending and saving products. You’ll identify and manage legal risk in delivering targeted, commercially focused legal advice on all matters including: \n\n\n\t • Product terms and conditions and associated documentation.\n\t, • Customer journeys and communications.\n\t, • Responding to operational, complaint and process queries as they arise.\n\t, • Qualified solicitor with valid practising certificate in a UK jurisdiction (practising certificates in relevant overseas jurisdictions may be considered).\n\t, • Retail banking legal experience either in-house or in private practice.\n\t, • Track record of delivering pragmatic, risk-based legal advice.\n\t, • Experience of strong relationship management (both internal and external stakeholders).\n\t, • Experience in consumer credit and CONC would be advantageous and desirable, including for example an understanding of the FCA’s Consumer Duty.\n\t

Leading international financial institution is looking to hire a Vice President (VP) Loans Lawyer to join their dynamic national team. This role can be based in Glasgow, Manchester or Birmingham. \n\n Role Profile: \n\n\n\t • Working as a VP Corporate Banking Lawyer, you will work as part of a UK-wide Loans and Portfolio Management Legal team, supporting the lending businesses across Investment Bank, International Corporate Banking and UK Corporate Bank from an origination, execution, distribution and asset management perspective.\n\t, • Qualified UK Solicitor (Scotland and/or England & Wales), with a track record of leading on loan financing transactions in the investment and corporate banking space.\n\t, • Good knowledge of LMA documentation and loan market positions.\n\t, • Understanding of the regulatory and compliance landscape.\n\t, • Manage business stakeholders of different levels of experience.\n\t, • Knowledge of various markets from a financing perspective would be beneficial and may include: property, telecoms, utilities, project, infrastructure as well as general corporate.\n\t

Opportunity to join a global financial services company as a Vice President (VP) - Commercial & Technology Lawyer- this role can be based in Glasgow, Birmingham or Manchester with hybrid-working on offer. \n\n Role Profile: \n\n\n\t • You will work as part of the Global Commercial, Innovation and Technology (CIT) Legal team providing a range of legal services at the cutting edge of law, innovation and regulation.\n\t, • You will ensure that the commercial, innovation, technology, real estate, sponsorship, data licensing and service activities (CIT Areas) are conducted in compliance with applicable laws and regulations, and to help the bank manage legal and reputational\n\t, • risks associated with these activities.\n\t, • Development and implementation of best practice legal strategies for risk management and compliance.\n\t, • Legal advice and support to the business on CIT Areas, including regulatory advice and advocacy, innovation and technology strategy, and contract drafting, review and negotiation.\n\t, • Representation of the bank in legal proceedings related to CIT Areas, such as litigation, arbitration, and regulatory investigations.\n\t, • Creation and review of legal documents including agreements and licenses for commercial services, technology, software, data, real estate, and sponsorship and other legal documents to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.\n\t, • Legal research and analysis to stay up to date on changes in laws and regulations that may impact the bank across the CIT Areas.\n\t, • Developing and delivering training programmes to educate employees on legal and regulatory requirements related to the CIT Areas.\n\t, • Pro-active identification, communication, and provision of legal advice on applicable laws, rules and regulations (LRRs). Keeping up to date with\n\t, • regards to changes to LRRs in the relevant coverage area. Ensuring that LRRs are effectively allocated to, and adequately reflected within, the relevant\n\t, • policies, standards and controls.\n\t, • Manage and mitigate risks through assessment, in support of the control and governance agenda.\n\t, • Demonstrate leadership and accountability for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work your team does.\n\t, • Demonstrate comprehensive understanding of the organisation functions to contribute to achieving the goals of the business.\n\t, • Collaborate with other areas of work, for business aligned support areas to keep up to speed with business activity and the business strategies.\n\t, • Create solutions based on sophisticated analytical thought comparing and selecting complex alternatives. In-depth analysis with interpretative thinking will be required to define problems and develop innovative solutions.\n\t, • Adopt and include the outcomes of extensive research in problem solving processes.\n\t, • Solutions-focused senior qualified lawyer with relevant post- qualification experience advising on a range of commercial and technology agreements, supplier, client and partner facing – including, software licenses, hardware and software maintenance, SaaS and cloud services, sponsorship, professional services, data and index licensing and PoCs.\n\t, • Experience advising on and managing legal risk arising in compliance with organisational policies and standards, including advising on ways to embed better risk management across the organisation.\n\t

