Senior Legal Counsel
15 days ago
Edinburgh
Leading international company is looking to hire a Senior Legal Counsel to be based in their offices in Edinburgh- this role is primarily remote based with limited time in the office (once a week). As Senior Legal Counsel you will partner with the executive leadership to deliver strategic and commercially focused legal support across a global business. Lead day-to-day legal operations, manage risk in complex regulatory environments, and enable growth through practical, solution-driven legal advice. Responsibilities will include: Commercial Contracts & Business Support • Draft, review and negotiate complex commercial agreements including global sales contracts, tenders, supplier agreements and IP licences., • Trusted legal partner to Sales, Customer Service and Procurement, balancing legal risk with commercial objectives across multiple jurisdictions., • Support revenue-generating activities by structuring legally robust but business-enabling contract solutions. Disputes & External Counsel Management • Oversee dispute resolution and litigation matters across the UK and Europe, managing legal risk and resolution strategy., • Instruct and manage external counsel, ensuring high-quality specialist advice, strong cost control and best value delivery. Data Protection & Regulatory Compliance • Provide legal advice on GDPR and data protection matters, supporting operational compliance and risk mitigation., • Advise on competition law, anti-bribery and broader regulatory obligations in partnership with compliance and leadership teams., • Monitor legal and regulatory developments, translating change into practical business guidance. Governance, Risk & Legal Operations • Support corporate governance and legal entity management activities., • Manage contract governance processes, including contract repositories and signing controls., • Identify, assess and mitigate legal risks, improving legal documentation, reporting and internal processes., • Report key legal risks and trends to senior leadership and risk stakeholders. Candidate Requirements: • Qualified Solicitor (Scotland or England & Wales), 4+ years’ PQE (private practice and/or in-house)., • Extensive experience negotiating complex, multi-jurisdictional commercial contracts., • Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at all levels of the organisation., • Proven ability to manage multiple high-value, cross-border legal projects simultaneously., • Experienced in managing external counsel and cross-border legal matters. On Offer: • Competitive salary and benefits package., • Remote/ Hybrid-Working arrangements., • Supportive and collaborative working environment. To Apply: For a confidential discussion about this position, to request the full job description or to apply, please contact: David Thomson- Director Telephone: 0131 450 7164 Email: