Job Description
Senior Counsel
6-month initial contract with option to exten
d£425 - £490 per da
yInside IR3
5Hybrid – Glasgo
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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.