Corporate/ Commercial Lawyer

Overview

In this role you will handle a broad mix of corporate and commercial matters for a diverse client base, ranging from high-growth SMEs to international businesses. You will support transactions, draft and negotiate commercial agreements, and provide pragmatic legal advice aligned with commercial goals. You will work within a collaborative Edinburgh team, contributing to business development and cross-border opportunities. This hybrid role offers high-quality work, client exposure, and clear progression in a leading Scottish firm.

Pay / Benefits

• competitive salary and benefits package
• flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• high-quality, varied work
• clear opportunities for career progression
• supportive, collaborative team culture

Responsibilities

• Advise on a range of corporate transactions (M&A, disposals, restructurings, JVs, investments)
• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts (supply, distribution, services, agency, outsourcing)
• Support shareholder agreements, articles of association, and corporate governance
• Conduct and manage legal due diligence for transactions
• Provide clear, pragmatic advice aligned with clients’ commercial objectives
• Manage client relationships and contribute to business development
• Collaborate with colleagues across practice areas

Key requirements

• Qualified solicitor in Scotland (or other UK jurisdiction with relevant experience)
• Ideally 4+ PQE in corporate and/or commercial law
• Strong experience drafting and negotiating commercial agreements
• Sound knowledge of UK corporate and commercial law
• Excellent communication and client-handling skills
• Commercially minded with ability to deliver practical solutions
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple matters
• Experience advising high-growth, technology, or regulated-sector clients; cross-border exposure; interest in Scottish market networking

• strong communication
• client-handling
• commercially minded
• drafting and negotiating commercial agreements
• due diligence
• corporate governance

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