Role Profile:

• To ensure that the commercial, innovation, technology, real estate, sponsorship, data licensing and service activities (CIT Areas) are conducted in compliance with applicable laws and regulations, and to help the bank manage legal and reputational risks associated with these activities.
• Development and implementation of best practice legal strategies for risk management and compliance.
• Legal advice and support to the business on CIT Areas, including regulatory advice and advocacy, innovation and technology strategy, and contract drafting, review and negotiation.
• Representation of the bank in legal proceedings related to CIT Areas, such as litigation, arbitration, and regulatory investigations.
• Creation and review of legal documents including agreements and licenses for commercial services, technology, software, data, real estate, and sponsorship and other legal documents to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Legal research and analysis to stay up to date on changes in laws and regulations that may impact the bank across the CIT Areas.
• Developing and delivering training programmes to educate employees on legal and regulatory requirements related to the CIT Areas.
• Pro-active identification, communication, and provision of legal advice on applicable laws, rules and regulations (LRRs). Keeping up to date with regards to changes to LRRs in the relevant coverage area. Ensuring that LRRs are effectively allocated to, and adequately reflected within, the relevant policies, standards and controls.
• To advise and influence decision making, contribute to policy development and take responsibility for operational effectiveness. Collaborate closely with other functions/ business divisions.

Candidate Requirements:

• Solutions-focused senior qualified lawyer with relevant post- qualification experience advising on a range of commercial and technology agreements, supplier, client and partner facing – including, software licenses, hardware and software maintenance, SaaS and cloud services, sponsorship, professional services, data and index licensing and PoCs.
• Experience advising on and managing legal risk arising in compliance with organisational policies and standards, including advising on ways to embed better risk management across the organisation.

On Offer:

On offer is a highly competitive salary and benefits package including: bonus, pension and discounted financial products.

To Apply:

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

David Thomson- Director

Tel: +44(0) 141 244 0260

Email: david@thomsonlrc.com

Role Profile:

• Manage their own case load and play an active role in an expanding department.
• The private client team undertake all aspects of private client work including wills, powers of attorney, executries, trusts, estate planning and cost of care advice.
• You will focus on delivering quality legal advice to clients across the spectrum of private client work.
• The private client department comprises four solicitors and five support staff. The team currently operates from our office in Edinburgh’s West End, with our office in Glasgow available for client meetings.

Candidate Requirements:

• Circa 10 years PQE and a strong background in private client law, with a focus on  wills, powers of attorney and executries;
• This is a 'client facing' role so candidates should have excellent communication skills and be enthusiastic and approachable.
• Ideally you will be STEP qualified but this is not essential and the firm would also be prepared to fund this qualification. 

On Offer:

• On offer is a highly competitive salary and benefits package. 

To Apply:

For a confidential discussion about this position or to apply, please contact:

David Thomson- Director

Telephone: 0131 450 7164

Email: david@thomsonlrc.com 

Role Profile:

• The Family Law department is currently made up of two partners, a consultant, a senior associate, an associate, a senior solicitor, and seven support staff.
• The firm are looking to hire a family solicitor at legal director, consultant or senior associate level, ideally with circa 10 years PQE who specialises in family law and who can manage their own case load with minimum supervision.
• This is an excellent opportunity for the right candidate to further their career within a supportive environment and you will be required to help develop an already expanding department. 

Candidate Requirements:

• Circa 10 years PQE and a strong background in family law.
• This is a 'client facing' role so candidates should have excellent communication skills and be enthusiastic and approachable.
• Ideally you will be STEP qualified but this is not essential and the firm would also be prepared to fund this qualification. 

On Offer:

On offer is a highly competitive salary and benefits package. 

To Apply:

For a confidential discussion about this position or to apply, please contact:

David Thomson- Director

Telephone: 0131 450 7164

Email: david@thomsonlrc.com 

 Role Profile:

• We have an excellent opportunity for an experienced Senior Associate to join our growing practice. You can expect a broad mix of work ranging from HR advisory, global project work, corporate/M&A, restructuring, DEI projects, investigations, advice on senior exits and outsourcing. You will also work on large global projects with other lawyers across the firm globally.
• You will maintain client relationships, contribute to business development and thought leadership, raising your own profile and supporting the continued growth of the practice.
• The Dentons platform provides a fantastic opportunity for professionals to progress their career and be part of a growing practice and we are looking for people who are excited by the opportunity to contribute to that growth, whilst developing their expertise. The UK People, Reward and Mobility team works as one practice across Glasgow, Edinburgh, London and Milton Keynes.  We have over 45 lawyers specialising in employment, pensions, and immigration, and we are growing rapidly.  Our clients include Virgin Atlantic, TUI, John Lewis, Edrington, Bacardi, Marks & Spencers, CBRE, Mitie, Yamaha and TK Maxx.
• We work with an interesting variety of clients across all sectors, with specific expertise in financial services institutions, media, technology, retail, transport and food and beverages.

Responsibilities 

• You will be part of a team working on a variety of matters, gaining broad experience with first-rate clients.
• Build and maintain client relationships.
• Contribute to business development and speak at client seminars.
• Coach and mentor other mid-level and junior members of the team.
•  Contribute to thought leadership and raise the profile of the firm externally.

Required experience, skills, and attributes

• Good academic record.
• Extensive knowledge of employment law and experiencing advising large businesses on employment related matters.
• Transactional support experience.
• You will ideally have experience of working with international clients.
• Capability to perform tasks autonomously.
• Advanced drafting skills and legal research ability.

Personal Attributes

• Ambition to be leading employment lawyer in the market and to progress to Partnership.
• Is committed to working in a high-performance culture delivering excellent client service.
• Effective business development ability and demonstrates market focus.
• Good financial and business awareness.
• Advanced problem-solving skills.
• High interpersonal and communication skills.
• Demonstrates good judgment and competence skills.
• Shows great initiative and commitment and takes control of own career development.

On Offer:

On offer is a highly competitive salary and benefits package.

To Apply:

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

David Thomson- Director

Telephone: +44 (0) 141 244 0260

Email: david@thomsonlrc.com 

Leading national law firm are looking to hire an addtional Associate/ Senior Associate to join their non-contentious Projects, Infrastructure & Construction team- this role can be based in Glasgow or Belfast with hybrid-working on offer. 

Role Overview:

• The team has expertise across various sectors, including commercial development, renewable energy, utilities, civil and other heavy engineering, real estate and infrastructure.
• They also benefit from a broad client base, which includes real estate developers, energy and utilities companies, developers, funders and various significant public sector organisations.
• The team has enjoyed significant growth and investment, making it an exciting and rewarding team to be a part of. The national Legal 500 team (with a presence in Glasgow, Belfast, Bristol, Birmingham, Manchester and London) comprises approximately 40 people, including support and lawyers across all levels of seniority.  Nine of the team are partners.
• The team maintains a strong and progressive team ethos across our national offices, which encourages collaboration, as well as respect for individuals and their ambition. There is genuine opportunity for lawyers to progress rapidly within the team and be part of its continued success.

You will:

• Support with key mandates across non contentious construction work, with appropriate levels of Partner support.
• Delegate to and receive support from Associates, Trainees and Paralegals.
• Develop excellent relationships across our client base.
• Participate in business development activity to strengthen the team and firm client base.
• Supervise Associates, Paralegals and Trainees, to support them in their development.

Candidate Requirements:

• Qualified Solicitor with circa  2-7 years PQE, with the ability to work autonomously with minimal supervision. 
• Well versed in dealing with standard industry forms with expertise in non-contentious and/or projects related matters.
• Experience of working on real estate development or public sector matters would be beneficial, but not essential.  
• A creative, forward thinker, with proven analytical, communication and organisational skills, you will be self-motivated with the ability to manage workloads and deadlines. 
• A client focussed approach with the ability to nurture long standing relationships.

On Offer:

• On offer is a highly competitive salary and benefits package.

