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Commercial Lawyer Jobs in Scotland, United Kingdom at MRA Search
Title: Commercial Lawyer
Company: MRA Search
Location: Scotland, United Kingdom
Technology Lawyer/Senior Commercial Lawyer – General Counsel’s Office – 7+ PQE – Flexible Locations-Glasgow, Edinburgh, or Aberdeen
We are working with a leading international law firm seeking a Technology Lawyer or Senior Commercial Lawyer with 7+ years of PQE to join their Group Commercial Legal Services team within the General Counsel’s Office. This is a non-fee-earning role, providing critical legal support to the firm on strategic commercial agreements and projects.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide commercial contracting support for the firm’s internal strategic projects and client solutions, including designing and negotiating client-facing agreements.
Draft and review agreements for new client-facing products, AI and technology-related services, and professional solutions, including software as a service (SaaS) and licensing.
Ensure compliance with the firm’s global risk policies while developing risk management plans for bespoke solutions and agreements.
Deliver training and guidance to practice groups and the General Counsel’s Office on legal developments affecting the firm’s professional services.
Support on ad hoc strategic projects requiring legal expertise and contribute to the firm’s contracting and risk management frameworks.
Key Requirements:
Qualified solicitor with 7+ years’ PQE, ideally with experience in technology, AI-related contracts, or complex commercial agreements.
Strong knowledge of intellectual property rights, data protection, confidentiality, and related regulatory matters.
Proven experience in drafting, negotiating, and advising on technology-related contracts and professional services agreements.
Excellent analytical and communication skills with a pragmatic, commercially aware approach.
Ability to manage multiple priorities within a non-fee-earning environment.
Next Steps:
If this non-fee-earning opportunity aligns with your skills and career aspirations, we’d love to hear from you. Please submit your application, or for a more detailed discussion, contact Chris Simmonds at [email protected] or call 07947857473.