Senior Solicitor / Associate – Private Client (Team Lead) Glasgow (Hybrid working available) 3–4 years’ PQE Competitive, DOE + benefits Are you a Private Client solicitor ready to step into a leadership role and make a real impact? A leading and ambitious Scottish law firm is looking to appoint a Private Client solicitor at Senior Solicitor or Associate level to support the continued growth of their team. This is an excellent opportunity for a confident and capable lawyer with 3–4 years’ PQE who has experience supervising others or is ready to take on that responsibility. You’ll manage your own varied caseload while also playing a key role in mentoring junior colleagues and supporting the strategic development of the team. The role will involve a broad range of private client matters, including: • Drafting Wills and Powers of Attorney, • Advising on estate planning and inheritance tax matters, • Executries and estate administration, • Trusts and asset protection, • Guardianships and Adults with Incapacity work What’s on Offer: • A clear and supported route to further progression, • Opportunity to shape and influence team processes, • Strong support structure and approachable leadership, • Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, • Flexible/hybrid working model About You • A qualified solicitor with 3–4 years’ PQE in private client work, • Some experience supervising, mentoring or supporting junior staff – or a strong desire to move into this, • Excellent client care skills and the ability to handle sensitive matters with empathy, • Commercial awareness and a proactive, collaborative mindset To apply for this role, please send your CV or contact Emma Pringle at Iconic Resourcing for a confidential chat and further details. At Iconic Resourcing, we understand that not all candidates will meet every single desired qualification or skill for the job positions posted on behalf of our clients. However, if you believe that you can add value to the role despite your experience looking a little different from what we've identified, we would be thrilled to learn more about you. Iconic Resourcing is committed to partnering with clients who share our values of inclusivity and diversity. We work with many businesses that recognise the importance of creating a welcoming and respectful workplace for all employees. As an equal opportunities employer, we treat all applications fairly and equally. We act as both an employment business and an employment agency and are happy to accommodate any reasonable adjustments required. To view all of our Iconic Jobs across Scotland, please visit our website.

A growing and ambitious L500 firm is seeking a Planning and Infrastructure Associate to join a high-performing team on a clear growth trajectory. This is a rare opportunity to develop a career within a nationally respected practice that advises on some of the most impactful projects in Scotland and across the UK. You will work on complex, meaningful matters spanning renewables, energy, major infrastructure and transport, supported by a rapidly expanding Real Estate platform. About the Team • The team is led by a highly respected Partner with a strong national reputation in planning, infrastructure and energy projects., • You will gain exposure to a broad range of matters, including renewable energy, transportation, major infrastructure, regeneration and public sector developments., • The team collaborates closely with the wider Real Estate practice, which is expanding quickly and is consistently instructed on some of the most significant projects in the country., • The environment is collaborative and supportive, with a focus on career development, high-quality work and mentoring within a high-performing team. About the Role • Advise on planning and infrastructure projects, including renewables, energy transition, major infrastructure and transport schemes., • Support on planning applications, appeals, development consent processes and related advisory work., • Work alongside the Partner and senior colleagues on complex, high-profile matters from an early stage., • Collaborate with colleagues across real estate, environment and construction on multi-disciplinary projects., • Build strong client relationships and develop a well-rounded understanding of planning and infrastructure law. Candidate Profile • NQ–3 years’ PQE with experience or strong interest in planning, infrastructure or real estate law., • Strong academic credentials and genuine enthusiasm for planning, infrastructure and development projects., • Collaborative, team-oriented approach with the ability to work effectively in a supportive environment., • Clear communication skills and a practical, solutions-focused mindset., • Ambition to grow professionally within a team that is investing in future talent. Why This Role Is Exciting • High-Impact Work – Advise on renewables, energy and infrastructure projects that are shaping Scotland’s built environment., • Growth and Opportunity – Join a team and wider Real Estate platform that is rapidly expanding and working on market-leading projects., • Partner-Led Development – Benefit from structured support, mentoring and guidance from a nationally respected planning and infrastructure team., • Broad Exposure – Work across multiple sectors, building a transferable skillset in planning, infrastructure and consenting law. What’s On Offer • Early responsibility on nationally significant and high-profile projects., • Structured career development and clear progression pathways., • Attractive international firm salary., • Lucrative bonus., • Comprehensive and flexible benefits package. Apply now for immediate consideration, or contact Jules Grieve on 0131 460 7747 or on for a confidential discussion about the opportunity.