To Apply:

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

David Thomson- Director

Telephone: +44 (0) 141 244 0260

Email: david@thomsonlrc.com 

Role Profile:

• Legal Management and Advice: Provide pragmatic and commercially focussed advice across a range of complex commercial matters; outsourcing to external legal advisers where appropriate, managing the relationship with the chosen services providers and their costs.
• Compliance and Risk Management: Provide legal support to enable effective compliance, corporate governance and risk management of the European Business Unit within Baxters Food Group’s overall legal and regulatory framework, ensuring alignment with Group policies, standards and risk appetite.
• Contracts: Ensure consistency and efficiency of contracting processes and standards across the European Business Unit. Assess and manage the legal risk in contractual arrangements both in new business and existing commercial relationships through the effective review and negotiation of a wide variety and high volume of commercial contracts being entered into by the European Business Unit.
• Projects/Transactions: Support transactional and special project work (including Banking transactions and Mergers and Acquisitions) relating to the European Business Unit; outsourcing to external legal advisers where appropriate, managing the relationship with the chosen services providers and their costs.
• Brand Protection & IP: Monitor, protect and manage Baxters Food Group’s intellectual property portfolio, including trade marks, designs and related rights, ensuring appropriate registration, renewal and enforcement strategies are in place across all relevant jurisdictions. Oversee the appointment and performance of external trade mark and design attorneys, ensuring high-quality advice and effective cost control, while proactively identifying and mitigating IP risks and supporting the business in the development and protection of new products and brands.
• Litigation/Disputes: Management of litigation and legal disputes relating to the European Business Unit of Baxters Food Group; outsourcing to external legal advisers where appropriate, managing the relationship with the chosen services providers and their costs.
• Insurance: Provide support to the administration and renewal of the Baxters Food Group’s insurance programme in conjunction with our Group Legal Director & Company Secretary and nominated insurance broker. Ensure the effective notification and management of any insurance claims made on the policies relating to the European Business Unit.
• Property: Provide administration and legal services to maintain the European property portfolio of the Baxters Food Group including the negotiation of leases/purchases, rating and rent reviews, dilapidation settlements; outsourcing to external legal advisers where appropriate, managing the relationship with the chosen services providers and their costs.
• Other Duties: Minute-taking at European Board Meetings. Develop and maintain relationships with our key external legal providers, ensuring they remain business-focused and value-driven. Collaborate with Legal colleagues across the Baxters Group to help to define the future strategy, shape and continuous improvement of the Legal function, including the adoption of AI and legal technology tools to improve efficiency, scalability, and business partnership.

Candidate Requirements:

• Scottish or English qualified lawyer with relevant commercial experience. 
• Ideally you will have in-house experienced (retails, FMCG would be ideal) however candidates with relevant experience in private practice are invited to apply. 
• Experience of managing external advisers.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to solve complex business problems through effective cross-functional collaboration.
• Highly motivated and energetic self-starter; a 'hands on' practical person who will work at every level to get the job done.
• Resilient and copes with conflicting priorities and can thrive in a fluid and changeable environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to present complex information clearly and succinctly and to provide advice at the most senior level in a way that is authoritative and inspires confidence and trust.
• Comfortable working at Board level when needed, including drafting reports in a style and format appropriate for presentation.
• An understanding of the food manufacturing other directly relevant sector would be desirable but not essential.
• Experience advising/ managing legal support to a multi-jurisdictional business.

On Offer:

On offer is a highly competitive salary and benefits package.

To Apply:

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

David Thomson- Director

Telephone: +44 (0) 131 450 7164

Email: david@thomsonlrc.com 

Role Profile:

As a Partner within the Private Client team, you will:

• Advise clients on wills, trusts and succession planning.
• Provide inheritance tax, capital gains tax and estate planning advice.
• Assist high-net-worth individuals and family business owners with wealth preservation strategies.
• Manage the administration of complex estates and executries.
• Advise trustees, beneficiaries and family trusts.
• Support clients with powers of attorney and guardianship matters.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships.
• Contribute to business development initiatives and raise the profile of the firm within the market.
• Mentor and develop junior lawyers within the team.

Candidate Requirements:

• Significant experience in private client law gained within a respected practice.
• A proven track record of advising high-net-worth individuals and families.
• Strong technical expertise across trusts, executries, tax and succession planning.
• Excellent client relationship and networking skills.
• A commercial and entrepreneurial approach.
• Experience of business development and generating new instructions.
• The ability to lead, mentor and inspire a successful team.
• Existing following or portable business is welcomed but is not essential for exceptional candidates.

On Offer:

• Partnership within a highly respected Scottish law firm.
• Access to a strong and established client base.
• Genuine influence over the growth and direction of the practice.
• Competitive remuneration package.
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
• Excellent support infrastructure and resources.
• Collaborative and collegiate partnership culture.

To Apply:

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

David Thomson- Director

Tel: +44 (0) 141 244 0260

Email: david@thomsonlrc.com

Role Profile:

The team is recognised as one of Scotland's leading employment practices and is regularly instructed on complex and high-profile employment matters, providing both strategic advisory and contentious support to clients across a broad range of sectors. You will advise clients on a wide variety of employment law matters including:

• Day-to-day employment law and HR advisory work.
• Employment Tribunal litigation and dispute resolution.
• Disciplinary, grievance and performance management matters.
• Redundancy and restructuring projects.
• TUPE and outsourcing arrangements.
• Executive appointments, exits and settlement agreements.
• Discrimination, whistleblowing and employee relations issues.
• Employment aspects of corporate transactions and business reorganisations.
• Drafting and reviewing employment contracts, policies and handbooks.
• You will also have the opportunity to lead complex matters, supervise junior team members, manage client relationships and play an active role in business development initiatives.

Candidate Requirements:

• 6+ years' PQE gained within a recognised employment law team.
• Strong technical knowledge of UK employment law.
• Experience handling both contentious and non-contentious employment matters.
• Excellent drafting, advocacy and communication skills.
• Strong commercial awareness and a pragmatic approach to problem solving.
• The ability to manage a varied caseload and build lasting client relationships.

On Offer:

• Exposure to high-quality and complex employment law work.
• Opportunities to advise leading employers across multiple sectors.
• Clear career progression and development opportunities.
• Competitive salary and bonus structure.
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
• A supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Excellent training and ongoing professional development.

To Apply:

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

David Thomson- Director

Tel: Glasgow: +44(0) 141 244 0260  Edinburgh: +44 (0) 131 450 7164

Email: david@thomsonlrc.com

A leading Scottish law firm is seeking an ambitious Corporate/ Corporate Finance Associate/Senior Associate to join its highly regarded Corporate team. This is an excellent opportunity to work alongside market-leading partners on some of Scotland's most significant and complex transactions, advising a diverse client base ranging from entrepreneurial businesses and high-growth companies to private equity houses, financial institutions and multinational organisations. The team is consistently involved in high-profile domestic and cross-border transactions and has earned an outstanding reputation within the Scottish legal market.

Role Profile:

You will advise clients across a broad range of corporate matters including:

• Mergers and acquisitions (buy-side and sell-side transactions).
• Private equity and venture capital investments.
• Corporate restructurings and reorganisations.
• Joint ventures and shareholder arrangements.
• Corporate governance and company law advisory work.
• Management buy-outs and buy-ins.
• Capital raising and investment transactions.
• General commercial and strategic corporate advice.

Candidate Requirements:

• Approximately 4+ years' PQE gained within a recognised corporate team.
• Strong technical knowledge of corporate and company law.
• Experience advising on M&A and corporate transactions.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation and communication skills.
• Commercial awareness and a client-focused approach.
• The ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

On Offer:

• High-quality and complex corporate work.
• Exposure to nationally significant transactions.
• Clear career progression opportunities.
• Competitive salary and bonus structure.
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
• Supportive and collaborative culture.
• Excellent training and professional development.

To Apply:

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

David Thomson- Director

Tel: Glasgow: +44 (0) 141 244 0260 Edinburgh: +44 (0) 131 450 7164

Email: david@thomsonlrc.com

Role Profile:

• As a Barclays Legal Counsel you will support the full range of consumer lending products - point of sale finance products, loans, credit cards, overdrafts including the Barclaycard and Barclayloan brands. 
• You will work within a strong but friendly team of experienced lawyers. 
• Your work will also cover new product development and strategic partnerships. 
• This team sits within Barclays UK Legal and is responsible for legal advice and legal risk management for consumer credit lending in Barclays UK PLC.

Candidate Requirements:

• Qualified lawyer/solicitor with experience gained in either private practice or in-house in a finance legal team.
• Experience advising senior business stakeholders on consumer credit law - CONC and the Consumer Credit Act - and other relevant laws and guidance such as the Consumer Rights Act, the Payment Services Regulations and the FCA Handbook including the Consumer Duty.
• Be self-motivated and committed to learning and development.
• Keen to keep yourself updated ahead of changes to laws and FCA guidance and able to advise the business on future change.
• Have strong technical skills and a good understanding of the heavily regulated environment in which BUK operates, taking a proactive approach to legal and regulatory risk management.

On Offer:

• On offer is a highly competitive salary and benefits package including: bonus, pension and discounted financial products.

To Apply:

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

David Thomson- Director

Tel: +44(0) 141 244 0260

Email: david@thomsonlrc.com

Excellent opportunity for a Dispute Resolution Partner to join a growing Scottish law firm, heading up their Litigation practice in their Glasgow office. 

Role Profile:

You will be responsible for leading high-value, complex disputes across litigation and developing client relationships, business development, and contribution to the firm’s growth, profitability, and reputation.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage complex commercial disputes.

• Develop case strategy, risk assessment, and settlement positioning.

• Supervise associates and counsel, ensuring high-quality work and adherence to deadlines.

• Manage budgets, costs recovery, and matter profitability.

• Serve as primary relationship partner for key clients.

• Provide commercially focused, strategic legal advice.

