Corporate Lawyer

• Corporate / Commercial Lawyer- 4+ PQE
• Edinburgh (hybrid working available)
• Excellent work/ life balance

Role Profile:

Top tier Scottish firm are seeking a talented Corporate / Commercial Lawyer to join theirgrowing 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.

Role Responsibilities:

• Advising clients on a wide range ofcorporate transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, disposals, restructurings, joint ventures, and investments.
• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiatingcommercial contracts, including supply, distribution, services, agency, and outsourcing agreements.
• Supporting clients onshareholder agreements, articles of association, and corporate governance matters.
• Conducting and managinglegal due diligencefor 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.

Candidate Requirements:

• Qualified solicitor in Scotland (or another UK jurisdiction with relevant experience).
• Ideally 4+PQEin corporate and/ 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.
• 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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