Legal Counsel

Thomson Legal

  • Glasgow
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 2 days ago
Sole Legal Counsel role with a leading technology company.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 (England & Wales, Scotland, or equivalent jurisdiction) 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- DirectorGlasgow: +44 (0) 141 244 0260Email:

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