• Maintain regular communication on case progress, risks, and costs.

• Identify cross-selling opportunities across practice areas.

• Deliver high client satisfaction and retention.

• Generate new matters through existing relationships, referrals, and market engagement.

• Mentor and develop associates and junior lawyers.

• Contribute to firm management, committees, and strategic initiatives (as required).

Candidate Requirements:

• Experienced Dispute Resolution Lawyer, currently operating at Partner or Director level (ambitious Senior/ Managing Associates are invited to apply). 

• Established reputation in the market or sector.

• Excellent advocacy, negotiation, and strategic thinking skills.

On Offer:

On offer is a highly competitive salary and benefits package.

To Apply:

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

David Thomson- Director

+44(0) 141 244 0260

david@thomsonlrc.com

Junior Lawyer- Public / Regulatory / Energy Law (6 Month Contract)

Location: Glasgow 

Start Date: Immediate / Short Notice Preferred

Experience Level: Circa NQ –3 years PQE

Role Profile:

Leading UK Regulator is looking to hire a Junior Lawyer to join their in-house legal team, with a focus on public law, regulatory law, and energy law. This is an excellent opportunity to gain experience on complex, high-impact matters in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

This role is immediately available. 

Responsibilities included:

• Advising on public and administrative law matters, including statutory interpretation and regulatory frameworks.
• Supporting regulatory compliance and risk assessments.
• Assisting with legal research, drafting, and review of legal documents, policies, and submissions.
• Working on matters related to energy regulation, infrastructure projects, and sector-specific legislation.
• Liaising with regulatory bodies, government authorities, and external counsel.
• Supporting dispute resolution and contentious regulatory matters when required.
• Monitoring legal and regulatory developments relevant to the sector.

Candidate Requirements:

• Qualified lawyer with circa NQ- 3 PQE. 
• Ideally, you will have experience in public law, regulatory law, and/or energy law (candidates with general commercial are also invited to apply).
• Strong legal research and drafting skills.
• Good understanding of regulatory environments and government processes.

On Offer:

• Exposure to high-profile and meaningful legal work.
• Competitive salary and benefits. 
• Supportive team environment with strong mentoring.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.

To Apply:

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

David Thomson- Director

0141 244 0260

Email: david@thomsonlrc.com

Role Profile:

• The team bring together experts in a range of disciplines focussed on giving advice on compliance, regulatory issues and public law and are ranked Band 1 for the work we do by the UK legal directories.
• The work on offer is a wide range of commercial and public sector clients are active in all sectors across Scotland and in the rest of the UK and include corporates, local authorities, central government, and non-departmental public bodies including a number of regulators.
• You will focus on supporting regulators and clients in regulated sectors- Day to day work will include drafting legal advice, legal arguments, conducting investigations and representing clients in courts and tribunals.
• You will build and develop strong client relationships.
• The team advises on a broad range of issues for commercial and public sector clients, including, amongst other things, anti-bribery & corruption, environmental law, financial crime, health & safety, management of commercial and strategic risks, advice on powers and duties, all aspects of parliamentary work, judicial reviews, statutory appeals, public inquiries, and corporate crime, compliance and investigations.
• The work can often be complex and high profile- The successful applicant will be expected to handle a varied workload covering all areas in which the team is active, with appropriate support and instruction from senior members of the team.
• You will be expected to help support the growth of the practice through both client work and co-ordinated business development activity.

Candidate Requirements:

• You should demonstrate a keen interest and enthusiasm for working on corporate crime, investigations, public law and regulatory matters.
• A genuine enthusiasm and interest in the core areas of regulation and corporate criminal law is a must. An interest in advocacy would be of benefit but is not essential.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Adapts style of communication appropriately when dealing with clients.
• Demonstrates strong written and oral communication skills, particularly in explaining complex legal issues.

On Offer:

Highly competitive salary and benefits package including bonus and pension.

To Apply:

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

David Thomson- Director

Edinburgh:  +44 (0) 131 450 7164

Glasgow:    +44 (0) 141 244 0260

Aberdeen:  +44 (0) 1224 502 044

London:     +44 (0)  203 174 2482

Dublin:      +353 (0) 1 699 1360

Email: david@thomsonlrc.com 

Role Profile: 

This is an opportunity to join a full service law firm and to be part of a highly regarded, award-winning Property team. The role will be diverse in nature and you will gain experience working on a range of real estate matters including:

• Property Acquisitions & Disposals
• Development Projects
• Renewable Energy
• Options Agreements
• Infrastructure Projects
• Commercial Leasing
• Project Due Diligence
• Corporate Support
• Property Finance

In this role, you will not only get access to high-quality, challenging work but the firm also offers exceptional training and career development. 

Candidate Requirements:

• The firm are interested in speaking with real estate/ commercial property lawyers with circa 3 years PQE and looking to join an ambitious and forward-thinking law firm.
• You will have strong client management skills, be a strong communicator, have a commercial outlook and have a eye for detail. 

On Offer:

On offer is a highly competitive salary and benefits package. The firm also offers excellent career progress with remote/ flexible/ hybrid working arrangements available. 

To Apply:

For a confidential discussion, to request the job description or to apply, please contact:

David Thomson- Director

Edinburgh: +44 (0) 131 450 7164

Glasgow: +44 (0) 141 244 0260

Aberdeen: +44 (0) 1224 502 044

London: +44 (0) 203 174 2482

Dublin: +353 (0) 1 699 1360

Mobile: +44 (0) 775 380 9223

Email: david@thomsonlrc.com 

The team is top ranked in both Chambers and the Legal 500 and with many of the team are recognised as leaders in their field. This role can be based in Edinburgh or Glasgow with hybrid-working also on offer. 

Role Profile:

This is a great opportunity to take a leading role in the development of a growing Scottish team, often working closely with the wider team in other offices, advising clients on all types of construction projects including commercial, retail, energy, urban regeneration and infrastructure.  The work is client facing, varied, fast-paced and challenging across a wide variety of sectors working with developers, major institutional investors, public sector and education bodies, contractors, and lenders across the UK and internationally.

Responsibilities include:

• Working as part of a team to provide first class, professional non-contentious construction advice for clients in a wide range of fields.
• Working closely with our clients and their professional consultants when drafting and negotiating construction contracts, professional team appointments, guarantees and bonds, collateral warranties and a range of ancillary documents.
• Advising on a range of procurement routes and the use of standard form contracts such as NEC, JCT, FIDIC and IChemE as well as bespoke agreements.
• Writing articles and presenting at internal and external seminars.
• Taking part in a range of business development activities to help further develop the practice across Scotland.

Candidate Requirements:

• Admitted as a lawyer to the Law Society of Scotland or England & Wales.
• Background in construction and infrastructure projects.

On Offer:

• Competitive basic salary (reviewed annually).
• Flexible, hybrid working policy.
• Generous bonus scheme.
• Private medical insurance.

To Apply:

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

David Thomson- Director

Edinburgh:  +44 (0) 131 450 7164

Glasgow:    +44 (0) 141 244 0260

Aberdeen:  +44 (0) 1224 502 044

London:     +44 (0)  203 174 2482

Dublin:      +353 (0) 1 699 1360

Email: david@thomsonlrc.com 

Role Profile:

• The role will involve work on distressed M&A, restructurings, enforcements, insolvencies and advisory work for boards of distressed companies and clients will include corporates, lenders, insolvency practitioners and law firms. 
• You will work closely with clients, lenders, administrators, and other stakeholders to deliver strategic solutions during times of financial distress, ensuring compliance with all relevant legislation while protecting client interests.
• Advise on corporate restructuring, business turnaround strategies, and formal insolvency processes (administration, liquidation, CVAs, schemes of arrangement, etc.).
• Act for a range of stakeholders, including creditors, debtors, insolvency practitioners, financial institutions, directors, and shareholders.
• Draft and negotiate restructuring agreements, security documents, and insolvency-related contracts.
• Conduct legal due diligence on distressed assets and businesses.
• Liaise with insolvency practitioners, regulators, and other advisors to coordinate complex matters.
• Provide strategic risk assessments and contingency planning advice.
• Represent clients in contentious insolvency proceedings, including asset recovery, director disqualification, and cross-border enforcement.
• Keep abreast of developments in insolvency law, case precedents, and regulatory changes.
• Support business development by maintaining strong client relationships and contributing to marketing initiatives.

Candidate Requirements:

• Qualified lawyer  with 5+ years’ PQE in restructuring & insolvency law.

• Strong technical knowledge of insolvency legislation, restructuring frameworks, and relevant case law.

• Experience advising across both corporate and personal insolvency matters.

• Skilled in managing both contentious and non-contentious insolvency work.

• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and advocacy skills.

• Commercial acumen and the ability to provide pragmatic, solutions-focused advice.

• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, including the ability to handle sensitive situations with discretion.

• Ability to manage multiple matters under tight deadlines.

