Job Description
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
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* Draft, review and negotiate complex commercial agreements including global sales contracts, tenders, supplier agreements and IP licences.
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* Trusted legal partner to Sales, Customer Service and Procurement, balancing legal risk with commercial objectives across multiple jurisdictions.
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* Support revenue-generating activities by structuring legally robust but business-enabling contract solutions.
Disputes & External Counsel Management
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* Oversee dispute resolution and litigation matters across the UK and Europe, managing legal risk and resolution strategy.
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* Instruct and manage external counsel, ensuring high-quality specialist advice, strong cost control and best value delivery.
Data Protection & Regulatory Compliance
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* Provide legal advice on GDPR and data protection matters, supporting operational compliance and risk mitigation.
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* Advise on competition law, anti-bribery and broader regulatory obligations in partnership with compliance and leadership teams.
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* Monitor legal and regulatory developments, translating change into practical business guidance.
Governance, Risk & Legal Operations
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* Support corporate governance and legal entity management activities.
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* Manage contract governance processes, including contract repositories and signing controls.
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* Identify, assess and mitigate legal risks, improving legal documentation, reporting and internal processes.
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* Report key legal risks and trends to senior leadership and risk stakeholders.
Candidate Requirements:
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* Qualified Solicitor (Scotland or England & Wales), 4+ years’ PQE (private practice and/or in-house).
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* Extensive experience negotiating complex, multi-jurisdictional commercial contracts.
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* Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at all levels of the organisation.
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* Proven ability to manage multiple high-value, cross-border legal projects simultaneously.
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* Experienced in managing external counsel and cross-border legal matters.
On Offer:
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* Competitive salary and benefits package.
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* Remote/ Hybrid-Working arrangements.
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* Supportive and collaborative working environment.
To Apply:
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