Overview

Sole Legal Counsel role with a leading technology company. This role is based in Glasgow with hybrid-working also on offer.

Role Profile

• You will be a confident and commercially minded legal professional, responsible for providing in-house legal support across the business.
• Working closely with the CFO and wider leadership team, they will lead on contract negotiation, legal risk management and compliance.
• This role requires sound judgement, excellent drafting skills, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review and negotiate commercial contracts, including:
• SaaS agreements.
• Partner and supplier contracts.
• Data processing agreements.
• Provide legal input on regulatory and risk matters (UK, Australia and other territories).
• Support procurement and contract lifecycle processes.
• Advise on IP, licensing, and data privacy (including GDPR compliance).
• Manage external counsel where appropriate (e.g. M&A, litigation, regulatory).
• Maintain standard templates and ensure legal documentation is consistent and up to date.
• Provide internal training and guidance on contract and legal risk matters.
• Liaise with leadership on legal risk management and input into Board reporting as needed.

Key Requirements

• Qualified solicitor ideally with experience in SaaS, tech or software.
• Strong experience in commercial contract negotiation and legal drafting.
• Good knowledge of data protection (UK GDPR).
• Able to operate autonomously and advise senior leadership with confidence.
• Comfortable working in a high-growth, PE-backed environment.

On Offer

• Competitive salary and reward package.
• Training and Development.
• Hybrid Working.
• Birthday Day Off.
• Family Friendly Policies and Procedures.
• Death in Service.
• Employee Referral Scheme.
• Coaching Support.

To Apply

For a confidential discussion about this position, to request the full job description or to apply, please contact:

Glasgow: +44 (0) 141 244 0260

Email: david@thomsonlrc.com

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Legal

Industries

• Technology, Information and Media