SENIOR LEGAL COUNSEL - EDINBURGH [ CORPORATE OR COMMERCIAL LAWYER C 6 YRS PQE++] - #2091943

Senior Legal Counsel – Edinburgh | 6YRS + PQE | Career Progression Opportunity

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an ambitious Senior Legal Counsel to join a highly regarded financial services organisation based in Edinburgh. This role would suit a commercially minded solicitor with 6years' PQE + who is looking for genuine long-term career progression, with a clear pathway to stepping into a more senior leadership position over the coming years.

Working closely with a senior executive and operating within a small, high-impact team, you will enjoy broad exposure across legal, governance and strategic business matters, whilst becoming a trusted adviser to stakeholders at all levels.

The role:

• Provide pragmatic, commercially focused legal advice across a broad range of business matters.
• Draft, review and negotiate commercial contracts, supplier agreements, client and product documentation.
• Support strategic initiatives, business change projects and new product development.
• Identify and manage legal and regulatory risk.
• Support and deputise for a senior legal leader when required.
• Play an active role in company secretarial and corporate governance activities, including supporting Board and committee meetings.
• Manage shareholder matters and external legal advisers.
• Contribute to the ongoing development of the legal function, including the adoption of AI and new technologies.

What we're looking for:

• Qualified solicitor (Scotland or England & Wales) with 6–9+ years' PQE.
• Strong background in either Corporate law OR Commercial Contracts.
• Experience gained in private practice, in-house, or a combination of both.
• Exposure to a regulated environment is advantageous, particularly financial services, banking or wealth management.
• Some company secretarial or corporate governance experience would be highly beneficial.
• Strong communication skills with the gravitas to engage confidently with senior
• stakeholders, executives and Board members.
• A proactive individual who enjoys variety and thrives in a collaborative environment.

IF INTERESTED PLEASE EXPRESS AN INTEREST AS SOON AS POSSIBLE AS THIS ROLE WILL CLOSE SOON

TO FIND OUT WHAT IS GREAT ABOUT THIS BUSINESS, THE TEAM, SALARY AND CULTURE :

PLEASE CONTACT : LIZ FROST, FROST LEGAL LIMITED FOR A CONFIDENTIAL DISCUSSION : E: [email protected] or call T: 0131 538 0900 M: 07399933089