Corporate Partner – Glasgow - Up to £180,000 salary + Excellent Benefits This highly regarded national practice, consistently recognised in the Legal 500, is seeking a Corporate Partner to support the continued growth of its Glasgow office and wider Scottish presence. The role will be based in the firm’s Glasgow office, working closely with an established group of partners and a well-regarded corporate team. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting and accelerating the firm’s growth in Scotland, leveraging national capability while deepening relationships across the local market. The position will involve a broad range of corporate work, including M&A, corporate finance, private equity, joint ventures, fundraising, shareholder agreements and general corporate advisory matters. Instructions will be generated through a combination of local client relationships and referrals from the firm’s national client base. This role will suit an ambitious corporate lawyer who enjoys working collaboratively within an established team, while contributing to business development and the expansion of the firm’s Scottish platform. The firm offers genuine influence at partnership level, strong cross-office support and a collegiate culture with a clear focus on work-life balance. You will work closely with senior stakeholders across the business, supporting key client relationships, contributing to firm-wide business development initiatives and helping to drive the continued growth of the Glasgow corporate team as part of the firm’s wider national strategy. The Candidate • Established Corporate Solicitor with broad corporate experience, • Commercially focused, with a strong interest in business development, • Strong training and background within a reputable practice, • Motivated to contribute to the growth of an established team within a national firm The Benefits • Salary up to £180,000, • Market-leading bonus structure (25%+), • Hybrid and flexible working, • Generous annual leave plus bank holidays, • Private medical and dental insurance, • Life assurance and death in service cover Apply in the strictest confidence online or via telephone. No CV is required for an initial discussion. Contact: Declan Young (Corporate & Commercial Specialist) Direct Dial: 0113 511 7115 | Mobile: 07931 998 526 Email:

Our client, a highly regarded boutique litigation firm, is looking to recruit a talented & driven dispute resolution solicitor to join their busy team. You will manage a varied and stimulating caseload, including: • Unpaid debts and recovery actions, • Contractual disputes and general property-related litigation, • Intellectual property disputes, • Director, shareholder and partnership disputes, • Landlord and tenant disputes, • Insolvency-related claims, • Financial and property issues arising from the breakdown of personal relationships, including marriage and cohabitation This role offers the chance to work directly with clients, develop advocacy skills, and contribute to strategic decision‑making in complex disputes. Applicants will be around 2 years post qualified and must have litigation/contentious experience to date, preferably on the commercial side. Applicants must be admitted as a Solicitor in Scotland and hold a current and unrestricted practising certificate. You will be motivated, commercially aware, and ready to build lasting client relationships. You can expect to join a supportive, collaborative team environment and gain exposure to a broad mix of interesting and challenging work. There are opportunities for progression and continued professional development. Salary will be dependant on experience. For further information please contact Lara Paterson on 07704 541 212 or at . All enquiries treated in strictest confidence.

Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: Create Alert \n Location: Glasgow, GB Edinburgh, GB Milton Keynes, GB London, GB \n Department/Division: Commercial, Helix Duration: Permanent Location: Remote Type of Role: Commercial Deputy Managing Lawyer Reference number: 9103 \nThe Role\n An exciting opportunity has arisen for a skilled lawyer to join the Dentons Helix team as a Managing Lawyer, aligned to a specific client team at Dentons. This is an opportunity to work in innovative new ways for one of the UK's best loved and most iconic media brands. \n Our client has entrusted Dentons to manage their commercial contracts requirements and enter into a genuine long term partner relationship. Given the extensive nature of our client's business and its innovative and evolving approach, the work (which will encompass commercial contracts, technology and outsourcing agreements, third party supplier arrangements and other contracts relating to its business operations) will undoubtedly be varied, challenging and engaging. This is a unique role which will see you supervising a team of lawyers and paralegals as well as working directly with business partners and helping to develop and grow the service offering. \n We have assembled a skilled team to assist with this work, collaborating closely with our Band 1 ranked Technology, Media and Telecoms (TMT) team, as well as the client's in-house legal department. This opportunity will be ideal for experienced lawyers who are looking to join and be a part of a law firm while acting as part of an extension of a client in-house legal team to: \n\n • Manage and supervise a team of lawyers and paralegals;\n, • Be involved in shaping a business model that seeks to innovate the way law firms deliver legal services\n, • Optimize efficiency in legal process;\n, • Work with one client as a core part of its legal function, enabling the capable candidates to gain a deeper understanding of the client's business and a closer working relationship with the client's in-house team;\n, • Become the key contact and build a close working relationship with the Client.\n, • Allocate incoming legal work from the client to team members.\n, • Supervise and manage team capacity, quality and availability.\n, • Set and manage personal objectives with your team.\n, • Input to financial and operational reporting.\n, • Work closely with clients to manage work allocation across the in-house and Dentons teams.\n, • Attend key client and internal meetings.\n, • Facilitate quoting for certain work types.\n, • Provide on-boarding training to new members of the team.\n, • Support the development and update of precedents and playbooks.\n, • Input to and support improvement initiatives across legal, technology and operations work-streams.\n, • Advise and work on commercial contracts and client legal queries.\n\nRequired experience, skills, and attributes\n\n, • Candidates who are qualified solicitors.\n, • Solid academic record, including a degree or equivalent.\n, • Having experience working on media contracts.\n, • Having experience managing the time and workload of others.\n, • Candidates are expected to have technology awareness.\n, • Having experience working on similar work for sophisticated clients is desired.\n, • Proficient drafting skills and legal research ability.\n\nPersonal attributes\n\n, • Dedicated to high-quality client service.\n, • Proficient problem solving and decision making skills, coupled with good business awareness.\n, • Effective interpersonal and communication skills.\n, • Demonstrate initiative and drive.\n, • You will be a skilled leader, work well with others, and collaborative.\n, • Good interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.\n, • The capability to manage multiple tasks effectively while adhering to tight timelines.\n

