At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide legal advice and support governance in a high-profile public sector organisation.
- Company: Join a leading public sector organisation with a focus on governance and compliance.
- Benefits: Hybrid working, competitive salary, and the chance to make a real impact.
- Other info: Opportunity for career growth and to work with influential stakeholders.
- Why this job: Be a key player in shaping legal strategy and governance in a dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: Qualified Solicitor in Scotland with 7+ years PQE and strong commercial contract experience.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
6-month initial contract with option to extend. Hybrid – Glasgow. Lorien is currently seeking an experienced Senior Counsel to join a high-profile public sector organisation on an initial 6-month contract. This is a senior, business-facing role offering broad exposure across legal, governance, and strategic activities. The role will support and deputise for the General Counsel, acting as a key point of contact for legal advice across the organisation. You will play a critical role in ensuring strong corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and effective legal risk management.
Responsibilities
- Provide timely, commercially focused legal advice across a wide range of areas including corporate governance, public procurement, contract drafting and management, employment law, data protection, FOI/EIR, IT and cyber security, and intellectual property.
- Support the General Counsel in maintaining company-wide governance frameworks, ensuring compliance with all legal, financial, and regulatory requirements.
- Assist in Company Secretary duties, including supporting Board and subcommittee governance processes such as agenda preparation, papers, minutes, and action tracking.
- Contribute to audit and risk oversight, working closely with internal stakeholders to ensure robust controls and reporting.
- Support the development and implementation of organisational strategy, policies, and operating models.
- Assist in managing the wider legal and governance function, including collaboration with business management, audit and risk, and governance teams.
- Advise on regulatory and contractual matters within a complex, highly regulated operating environment.
- Support engagement with government stakeholders and external bodies where required.
Qualifications
- Qualified Solicitor in Scotland with circa 7+ years PQE, gained within a reputable law firm and/or in‑house environment.
- Strong background in commercial contracts, corporate governance, and public procurement.
- Experience working within a complex, highly regulated environment, ideally within the public sector or supporting public sector clients.
- Broad legal expertise with the ability to advise across multiple disciplines and manage competing priorities.
- Strong communication, stakeholder management, and drafting skills.
- Proven ability to operate autonomously while contributing effectively as part of a wider senior team.
- Strong analytical and problem‑solving capability, with a pragmatic and risk‑aware approach.
This is an excellent opportunity for a senior legal professional to take on a varied and impactful role within a high‑profile organisation, contributing to both operational delivery and strategic direction.
Senior Counsel employer: Lorien Resourcing
Lorien offers an exceptional work environment for legal professionals, particularly in the Senior Counsel role based in Glasgow. With a strong emphasis on employee growth and development, the company fosters a collaborative culture that values strategic input and innovative thinking. Employees benefit from a hybrid working model, competitive remuneration, and the opportunity to engage with high-profile public sector projects, making it a rewarding place to advance your career while contributing to meaningful governance and compliance initiatives.
