Legal Counsel - Leading Software Company - 2/3 PQE in Glasgow

Job description

Our client, a global software company based in Glasgow, is seeking a Data Protection Lawyer (2–3 PQE) to join its growing software business on a permanent basis.

The role reports directly to senior leadership and offers a genuine pathway to a future GC position, with exposure to senior stakeholders and PE investors.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Advising the business on all aspects of data protection and privacy compliance, including GDPR and international data transfer issues
• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating SaaS agreements, software licensing arrangements, and wider commercial contracts
• Advising on data storage, security, and risk management practices, ensuring policies and procedures meet regulatory requirements
• Supporting the business on compliance matters, data subject rights requests, and liaising with external advisers where needed
• Working closely with senior stakeholders, with exposure to PE investors, and involvement in strategic growth initiatives

What Are They Looking For?

• E&W qualified lawyer (2–3 PQE) with strong data protection and commercial contracts experience
• Experience working in the technology/SaaS sector is highly desirable, but not essential
• Strong communicator, confident advising senior stakeholders directly
• Able to work independently and balance multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
• Ideally available at short notice

What’s On Offer?

• Competitive Salary
• Flexible Working
• Leading experience with a leading software organisation

If you are interested, please send your CV to lewis.kerr@thesjp.co.uk

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Glasgow

Type of Contract

Part-time jobs

Published at

04-09-2025

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English