Legal Counsel in Glasgow

Job description

Sole Legal Counsel role with a leading technology company. This role is based in Glasgow with hybrid-working also on offer.

Role Profile:

• You will be a confident and commercially minded legal professional, responsible for providing in-house legal support across the business.
• Working closely with the CFO and wider leadership team, they will lead on contract negotiation, legal risk management and compliance.
• This role requires sound judgement, excellent drafting skills, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.

Responsibilities:

Draft, review and negotiate commercial contracts, including:

• SaaS agreements.
• Partner and supplier contracts.
• Data processing agreements.
• Provide legal input on regulatory and risk matters (UK, Australia and other territories).
• Support procurement and contract lifecycle processes.
• Advise on IP, licensing, and data privacy (including GDPR compliance).
• Manage external counsel where appropriate (e.g. M&A, litigation, regulatory).
• Maintain standard templates and ensure legal documentation is consistent and up to date.
• Provide internal training and guidance on contract and legal risk matters.
• Liaise with leadership on legal risk management and input into Board reporting as needed.

Key Requirements:

• Qualified solicitor ideally with experience in SaaS, tech or software.
• Strong experience in commercial contract negotiation and legal drafting.
• Good knowledge of data protection (UK GDPR).
• Able to operate autonomously and advise senior leadership with confidence.
• Comfortable working in a high-growth, PE-backed environment.

On Offer:

• Competitive salary and reward package.
• Training and Development.
• Hybrid Working.
• Private Healthcare Cover.
• Birthday Day Off.
• Family Friendly Policies and Procedures.
• Death in Service.
• Employee Referral Scheme.
• Coaching Support.

To Apply:

For a confidential discussion about this position, to request the full job description or to apply, please contact:

David Thomson- Director

Glasgow: +44 (0) 141 244 0260

Email: david@thomsonlrc.com

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Glasgow

Type of Contract

Part-time jobs

Published at

09-09-2025

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