• Experience working on cross-border insolvency matters.

• Established network within the insolvency and restructuring community.

• Track record of client development and relationship management.

On Offer:

Competitive salary and benefits - The firm also offer a progressive flexible working approach. 

To Apply:

For a confidential discussion, to request the job description or to apply, please contact:

David Thomson- Director

Tel: 0141 244 0260/ 0131 450 7164

Email: david@thomsonlrc.com 

Role Profile:

You will have the opportunity to take a leading role in a team that advises clients on strategy, managing risk and resolving disputes on, complex high value and often high-profile construction, infrastructure, and power projects.

The role will involve acting for a large number of the most significant Employer/Developer, Contractor and Consultant clients involved in these projects – across Court, Arbitration, Adjudication and ADR.

You will work with clients across the construction and infrastructure sectors, handling high-value disputes and complex claims. The role will focus on contentious matters, including litigation, arbitration, adjudication, and alternative dispute resolution (ADR).

This position offers the opportunity to advise on some of Scotland’s most significant construction projects, working closely with developers, contractors, subcontractors, consultants, and insurers.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of contentious construction matters, including court proceedings in the Sheriff Court and Court of Session.

• Represent clients in adjudication, arbitration, and mediation under Scottish and UK frameworks.

• Advise on claims relating to payment disputes, delays, defects, contract termination, and professional negligence.

• Draft, review, and negotiate pleadings, witness statements, and expert reports.

• Liaise with technical experts, counsel, and other stakeholders.

• Provide strategic advice on risk management and dispute avoidance.

• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of Scottish construction law, relevant case law, and statutory frameworks (including the Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act 1996 as amended in Scotland).

Essential Skills & Experience

• Qualified Solicitor in Scotland with a proven track record in construction litigation, arbitration, and/or adjudication.

• Strong understanding of construction contracts, including SBCC, NEC, JCT, and FIDIC forms.

• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and advocacy skills.

• Commercial awareness and the ability to manage client relationships effectively.

On Offer:

Competitive salary and benefits - The firm also offer a progressive flexible working approach. 

To Apply:

For a confidential discussion, to request the job description or to apply, please contact:

David Thomson- Director

Tel: 0141 244 0260/ 0131 450 7164

Email: david@thomsonlrc.com 

Leading international law firm, with an exceptional reputation for the banking & finance practice is looking to hire an additional Associate level lawyer to join their high-ranking team. This role can be based in Edinburgh or Glasgow with hybrid- working also available.

Role Profile:

Working as part of a highly innovative national team you will act for lenders and borrowers and will be responsible for all aspects of lending transactions. The team act for a wide range of funders including banks, insurers and debt funds and also act for some of the largest and most successful corporates in Scotland. The firm are interested in candidates who are qualified in Scotland and/or England & Wales. 

Candidate Requirements:

• Circa 2- 7 years PQE and a strong background in banking & finance law. Candidates from both private practice and in-house are invited to apply. 
• Broad knowledge of corporate banking law.
• Enthusiastic and knowledgable around trends and the impact of banking law. 
• Strong communication and organisational skills. 
• Strong client management skills.

On Offer:

Competitive salary and benefits including bonus, pension and private medical. The firm also offer a progressive flexible working approach. 

To Apply:

For a confidential discussion, to request the job description or to apply, please contact:

David Thomson- Director

Tel: 0141 244 0260/ 0131 450 7164

Email: david@thomsonlrc.com 

Financial Regulatory Lawyer

Location: Edinburgh
Practice Area: Financial Services Regulation
Position Type: Full-time / Permanent

Role Profile:

• Top-tier international law firm are seeking to hire a talented and commercially focused Financial Regulatory Lawyer to join their Tier-1 Ranking Financial Services team in Edinburgh.
• The successful candidate will advise a broad range of financial institutions and regulated businesses on UK and EU financial services regulation, with a particular focus on FCA and PRA regulatory frameworks.
• This role offers exposure to high-quality advisory, transactional, and contentious regulatory work, including regulatory change projects, governance matters, and regulatory investigations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Advising clients on UK financial services regulation, including FCA and PRA rules and guidance.
• Providing regulatory support on corporate transactions, restructurings, and financings.
• Advising on authorisations, variations of permission, and regulatory capital requirements.
• Advising on conduct risk, governance, SMCR, and compliance frameworks.
• Supporting clients on regulatory change initiatives (including UK reforms and retained EU law).
• Advising on regulatory investigations, enforcement matters, and skilled person reviews.
• Liaising with regulators, including the FCA and PRA.
• Drafting and reviewing policies, procedures, and regulatory disclosures.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues across corporate, banking, disputes, and employment teams.
• Contributing to business development, client training, and thought leadership.

Candidate Requirements:

• Qualified solicitor in Scotland, England & Wales, or another relevant jurisdiction (with UK regulatory experience).
• Circa NQ- 4 years’ PQE (flexible depending on experience).
• Candidate with strong transactional experience (corporate, banking, FS) who are interested in a move to a Financial Regulatory role are also invited to apply.
• Strong experience in financial services regulation within private practice, in-house, or a regulatory body.
• Good working knowledge of FCA Handbook, PRA Rulebook, and relevant legislation.
• Experience advising regulated firms such as banks, insurers, asset managers, investment firms, fintechs, or payment services providers.
• Excellent drafting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and client-facing abilities.

On Offer:

• High-quality financial regulatory work with leading clients, working in conjuction with a highly successful London based team, working on a national basis. 
• A supportive, collaborative, and inclusive team culture.
• Clear career progression and professional development.
• A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.

How to Apply:

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

David Thomson- Director

• Edinburgh:  +44 (0) 131 450 7164
• Glasgow:    +44 (0) 141 244 0260
• Aberdeen:  +44 (0) 1224 502 044
• London:     +44 (0)  203 174 2482
• Dublin:      +353 (0) 1 699 1360
• Mobile:      +44 (0)  775 380 9223
• Email:       david@thomsonlrc.com

Location: Glasgow/ Edinburgh 
Practice Area: Insolvency & Dispute Resolution
Position Type: Full-time / Permanent (Hybrid working available)

Role Profile:

• Highly successful and innovative Scottish law firm are seeking to hire an Insolvency Litigation Lawyer to join their growing Edinburgh office.
• The successful candidate will work on a wide range of contentious insolvency matters, advising insolvency practitioners, companies, directors, creditors, and other stakeholders in complex and high-value disputes.
• This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-regarded disputes team with exposure to high-quality work, significant client contact, and strong prospects for career development.

Responsibilities:

• Advising on contentious insolvency matters, including liquidations, administrations, and bankruptcies.
• Acting in litigation relating to wrongful trading, misfeasance, breach of fiduciary duty, and director disqualification.
• Pursuing and defending claims for preferences, gratuitous alienations, transactions at undervalue, and challenges to antecedent transactions.
• Acting for insolvency practitioners in asset recovery and enforcement actions.
• Advising creditors and directors on risk, strategy, and dispute resolution.
• Managing cases in the Sheriff Court, Court of Session, and other relevant forums.
• Drafting pleadings, court documents, and legal opinions.
• Working closely with colleagues across restructuring, banking, and corporate teams.
• Contributing to business development, client relationships, and thought leadership.

Candidate Requirements:

• Qualified solicitor in Scotland (or dual-qualified with relevant Scottish litigation experience).
• Circa 2-6 years PQE. 
• Strong background in litigation or dispute resolution- experience of insolvency litigation would be an advantage but not essential.
• Excellent analytical, drafting, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to manage a varied caseload and work to deadlines
• Strong client-facing and communication skills.

On Offer:

• On offer is a the chance to work on high-quality and varied insolvency litigation work in a supportive and collaborative team environment.
• A competitive salary and benefits package including bonus and pension. 
• Clear progression and career development opportunities.
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.

How to Apply:

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

David Thomson- Director

• Edinburgh:  +44 (0) 131 450 7164
• Glasgow:    +44 (0) 141 244 0260
• Aberdeen:  +44 (0) 1224 502 044
• London:     +44 (0)  203 174 2482
• Dublin:      +353 (0) 1 699 1360
• Mobile:      +44 (0)  775 380 9223
• Email:       david@thomsonlrc.com

Role Profile:

You will lead on the provision of first-class internal corporate governance support to the various companies, partnerships and trusts forming part of the firm across all its locations, working closely with the Chief Governance Officer and senior management.

This role is focused on providing governance support to the firm, consulting business and Business Services teams and will include:

Board & Committee Support

• Act as the lead day-to-day governance representative and shareholder point of contact.
• Become company secretary for various internal boards and committees.
• Organise and attend meetings and maintain the annual meeting schedule.
• Draft structured and coherent agendas and proactively forward plan for meetings so that all meeting packs are published on a timely basis with the right people in attendance.
• Draft accurate and detailed minutes and circulate promptly after meetings.
• Maintain constitutional documents and committee terms of reference and advise partners and senior management on their requirements.
• Maintain director and officer responsibility lists.
• Record, follow up on and proactively encourage progress from stakeholders on their action points and keep board and committee action point trackers up to date.
• Organise the annual general meeting including the preparation and issue of the notice of meeting and proxy forms.
• Co-ordinate the preparation and internal publication of the first annual report.
• Maintain and ensure compliance.
• Lead the annual in-house board effectiveness review process, analyse and report on officer feedback, present findings to boards and manage associated outcomes and actions.

