Corporate/ Commercial Lawyer

Corporate / Commercial Lawyer- 4+ PQE

Edinburgh (hybrid working available)

Role Profile:

  • Top tier Scottish firm are seeking a talented Corporate / Commercial Lawyer to join their growing 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 of corporate transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, disposals, restructurings, joint ventures, and investments.

  • Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial contracts, including supply, distribution, services, agency, and outsourcing agreements.

  • Supporting clients on shareholder agreements, articles of association, and corporate governance matters.

  • Conducting and managing legal due diligence for 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+ PQE in 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:

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

David Thomson- Director

Telephone: 0131 450 7164

Email: david@thomsonlrc.com