Contract Advisor - Risk & Compliance in Edinburgh

TLT is a leading UK law firm known for its progressive, commercially driven approach. We are looking for a Contracts Advisor to join our in-house Risk and Compliance team, where you will play a central role in reviewing and advising on client contracts across the firm. This is a varied and high-profile position offering exposure to a broad range of commercial and regulatory matters, working closely with partners and senior stakeholders to protect the firm's interests while supporting strong, commercially effective client relationships. The role focuses primarily on client terms, with occasional support on supplier terms and compliance queries.

The Risk and Compliance team advises on regulatory and operational risk across the firm, ensuring compliance with our regulatory and professional obligations. The team is commercially minded and includes experienced lawyers and technical specialists who apply practical thinking to a wide range of regulatory and ethical requirements.

Main Responsibilities

• Taking ownership of the review and drafting of client engagement terms - from outside counsel guidelines and panel terms to the firm's own standard terms of business and engagement letters.
• Partnering with Procurement to review supplier contracts and terms of service, engaging with stakeholders across the business to assess suitability and flag risks before commitments are made.
• Acting as a go-to advisor for partners and internal stakeholders on contractual and compliance queries, delivering clear, commercial and risk-based guidance that enables the business to move forward with confidence.
• Building trusted relationships with key internal and external stakeholders, becoming a recognised point of contact on client contract matters and a valued voice in commercial discussions.
• Shaping and maintaining the firm's suite of precedent documents, guidance materials, contract playbooks and the firmwide database of client terms - ensuring these resources remain current, practical and fit for purpose.
• Spotting legal, regulatory and commercial risks within client agreements, advising on deviations from the firm's standard position, and navigating the approvals process to ensure the right people are engaged at the right time.
• Staying ahead of regulatory developments and evolving market practice, and channelling those insights into team guidance materials to keep the firm's approach sharp and up to date.

The Ideal Candidate

• You will be a commercially astute, proactive and collaborative professional with a genuine interest in the intersection of contracts and regulatory compliance.
• Relevant experience in contract review and advisory work, whether gained within a law firm, professional services environment, or an in-house role within a regulated industry (e.g. financial services, insurance, energy or healthcare).
• Demonstrable experience advising on contracts with a regulatory dimension, whether in a legal, compliance, risk or commercial capacity.
• Experience reviewing and negotiating client engagement terms and/or supplier contracts, with familiarity with standard terms used in law firm-client relationships.
• Strong commercial acumen and problem-solving skills, with the ability to present clear, well-reasoned arguments and deliver practical, business-focused advice.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the confidence to engage effectively with stakeholders at all levels across the firm.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise and manage multiple workstreams, working proactively and at pace to meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft applications (including Teams and SharePoint), with an enthusiasm for leveraging generative AI tools and emerging technology to enhance contract review and management processes.
• A proactive and adaptable approach, with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team.

About TLT: Fast paced, fast growing and forward thinking, TLT is the law firm that helps clients stay one step ahead, and we do the same for our people. With local, national and international reach, we have over 1,800 people in offices across the UK and a network of partner firms across Europe, India and the US. Over the last few years TLT’s successful growth, delivery of high-quality work and support for colleagues has been consistently recognised by The Times and at the Legal Business, The Lawyer and British Legal Awards.

Our ambition is to create opportunities for what comes next for our clients, recognised as their 1st tier adviser and being valued for our values. We do this in our unique way by creating social value and a dynamic environment where our people are curious, creative and ambitious for their success. In our open and collaborative culture, we encourage everyone to be their whole self, to have a voice and to contribute to the success of TLT.

Our Benefits

We value our employees highly and we want you to feel valued. You’ll receive a competitive salary with an annual pay review. You will also have access to an extensive range of benefits via our flexible benefits scheme including 25 days holiday (which will increase to 30 days based upon length of service) and private medical insurance. At TLT we have a progressive fully flexible working approach. We empower our people to work in a place and at a time that meets their needs, those of their clients and of the wider team and firm. Part of this agile approach is a focus on hybrid working and supporting the work/life balance of our people. We’re happy to talk about how flexible working can work for you and this role.

TLT is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive working environment and encourages applications from all suitably qualified people, regardless of disability, race, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristics protected by the laws in the locations in which we operate. We welcome applications from people with disabilities and are committed to providing reasonable adjustments, where necessary, to make interviews and jobs more accessible.