Entity Management & Compliance

• Prepare and submit annual and event-driven filings and notifications with relevant company registries, regulators and law societies.
• Maintain statutory books and registers.
• Maintain non-statutory registers including registers of contracts entered into, conflicts of interest and directorships held.
• Respond to due diligence requests and questionnaires from clients, intermediaries and third parties and create and maintain a global due diligence request register.
• Arrange execution and approval or ratification of relevant documents (for example, tax returns and financial statements).
• Draft and execute the governance documentation required for key corporate actions such as distributions, dividends, capitalisations and buybacks.
• Prepare and deliver tailored inductions for new directors.
• Ensure correct procedures are followed especially in relation to voting and notification requirements under various constitutional documents.
• Provide governance support for the annual audit.

Projects

• Assist with the design and implementation of an enhanced internal governance framework across the law firm and Business Services. This framework will be based in part on the voluntary adoption of relevant parts of the UK Corporate Governance Code.
• Lead on governance projects including entity formations, corporate restructures, strike-offs, liquidations and implementation of delegated authority arrangements.
• Assist with managing the integration of new jurisdictions and legal entities.
• Assist with the ongoing development of a suite of global checklists and guidance notes for recurring company secretarial tasks and governance lifecycle events.
• Review the adequacy and global consistency of board reporting arrangements.
• Lead on the introduction of a new process to review the effectiveness of our committees.
• Contribute to the creation of a Governance Manual covering all Mourant entities.

Additional Duties

• Draft the documentation required for ordinary course partner level joiners and leavers based on approved templates.
• Prepare and send internal notifications required under constitutional documents.
• Ensure correct procedures are followed especially in relation to voting and notification requirements under various constitutional documents.
• Assist with the maintenance of various shareholder level policies and procedures.
• Maintain the global structure chart and circulate to relevant stakeholders.
• Maintain the corporate governance and regulatory calendar which tracks key global deadlines.
• Maintain the governance record which summarises relevant corporate information for our in-house companies.
• Ensure the group's trademark registrations are kept in good standing including submitting periodic trademark renewals and assisting with registration of new trademarks.

Candidate Requirements:

• The ideal candidate is a current or former UK qualified corporate lawyer (Associate or Senior Associate level) who is keen to pursue an in-house career specialising in corporate governance. Strong practical knowledge of company law is essential.
• Prior experience of working in a company secretarial or in-house governance role within a regulated professional services environment is advantageous.
• Being a Chartered Secretary or Chartered Governance Professional is advantageous, however, we would fund and support you to complete the Chartered Governance Institute's Chartered Governance Qualifying Programme if you have not already done this.
• Working knowledge of Viewpoint, Document Management Systems (Worksite) and Board Intelligence or equivalent systems and platforms is advantageous.
• Highly organised, proactive and diligent and able to manage a diverse and complex workload in a fast-paced working environment.
• Sensitive to the requirements of working in a law firm environment and able to maintain high levels of confidentiality and discretion and demonstrate good judgement.
• Enthusiastic and approachable with a calm and confident manner.
• Task oriented nature with exceptional completer-finisher skills.
• Proactively identifies opportunities for continuous improvement and process efficiency including increasing our usage of AI and tech solutions for governance tasks.
• Curious and inquisitive and able to identify and investigate potential issues and solve them.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

On Offer:

On offer is a competitive salary and benefits package and a company that offers excellent work/life balance with both hybrid and remote-working options available. 

To Apply:

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

David Thomson- Director

London: +44 (0) 203 174 2482

Edinburgh: +44 (0) 131 450 7164

Email: david@thomsonlrc.com 

National law firm is looking to add to their team with the hire of additional lawyers to join their high-profile Defender Insurance Team. 

Role Profile:

• The Defender Insurance team provides a full, expert service in defending public (PL) and employers' liability (EL) claims, across the private sector and the public sector.  The team is second-to-none in providing litigation defence services in these and other specialist Casualty areas and operate on a national basis with dedicated commercial insurance, motor, disease, regulatory and public sector teams and as part of a wider specialism we have a dedicated Casualty Fraud team.
• You will work in a dedicated insurance team based out of Glasgow with your own varied caseload of predominantly pre and litigated disease claims as well as EL/PL claims, motor/fraud and assist with high value and complex claims- The firm receive direct instructions from both insureds and insurers, as well as local authorities.
• You will be responsible for the running of the day to day of your cases including liaising with clients, opponents, court, witnesses and undertaking your own liability investigations. 

Main Responsibilities:

• Predominantly PI including EL, PL and Disease and Motor.
• Work as part of a team providing a comprehensive range of legal advice and representation to the team’s clients.
• Assist the Team Manager and other Partners with their cases, client development, client training, networking and potentially public speaking where required.
• Complete MI procedures as and when required.
• Achieve set financial and chargeable targets.
• Ensure relevant deadlines, SLAs, quality measures and KPI’s are adhered to.
• Comply with relevant policies and procedures.

About You

Ideally you will have previous experience and a genuine and demonstrable interest in the above area of work. As the role is varied, we are looking for you to have a flexible approach to the work you do and be able to adapt to different tasks.

Ideally you will have the following experience:

• Previous experience at managing the defence of EL/PL casualty claims is essential.
• Previous experience at managing the defence of motor/fraud/disease claims is desirable.
• Excellent knowledge of Court of Session and Sheriff Court procedure preferable.
• Experience of handling own caseload.
• Good influencing skills.
• Good communication skills.

On Offer:

• On offer is a highly competitive salary and benefits package including bonus, pension and hybrid-working. 

To Apply:

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

David Thomson- Director

Telephone: 0141 244 0260

Email: david@thomsonlrc.com

Having recently been appointed to run one of the most significant litigation matters in Australia, they are on the look out for the best lawyers across the globe. You will join a fast paced and broad practice, acting on a range of general commercial litigation matters, including for corporations as well as directors and officers in securities claims and class actions, general corporate/financial services disputes, regulatory investigations, civil penalty proceedings pursued by ASIC and other regulators, and criminal prosecutions arising from alleged misconduct in financial markets.

Candidate Requirements:

• A solid general commercial litigation/ dispute resolution background gained from a leading UK/Irish law firm;
• Experience working with and analysing high volume data sets and evidence on cross border basis;
• Excellent drafting skills;
• Strong academics.

On Offer:

On offer is a highly competitive salary and benefits package including relocation. The firm will also provide visa sponsorship, 

To Apply:

For a confidential discussion about this position to apply, or if you are contemplating a move to Australia please get in touch with:

David Thomson- Director

+44 (0) 203 174 2482

+353 (0) 1 699 1360

Email: david@thomsonlrc.com 

 Role Profile:

• The Real Estate team in London forms an integral and seamless part of an award-winning practice which spans a complete range of real estate services to clients, from development, joint ventures, structured investments, acquisitions and disposals, landlord and tenant, retail and real estate finance to construction and property litigation.
• The team combines a deep and current legal expertise with sophisticated marketplace knowledge and industry expertise and acts for the full spectrum of stakeholders.
• Additionally with the global expansion of the firm over recent years has provided an international angle to the real estate practice.
• The team are looking to hire a Senior Associate with experience in general commercial real estate transactional work- The team works on a wide variety of real estate transactions, both domestic UK transactions and supporting activities of the firm's global clients. 

Candidate Requirements:

• Proven transactional background, preferably with asset management experience.
• Investment based disposals and acquisitions (including corporate share acquisitions). 
• Working with a project team including construction, tax, finance, corporateand planning colleagues both within the UK and internationally.
• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating commercial real estate documents such as sale/purchase contracts, transfers, easements, licences and agreements for lease and leases.
• Dealing with the usual real estate due diligence requirements such as the preparation/review of certificates/reports on title.
• Carrying out asset management and portfolio management work and providing general landlord/tenant leasing advice.
• A general understanding of development transactions would be useful, but not essential.

On Offer:

On offer is a highly competitive salary and benefits package.

To Apply:

To arrange a confidential discussion about this position or to apply, please contact:

David Thomson- Director

London: +44 (0) 203 174 2482

Email: david@thomsonlrc.com

Role Profile:

As one of the UK's largest real estate groups, the team act across the industry for corporate occupiers, developers, banks, investors and public bodies. The team are active in the future energy market, advising on over 30% of all UK solar renewables projects and working on some of the UK's major energy infrastructure projects. The firm are looking to hire an Associate to join their growing Future Energy team which will involve providing real estate advice to clean energy development projects. This is a niche team with genuine career progression also on offer.