Legal Counsel - Global Tech Company - 1 to 5 years PQE - Glasgow (Hybrid Working) Are you a junior solicitor ready to take your first step in-house or are you working in a legal counsel role and would be interested in a new challenge? This is an exciting opportunity to join a collegiate legal team supporting a UK-headquartered, multinational software and technology organisation operating in regulated markets. This role is based in their Glasgow. This is a rare opportunity to join a growing, international tech company where the legal team is embedded at the heart of commercial decision-making. You’ll work closely with senior leaders, influence strategy, and gain exposure across a broad range of corporate and commercial matters all within a supportive and collaborative environment. Why this role? • True in-house exposure – work directly with executive leadership and operational teams, • Broad commercial remit – from technology and licensing to procurement, governance and compliance, • Structured support and mentoring – ideal for someone transitioning from private practice, • Hybrid and flexible working – genuine flexibility around working patterns, • Growing international business This role would particularly suit a junior solicitor with experience in corporate, commercial, banking or corporate governance work, who is keen to broaden into commercial contracts. The team has a structure that will enable training in commercial law and commercial contracts. The Opportunity The legal function plays a key advisory role across the business. You will: • Support the review and negotiation of a wide variety of commercial agreements, including services agreements, supply arrangements, technology and licensing documentation, and framework contracts, • Advise internal stakeholders on regulatory and compliance matters including data protection, competition, governance and risk, • Contribute to corporate transactions, due diligence and internal process improvements, • Help develop templates, playbooks and internal guidance to streamline commercial operations, • Partner closely with sales, procurement, finance and operational teams You’ll gain exposure to public sector contracting, software solutions, and international commercial activity — making this an excellent platform for developing as a well-rounded in-house lawyer. About You You will be: • A qualified solicitor in the UK, • Trained in corporate, commercial or company secretarial work (private practice, public sector or in-house), • Commercially minded and curious about how businesses operate, • Comfortable engaging with non-legal colleagues and explaining risk in practical terms, • Organised and adaptable in a fast-moving environment, • Previous exposure to technology, software, procurement or regulated sectors would be advantageous — but is not essential. The Culture & Benefits This is a business that genuinely values flexibility and inclusion. They offer: • Hybrid working with flexibility on hours and working patterns, • A strong commitment to diversity and merit-based progression, • Structured learning and leadership development opportunities, • Health & wellbeing support including employee assistance programmes, • Family-friendly policies and enhanced leave provisions, • Pension and share scheme participation You will be part of a supportive legal team where your voice is heard and where you can grow your career with real commercial impact. If you’re a junior solicitor ready to move closer to the business and build a long-term in-house career in a technology-led environment, this could be the perfect next step. If you are interested in a confidential chat about this role get in touch for a confidential chat at or call 07852 332587.

