In-House Legal Counsel
Scotland / North of England
Full Time, Permanent
Excellent package & benefits
Are you a commercially astute solicitor looking for a stand-alone in-house Legal Counsel role with real influence across the business? Our client, an established and well-regarded business is seeking a Legal Counsel to join their senior team. As the first in-house legal appointment, this is a rare opportunity to shape and embed legal and governance processes from the ground up, working closely with the Commercial Director and senior leadership.
You’ll act as the go-to legal expert, advising across a range of contractual and strategic matters at both pre- and post-contract stages. From reviewing tender documentation to managing external legal relationships, this role offers a wide remit and exposure across the full project lifecycle — supporting complex contracts within sectors such as healthcare, education, commercial and residential.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading legal input during pre-contract stages and across key governance gates
- Reviewing and negotiating main and subcontracts, ensuring balanced risk profiles
- Providing guidance on claims, adjudications and dispute resolution where required
- Supporting governance, compliance and risk frameworks across the business
- Delivering training and legal insights to the wider commercial and operational teams
- Advising the Board and senior stakeholders on legal and industry developments
About You:
We’re looking for a qualified solicitor (Scots Law essential along with a co-qualification in English Law) with strong experience in commercial contracts.
Please note: While we welcome interest from all qualified candidates, at this stage we are particularly keen to hear from individuals with existing in-house legal experience. This role requires someone who can confidently navigate commercial decision-making within a business environment from day one.
Key strengths will include:
- Significant non-contentious experience (contentious exposure is a plus)
- Strong contract negotiation and drafting skills
- A pragmatic, commercial approach to legal risk
- Experience working in or with in-house legal teams
- The confidence to work autonomously and influence senior stakeholders
To apply for this role, please send your CV or contact Emma Pringle at Iconic Resourcing for a confidential chat and further details. At Iconic Resourcing, we understand that not all candidates will meet every single desired qualification or skill for the job positions posted on behalf of our clients. However, if you believe that you can add value to the role despite your experience looking a little different from what we've identified, we would be thrilled to learn more about you.
Iconic Resourcing is committed to partnering with clients who share our values of inclusivity and diversity. We work with many businesses that recognise the importance of creating a welcoming and respectful workplace for all employees. As an equal opportunities employer, we treat all applications fairly and equally. We act as both an employment business and an employment agency and are happy to accommodate any reasonable adjustments required. To view all of our Iconic Jobs across Scotland, please visit our website.