This role would be a great platform for a junior lawyer to get involved in all aspects of a vast array of transactions and gain significant experience with the benefit of the support available from a number of senior team members. Day to day you can expect to be involved with:

• Dealing with drafting option agreements and leases on a wide range of clean energy projects (including wind, solar, battery storage, electric vehicles and hydro);
• Undertaking due diligence on these projects to include a review of title, enquiries and searches as well as the preparation of title reports and Certificates of Title;
• Acting in relation to the financing of clean energy projects and large-scale acquisitions/disposals which will involve working with individuals in our corporate, banking, construction, planning and regulatory disciplines;
• To maintain and improve relations with existing clients.

Candidate Requirements:

• Experience as a qualified Real Estate lawyer- Exposure to Clean/ Future energy matters would be highly desirable but not essential;
• A forward thinker, with excellent analytical, communication and organisational skills, you will be self-motivated with the ability to manage workloads and deadlines
• Commercially aware with enthusiasm for business development, and an appetite for keeping up-to-date with the latest developments in your practice area and sector focus;
• An understanding of your client’s business needs, and act in the best interest of the firm and the client;
• Ambitious and enthusiastic team player, able to support senior fee earners and contribute to our collaborative culture;
• A desire to learn and develop legal skills in the area of commercial property/ renewable energy. 

On Offer:

Competitive salary and benefits including bonus, pension and private medical. The firm also offer a progressive flexible working approach. 

To Apply:

For a confidential discussion, to request the job description or to apply, please contact:

David Thomson- Director

Tel: 0141 244 0260

Email: david@thomsonlrc.com 

Role Responsibilities:

• Drafting of documentation relating to incorporation of companies and limited liability partnerships;
• Supporting colleagues in transactional matters, including drafting supporting documentation such as Companies House forms, board minutes, resolutions and share certificates;
• Carrying out relevant company and limited partnership searches, and, where required, appropriate research, for colleagues across the firm;
• Providing guidance and support to clients, both internal and external, in respect of the company secretarial aspects of their companies and, where necessary, on other transactional related matters; and
• Providing guidance and support to clients, both internal and external, in relation to the People with Significant Control regime for companies, LLPs and Scottish limited partnerships.

Candidate Requirements:

• Experience in a company secretarial role is essential, preferably in a legal/professional services environment;
• Ideally hold a paralegal qualification in Company Law/accreditation with the Law Society of Scotland in Company Secretarial Practice;
• Working knowledge of Diligent Entities (or an equivalent company secretarial software package) is desirable; and 
• Ability to build and maintain good relationships with colleagues.

On Offer:

A competitive salary and benefits package. T

To Apply: 

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

David Thomson, Director

Edinburgh: 0131 450 7164

Glasgow: 0141 244 0260

Email: david@thomsonlrc.com 

The Dispute Resolution team advise on a range of offshore and international litigation and disputes and this can include:

• Banking Disputes
• Insolvency
• Corporate Disputes
• Employment
• Data Protection
• Asset Tracing
• Partnership Disputes
• Medical negligence
• Personal Injury
• Professional Negligence 
• Regulatory Investigation

Candidate Requirements:

The firm are interested in speaking with lawyers with circa 1-2 years PQE and qualified in England & Wales or Scotland. You will ideally have a broad dispute resolution background but candidates with a contentious specialism are also invited to apply. 

On Offer:

On offer is a competitive salary and benefits package as well as assistance with relocation and housing. 

To Apply:

For a confidential discussion or to apply, please click on the apply button or contact us:

David Thomson- Director

Telephone: 0141 244 0260

Email: david@thomsonlrc.com 

Role Profile:

• This busy team is an integral part of the Global Loans Practice Group and the team members work alongside their London colleagues advising a wide range of high profile clients from banks, credit funds to private equity houses and institutional investors on both domestic and complex multi-jurisdictional deals.
• The successful candidate would play a key role in the expansion of the range of transactional banking services that the team provides to its clients from the Glasgow office- This represents an exciting opportunity to be part of a developing, strategic practice with plenty of scope for personal and career development.
• You will work closely with high calibre clients and colleagues in Glasgow, London and throughout the firm's global network and can expect to have exposure to a wide range of high quality transactions.

The global loans practice offers specialist advice on:

• Buy-outs and other acquisition finance transactions;
• Real estate finance;
• Infrastructure financings;
• Investment fund and warehousing financings;
• Restructuring and refinancings;
• Asset backed lending;
• Strategic and impaired value debt purchases, including loan portfolio sales;
• Secured and unsecured lending transactions; and
• Treasury products generally. 

Responsibilities: 

• You would typically act on all elements of a financing from term sheet stage, through to closing and post-closing.
• Your specific areas of responsibility will be to draft and negotiate term sheets, security documents, intercreditor agreements and facilities agreements, ensuring a smooth process to transaction close.
• You will be expected to have a desire to build client relationships and develop your own internal and external networks with support and guidance from the partners and wider team. 
• You would also be expected to manage projects that have been assigned to you, and liaise closely with colleagues, clients, counterparties and other advisers.
• You would be working as part of a committed and inspired friendly team that enjoys its work and considers itself a leader in its field of practice- All members of the team have frequent client contact.

Essential skills and experience:

• Qualified junior to mid-level lawyer with experience from private practice or in-house;
• Strong general banking transactional experience; acting on all elements of a financing from term sheet stage through to closing and post-closing;
• Enthusiasm to innovate and play a part in building the transactional banking offering in Glasgow; an adaptable person who is a fast learner;
• A team-player who can work effectively with colleagues at all levels;
• Client facing experience and the ability to understand and respond effectively to client needs;
• Experience of negotiating with counterparts; and
• A commercial approach.

On Offer:

The firm currently offer one of the most competitive salary and benefits packages in Scotland.

To Apply: 

For a confidential discussion about this position or to apply, please contact:

David Thomson- Director

Glasgow: 0141 244 0260

Email: david@thomsonlrc.com

Role Profile:

The team  have an impressive track record in competition and regulatory investigations, competition litigation and follow-on damages cases as well as utility regulation (water/energy and telecoms).  They continue to attract a string of high profile matters including: 

• Advising leading games developers on competition law and merger clearances at EU and CMA levels.
• Advising ScottishPower on their appeal against Ofgem to the Competition and Markets Authority.
• Advising on some of the largest generation projects in the UK, including offshore wind farms.
• Advising on a range of regulatory investigations by UK regulators.
• Advising on cutting edge energy sector developments including hydrogen and CCUS.

Candidate Requirements: 

• The successful candidates will have a sound knowledge and understanding of competition law and/or utilities regulation and a proven track record of presenting clear legal advice to a range of clients.  
• This  a client facing role with significant opportunity in this group to make your mark and develop you legal and client skills in cutting edge cases.  

On Offer:

On offer is a competitive salary and benefits package and the chance to join a highly reputable real estate team.

To Apply:

For a confidential discussion about this position or to apply, please contact:

David Thomson, Director 

Telephone: 0141 244 0260 or 0131 450 7164

Email: david@thomsonlrc.com 

This is a Commercial Contracts/TMT role with a difference- The Digital Economy Transactions Group as it looks to position itself at the forefront of digitalisation of industry advising traditional players in the telecoms, media and technology sectors, as well as more widely on the issues faced by all businesses in the face of the disruption and new opportunities brought about by the developing Digital Economy.

Commercial contracts is a core element of digitalisation, and also a core requirement of the business-as-usual and the firms clients as they seek to focus on wider projects to further their strategic aims. The role will focus on commercial contracts expertise, but also with opportunities to develop TMT and data skills as part of the wider Digital Economy Transactions team.

This role will provide direct "on the ground" assistance to clients in areas of commercial contracts and TMT work, as well as playing a critical role in the support of the firm's internationally renowned Corporate Transactions team, dealing with separation and strategic commercial aspects of some of the leading deals in the M&A market. The work performed by the Legal team in Glasgow is primarily assisting clients from the London office (and, in some circumstances, clients from Australian offices). Accordingly this role provides a fantastic opportunity to lawyers who are interested in doing "City work" while based out of Glasgow.

Candidate Requirements:

• Previous experience in a wide range of commercial contract activity, including (for example) supply contracts, agency and distribution agreements, terms and conditions of purchase and sale, transitional services agreements, consultancy agreements, IP, IT and software licensing agreements, and an understanding of the key specialist areas within each of these contracts including data protection and privacy provisions;
• Have private practice experience or in-house experience in a role which has involved a significant element of drafting and negotiation of a broad range of commercial contracts;
• Be technically strong;
• Be a real team player; and
• Although not essential, previous experience in TMT (and specifically IT) related work and qualification in English law would be beneficial.

On Offer:

Highly competitive salary and benefits package. 