Job Title: Solicitor / Lawyer Salary: • Newly Qualified: £40,000 – £50,000 + performance bonus, • Mid to Senior Level: £50,000 – £70,000 + performance bonus About the Firm Our client is an established and highly regarded professional services practice delivering integrated legal and property solutions across Central Scotland. With a strong reputation built over decades, the firm is known for its client-focused approach, high professional standards, and collaborative working culture. The legal team advises on residential conveyancing, commercial property matters, private client work and related services, providing a supportive environment where solicitors can develop and progress their careers. The Opportunity An excellent opportunity has arisen for a motivated and commercially aware Solicitor / Lawyer to join a growing legal team. The successful candidate will manage their own caseload and act as a trusted advisor to clients on a range of residential and commercial property matters. This role would suit both newly qualified solicitors looking to build on their training and experienced practitioners seeking greater autonomy and reward linked to performance. Key Responsibilities • Manage a varied caseload from initial instruction through to completion, • Draft, review and finalise legal documentation and contracts, • Provide clear, pragmatic legal advice tailored to client requirements, • Carry out title examinations, legal research and risk analysis, • Prepare conveyancing documentation, including sales and purchase deeds, • Liaise effectively with clients, lenders, agents and other third parties, • Handle telephone and email correspondence in a professional, proactive manner, • Ensure files meet regulatory and compliance standards, • Produce reports and maintain accurate case records Required Skills & Experience • Qualified Solicitor in Scotland (or equivalent UK qualification)., • Newly Qualified: up to 2 years’ PQE with exposure to residential conveyancing or property work., • Experienced candidates: 3+ years Post Qualification Experience and demonstrable property law expertise and ability to run files independently., • Strong attention to detail and organisational capability., • Excellent client care and commercial awareness., • Confident legal drafting skills., • Strong written and verbal communication., • Ability to work autonomously while contributing to a team environment., • PoA and Wills. What’s on Offer • Competitive base salary with an achievable bonus structure., • Supportive and collaborative working culture., • Genuine opportunities for professional development and progression., • Broad and interesting caseload., • Opportunity to join a respected and growing firm. Job Title: Solicitor / Lawyer Location: Glasgow, Scotland Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent Salary: • Newly Qualified: £40,000 – £50,000 + performance bonus, • Mid to Senior Level: £50,000 – £70,000 + performance bonus

A leading global law firm is seeking a Commercial Deputy Managing Lawyer in Glasgow. The role involves managing a team, drafting and negotiating commercial contracts, and closely collaborating with a prominent client. Candidates should be qualified solicitors with experience in media contracts, strong leadership skills, and a commitment to high-quality service. This position offers valuable career development opportunities and the chance to innovate legal service delivery in a supportive environment.\n#J-18808-Ljbffr

Optical Express is the UK’s leading provider of laser eye surgery, lens replacement, and private eyecare services. With a nationwide network of clinics and over a thousand of employees, we are committed to delivering exceptional patient care supported by robust legal, ethical, and operational standards. As our organisation continues to grow, we are seeking a skilled Employment Lawyer to join our in‑house legal team. Role Overview The Employment Lawyer will act as a key legal advisor to the business on all employment law matters, providing high-quality, timely, and commercially focused legal support across the organisation. The role will involve advising on both contentious and non-contentious employment issues, supporting HR with policy development, managing litigation risk, and ensuring the company’s people practices remain compliant with UK employment legislation. This role is suited to a confident, pragmatic lawyer with a minimum of 5 years’ post-qualification experience (PQE) in employment law, ideally gained across a combination of private practice and in-house environments. Key Responsibilities Advisory & Compliance • Provide expert legal advice on a wide range of employment law matters, including disciplinary and grievance issues, absence management, discrimination, TUPE, redundancy, performance management, and employee relations., • Partner with HR and operational teams to interpret legal obligations and embed best practice people management., • Draft, review, and maintain employment contracts, HR policies, handbooks, and related documentation., • Manage Employment Tribunal claims from instruction through to resolution, including drafting pleadings, preparing witness statements, liaising with external counsel, and supporting hearings as required., • Provide legal input into strategic HR initiatives, including organisational restructures, TUPE transfers, change programmes, and employee engagement projects., • Deliver training and legal updates to HR teams and managers., • Advise on employment aspects of commercial agreements, consultancy arrangements, and third-party relationships. Essential • Qualified Solicitor in Scotland, or England & Wales with a willingness to advise on Scottish employment law (with support where required)., • Minimum of 5 years’ PQE specialising in Employment Law., • Strong technical expertise across contentious and non-contentious matters., • Proven experience managing Employment Tribunal litigation., • Commercially minded with the ability to balance legal risk and business objectives., • Excellent drafting skills and high attention to detail., • Strong stakeholder management and communication skills., • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment., • Previous in-house experience, particularly within healthcare, retail, or large multi-site organisations., • Experience delivering training or presenting complex legal concepts to non-legal audiences., • Pragmatic and solutions-focused with a strong commercial mindset., • Confident, credible, and able to influence at senior levels., • Resilient and discreet, with high levels of professionalism and integrity., • Competitive salary and benefits package., • Opportunities for ongoing professional development., • A supportive in‑house legal team within a dynamic and growing business.

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