Job Description
Modern, innovative financial services company is looking to hire an In-House Commercial Legal Counsel to join their team based in Edinburgh or Glasgow.
The role is hybrid-working with a flexible 2 days a week in the office.
This role is a fixed-term contract for 12 months and is immediately available.
Role Profile:
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* Draft, review, negotiate and advise on a wide variety of commercial contracts for the full range of professional services, consulting, online and data services, including tender responses, master services agreements, client contracts, licences, data protection agreements, non-reliance letters and supplier agreements.
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* Draft best practice notes on topical issues, develop and maintain processes, policies, guidance and templates and assist in training.
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* Review, negotiate and advise on a wide variety of commercial contracts for consulting, online and data services, including tender responses, master services agreements, client contracts, licences, data protection agreements, non-reliance letters and supplier agreements.
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* Best practice notes on topical issues for use across the firm, develop and maintain processes, policies, guidance and templates and assist in training.
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* Support proposition and client-based projects with legal advice.
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* Support and help drive Legal team initiatives.
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* Positively contribute to the legal team, creating a professional, effective, high quality and approachable resource for the business.
Candidate Requirements:
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* Qualified Solicitor in Scotland and/ or England & Wales with a background in commercial contracts.
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* Experience in an FCA regulated environment would be an advantage but not essential.
On Offer:
On offer is a highly competitive salary and benefits package.
To Apply:
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