To Apply:

For a confidential discussion about this position or to apply, please contact:

David Thomson, Director

0141 244 0260

david@thomsonlrc.com 

Role Profile:

• Working as part of this highly regarded Banking and Finance practice, you will have the opportunity to work on a variety of transactional and advisory work, including real estate finance, structured finance, leveraged finance and corporate funding. 
• The Banking and Finance practice is ranked as Band 1 in the Legal Directories and frequently advises lender, borrower and sponsor clients on high profile finance transactions. In this role you will have the opportunity to work within one of the largest banking teams in Scotland with specialists who have a reputation for involvement in market leading and innovative financing deals.

Responsibilities: 

• Advising clients on banking matters including drafting and negotiating loan and security documentation and legal opinions associated with different types of finance.
• Conducting legal research and producing papers for client advice and/or wider publication.
• Assisting clients to meet their overall business objectives through being a part of a firmwide sector focussed group.
• Managing and supervising the work of more junior members of the team.
• Project managing transactional work and working with other Practice Areas on multi-disciplinary matters.
• Participating in and contributing to the business development activities of the team, practice area and firm.

Candidate Requirements:

• Fully qualified lawyer with 4+ PQE and a background in Banking & Finance law.
• Interest and enthusiasm for finance work.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Adapts style of communication appropriately when dealing with colleagues and clients.
• Takes personal responsibility to learn on the job and keep knowledge up to date.
• Shows understanding of clients' needs and tailor's advice appropriately.
• Strong drafting and written communication skills.

On Offer:

On offer is a highly competitive salary and benefits package.

To Apply:

For a confidential discussion or to apply, please contact:

David Thomson- Director

Telephone: 0131 450 7164

Email: david@thomsonlrc.com

The corporate team advises across a broad range of industry sectors including energy and infrastructure, financial services, insurance, healthcare, fintech, communications, leisure and gaming, manufacturing, banks, transport and real estate. The team handle transactions with international content including large, multi-jurisdictional deals and assist with structuring transactions to accommodate different international regulatory requirements. This is an ambitious team, looking to build on the extremely successful practice that already exists by adding team members with the same passion and drive for the industry as them.

Candidate Requirements:

• Mid-level associate with between 1-6 years post qualification corporate transactional experience across a wide range of matters;
• Experience with supporting high growth and emerging businesses on fundraisings and convertible loan arrangements would be an advantage;
• Enthusiastic team-player who can work effectively with colleagues at all levels;
• Willingness to learn new skills and expand technical knowledge beyond core transactional skills;
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal;
• Client facing experience and the ability to understand and respond effectively to client needs;
• Technically excellent with strong attention to detail and well-developed analytical and drafting skills;
• Commercial approach and an ability to advise and negotiate in an considered, confident and authoritative manner across a wide variety of contractual arrangements;
• Passion for delivering outstanding outcomes for clients in innovative ways.

On Offer:

Highly competitive salary and benefits package. 

To Apply:

For a confidential discussion about this position or to apply, please contact:

David Thomson, Director

0141 244 0260

david@thomsonlrc.com 

Level: Newly Qualified - 4 years PQE

Location: Fully Remote-Working 

Leading national law firm is looking to hire an English Qualified Personal & Family Wills & Estates lawyer to work on a fully remote basis. 

Role Profile:

• As part of a highly successful private client team, you will be involved in providing ongoing advice to a wide range of private clients. In addition to advising on English wills, powers of attorney, estate and trust administration, you can expect to be involved in advising clients on a wide range of complex matters including, estate planning for high-net-worth clients and cross border work. The experienced team act for a range of clients, including individuals, trustees, and executors, from all over the UK and beyond. You will be able to draw on the expertise of specialists from across the firm where necessary. 
• The Personal team works in close collaboration with the family, tax, corporate, litigation and real estate teams to deliver a complete service to clients. You will also play a key role in the growth of the business by building and maintaining effective client relationships.

Core Tasks:

You will have the opportunity to experience a wide range of work as follows.

• Drafting wills and powers of attorney.
• All aspects of trust and estate administration.
• Estate planning including the setting up and winding up of trusts.
• Assisting with clients’ tax planning advice.
• Providing advice to high-net-worth clients and assisting their ongoing needs.
• Advising on cross border tax and succession issues.
• Taking the lead on client relationships with appropriate support.
• Assisting other members of the team with specific tasks as they may require.
• Working closely with colleagues in other teams on large, cross-departmental instructions.
• Active involvement in building the business through proactive business development activities linked to the practice area's strategic plan.

Person Specification:

• Newly qualified - 4 years post-qualified with private client/ wills/ estates/ family law experience. 
• Qualified in England and Wales.
• STEP qualification is desirable but not essential.
• Strong technical skillset.
• Genuine interest and enthusiasm for private client work.
• Experience of dealing with complex and challenging issues.
• Able to demonstrate a solution driven approach when challenges arise.
• Ability to understand clients’ needs and tailor and present advice appropriately.
• A strong desire to understand the practice area’s key clients, their requirements, and the challenges they face.
• Committed to highest level of client care and service.
• Motivated to develop technical knowledge and ability in new areas of practice, with internal support and external training as required.
• Ability to use initiative to manage own workload and assist with that of other legal colleagues ensuring quality at all times.

Desired Skills:

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to adapt style as appropriate when dealing with colleagues and clients.
• Strong interpersonal skills and experience working effectively as part of team.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Sound legal knowledge.
• Sound commercial and financial skills including taking responsibility for regular billing, WIP and AR management.
• Excellent client relationship management skills with a strong commitment to first class service delivery.
• Ability to work efficiently and deliver to deadlines whilst managing multiple tasks and competing priorities.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Please note this role is fully remote, unless you are based in Scotland and therefore could wok from one of our Scottish offices.

On Offer:

On offer is a competitive salary and benefits package and remote-working arrangement. 

To Apply:

For a confidential discussion about this position or to apply, please contact:

David Thomson- Director

Telephone: +44 (0) 131 450 7164

Email: david@thomsonlrc.com

Role Profile:

The Real Estate team is regarded as one of the highest ranking teams in Scotland, working with an impressive portfolio of clients across the UK, notably working with banks, developers, institutional funders, renewables, property companies, retail and leisure. 

Candidate Requirements:

The firm are interested in Partner level real estate lawyers looking to join a first class team and a role where you will play a vital role in the strategic growth of the department in Scotland.

On Offer:

On offer is a highly competitive Partner level salary and benefits package. 

To Apply:

For a confidential discussion about this position or to apply, please contact:

David Thomson, Director

Telephone: 0131 450 7164

Email: david@thomsonlrc.com 

Role Overview:

• This is an opportunity to work with one of the largest IP teams in the UK advising a wide range of life sciences, blue chip technology, manufacturing, and retail companies on business critical IP litigation, as well as all aspects of the exploitation and enforcement of their intellectual property rights. 
• The Intellectual property contentious team is involved in precedent setting actions before the High Court, Court of Appeal, Supreme Court and CJEU in both hard and soft IP. They have been involved in 3 cases before the Supreme Court as well as references to the CJEU and are developing a strong pan-EU offering in respect of the Unified Patent Court (UPC). 
• The contentious and non-contentious intellectual property work is done in a standalone, unitary IP team which services its own clients as well as those of the wider firm. The work includes advising clients on freedom to operate, strategic business critical litigation, managing their intellectual property and optimising their returns and investment. It also includes advising on potential collaborations with third parties and on the IP aspects of the sale or purchase of businesses. 
• A substantial number of the team have science backgrounds in a wide range of disciplines. Coupled with legal expertise, this puts the team as one of the leaders in handling challenging IP disputes. In addition, the team has extensive experience of specialist sectors such as life sciences, energy, AI, retail, ICT, financial services and automotive to list but a few.
• Many of the matters which the team handles include an international element and there is a considerable knowledge base within the team concerning practices and the variety of ways disputes are handled in other jurisdictions, as well as regular opportunities to collaborate with IP colleagues across Pinsent Masons' international offices. Such knowledge is essential where cross-border factors are involved or forum shopping is an issue.
• A number of the IP team also have expertise in the high tech space and we have been retained by clients such as Fujitsu, World Bank Group, Safran, Amadeus, Orsted and Scottish Power in relation to patent matters. 
• The IP team works for a variety of high profile clients across a number of different sectors, including life sciences, advanced manufacturing, technology, financial services and energy. They operate as a national team within the firm and there is scope and opportunity to work with lawyers and for clients across all of our UK and International offices. 
• The team is committed to technical excellence, quality and outstanding client service and your continued development and learning will be our priority. 
• On offer is also a first-class training and career development programme. 

Candidate Requirements:

• You will have been working in a well regarded patent litigation practice, have significant experience of handling patent involving complex technologies, but must also be willing to work on matters across a range of subject matter. Experience of opinion, and / or contentious work is required.
• You will be a team player, able to forge strong working relationships with colleagues in an agile environment.
• You will be technically strong and able to exercise good commercial judgment.
• You will have the strong interpersonal skills necessary to develop strong relationships with clients and market contacts and across the wider firm. 

