Lawyer

Corporate / Commercial Lawyer
- Edinburgh (hybrid working available)

Top-tier UK Law firm are seeking to hire a talented Corporate / Commercial Lawyer to join their established legal team in Edinburgh. This role offers the opportunity to work on a broad range of high-quality corporate and commercial matters, advising a diverse client base from high-growth SMEs to established national and international businesses.

The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting transactions, drafting and negotiating commercial agreements, and providing practical, commercially focused legal advice.

Key Responsibilities:

• Advising clients on a wide range of corporate transactions
  , including mergers and acquisitions, disposals, restructurings, joint ventures, and investments.
• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial contracts
  , including supply, distribution, services, agency, and outsourcing agreements.
• Supporting clients on shareholder agreements
  , articles of association, and corporate governance matters.
• Conducting and managing legal due diligence for transactions.
• Providing clear, pragmatic advice aligned with clients’ commercial objectives.
• Managing client relationships and contributing to business development initiatives.
• Collaborating with colleagues across practice areas, including employment, real estate, and IP.
• Supervising and mentoring junior team members (depending on level).

Candidate Requirements:

• Qualified solicitor in Scotland (or another UK jurisdiction with relevant experience).
• Ideally, circa 3+ PQE and a background in corporate and/or commercial law.
• Strong experience in drafting and negotiating commercial agreements.
• Sound technical knowledge of UK corporate and commercial law.
• Excellent communication and client-handling skills.
• Commercially minded, with the ability to deliver practical solutions.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple matters concurrently.

Desirable

Skills and Experience:

• Experience advising high-growth, technology, or regulated-sector clients.
• Exposure to cross-border transactions.
• Interest in business development and networking within the Scottish market.

On

Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• High-quality, varied work with a strong client base.
• Clear opportunities for career progression.
• Supportive, collaborative team culture.
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.

To Apply:

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