On Offer: 

On offer is a highly competitive salary and benefits package including: bonus, pensions and flexible benefits. 

To Apply:

For a confidential discussion about this position or to apply, please contact:

David Thomson- Director

0203 174 2482

david@thomsonlrc.com

Our client is a high-ranking Australian firm who are looking to hire an Employment lawyer to join their dynamic team based in Sydney.

The firm will provide full visa sponsorship, relocation allowance and a competitive salary and benefits package.

Role Profile:

You will joining an established employment law practice group with an exceptional reputation in the Australian market. This is a full-service firm with a range of private and public sector organisations, not-for-profits and individuals across a range of sectors.

The Employment Team is looking for an Associate or Senior Associate ideally, with 4-8 years experience. This team service the full spectrum of employment law needs of private sector employers and all three tiers of government. In this role you will have the opportunity to work across a broad range of areas including employment, industrial relations and discrimination. The team also works in all of the tribunals and courts.

The role will be diverse and you will advise on a range of employment law matters including:

• Industrial relations;
• Employment law disputes;
• Employment & Consultancy agreements;
• Compliance;
• Health & Safety;
• Redundancies;
• Dismissals.

Candidate Requirements:

• You will have circa 4-8 years PQE and a strong background in Employment law.
• Ideally you will have gained experience working in a leading law firm environment.
• You will have a passion for Employment law.

On Offer:

• Competitive Salary + Benefits
• Visa Sponsorship
• Relocation Assistance
• Excellent Work/Life Balance

To Apply:

For a confidential discussion about this position or to apply, please contact:

David Thomson- Director

Telephone: +44 (0) 203 174 2482

Email: david@thomsonlrc.com

The responsibilities will include:

• Liaising with client, third parties and solicitors, keeping clients up to date with the progression of their cases, updating reports and dealing with correspondence,
• Dealing with all types - Fast track and Multi-track cases.
• Reviewing all evidence and establishing prospects of success
• Reviewing and valuing injury claim
• Preparing witness statements
• Drafting Court proceedings
• Drafting various relevant court documents
• Reviewing and valuing credit hire and other special damage
• Complying with court directions
• Dealing with applications and court hearings
• Negotiating settlement

Requirements:

• Solid background in personal injury and ideally with experience of RTA.
• You should have excellent communication skills and be looking join an ambitious and growing law firm. 
• Experience of mentoring junior lawyers would be an advantage but not essential. 

To Apply:

For a confidential discussion about this position or to apply please contact:

David Thomson, Director

Glasgow: 0141 244 0260

Email: david@thomsonlrc.com 

Role Profile:

• The Investment Funds team of this leading law firm acts for fund managers on the full range of their investment funds work, including fund structuring, formation and investment work with a focus on key sectors including real estate, energy, infrastructure, debt and buy-out funds. Additionally, they advise large asset owners on their investment into fund structures and on secondary transactions.
• The Investment Funds team also works closely with their tax team to provide the full service of legal advice for the structuring and establishment of funds.  
• The Funds team is a part of the financial services group and therefore has the full support of a team of regulatory lawyers to provide advice on the related financial regulation aspects of fund raising - e.g. financial promotion and AIFMD.
• The current team includes experienced partners with in-depth experience of all aspects of fund raising, including funds established in the Channel Islands, Luxembourg, Mauritius and the Cayman Islands- they also have a strong investment funds presence in their Dublin office which, together with our existing UK team, gives rise to exciting opportunities, particularly following Brexit.

The role will involve:

• Drafting constitutional documentation of funds including limited partnership agreements, unit trust deeds and shareholder agreements;
• Drafting and negotiating ancillary documentation such as management agreements and administration agreements;
• Advising on carried interest arrangements;
• Reviewing marketing material;
• High level advice on UK financial regulation as it relates to investment funds (specifically a familiarity with AIFMD and the UK's financial promotion regime);
• Negotiating fund documentation with investors and dealing with side letter requests;
• Drafting LLP agreements in relation to setting up new managers;
• Dealing with offshore law firms and administrators;
• Reviewing fund documentation for institutional investors and preparing user friendly reports;
• Negotiating with fund counsel when acting for investors (either as cornerstone investor or as a minority investor) and ideally when acting for UK pension funds; and
• discussing new funds with both start-up and experienced managers.

Candidate Requirements:

• Circa 1-5 years PQE and prior experience of investment funds;
• Team player; 
• Ambitious lawyer looking to join a dynamic and innovative law firm. 

On Offer:

​A highly competitive salary and benefits package and the chance to work with a leading Scottish firm. 

To Apply:

For a confidential discussion about this position or to apply please contact:

David Thomson, Director

Edinburgh: 0131 450 7164

Glasgow:   0141 244 0260

Email: david@thomsonlrc.com

Role Profile:

The TMT team has a strong focus on clients in the firm's global sectors of Advanced Manufacturing and Technology, Financial Services, and Energy, particularly institutional and blue chip clients, technology suppliers and customers seeking digital solutions and innovation. The team is focussed on key client propositions, such as MedTech, InfraTech, FinTech and Big Data, which interface to a wide range of sectors, such as infrastructure and construction, energy and real estate. This is a dynamic team where every team member can make his or her own mark.  Our lawyers are a key part of the team's development and are able to take responsibility for leading on projects, developing and leading client relationships, contributing to the team's business development plans, focusing on sector activity and supporting the growth of more junior team members.

The role is wide-ranging and will include:

• Acting for customers and suppliers on their digital, technology outsourcing, business change projects, sourcing, and telecommunications related deals;
• Developing ongoing relationships with an existing client base as well as assisting with bids and pitch presentations for new opportunities;
• Developing close working relationships as part of an international team;
• Taking an active role in our campaigns and the development of our products.

Candidate Requirements:

• Technically excellent and with previous TMT experience of at least 2 years with an established private practice firm or large in-house practice;
• Enthusiastic and a team player;
• Self starter, commercially aware and client focused;
• Interest in technology issues, using this to support business development;
• Strong academic background, excellent communication and organisational skill

On Offer:

• Competitive Salary and Benefits package. 
• Longstanding tier 1 rated technology and outsourcing team.
• Market leading, dynamic and growing international team- opportunity to work with colleagues who are leading specialists in the TMT sector.
• ​First class training and career development programme.
• Early responsibility and opportunities to develop client relationships.

To discuss this role in confidence, to request the full job description or to apply, please contact: 

David Thomson, Director

Tel: 0131 450 7164

Email: david@thomsonlrc.com 

Role Profile:

Our client is an award-winning Scottish law firm with offices in both Scotland and London and they are looking to hire a junior level lawyer with circa 2-5 years PQE to join their Banking team based in Edinburgh. 

The firm offers 'City" quality transactional banking work where you will work mostly for borrowers and dealing primarily with London law firms. The work will include:

• Corporate Lending;
• Leveraged Finance;
• Property Finance:
• Fund Finance.

Candidate Requirements:

• 2+ years PQE and a strong background in transactional banking. 
• Candidates should be seeking a client-facing role and should have excellent client management skills.

On Offer:

The firm offers a highly attractive salary and benefits package (best in the Scottish market) and are also open to flexible working arrangements. 

To Apply:

If you wish to Apply for this position please click on the Apply Button below or if you wish to contact us to discuss this role in confidence, please contact:

David Thomson, Director

Tel: 0131 450 7164

Email: david@thomsonlrc.com 

Role Profile:

The successful candidate will be joining an innovative and market leading firm with a growing practice who will be involved in all aspects of restructuring and insolvency matters, including contentious matters. The role will involve a broad range of responsibilities including but not limited to the following:

• Advising a varied international and domestic client base on all restructuring and insolvency matters, and contentious and non – contentious restructurings.
• Interpreting, analysing and advising clients on relevant legal principles and advising clients on practical and effective solutions and strategies.
• Proactively assist in developing and expanding client relationships important to the Firm’s success.

Candidate Requirements:

• You have a high level of technical expertise and superior drafting skills.
• You are client focused and committed to consistently delivering excellent work product.
• You can manage a diverse workload and deliver commercially focused advice with minimal supervision.
• You are willing to lead and develop junior lawyers.
• You are hardworking and resilient.
• You will thrive in a busy department where you will have the opportunity to take a leading role in an established and market leading restructuring and insolvency practice.

On Offer:

On offer is a highly competitive salary & benefits package. 

To Apply:

For a confidential discussion about this position or to apply, please contact:

David Thomson- Director

Telephone: +353 (0) 1 699 1360 

Email: david@thomsonlrc.com

Role Profile:

This is an opportunity to join a highly successful corporate team with a leading UK practice to work with UK and International clients working a high-ranking corporate team. The role will work closely with a specialist Partner and will advise on corporate matters across a range of sectors including: technology, life science, energy, FMCG and financial services. Corporate matters will include:

• M&A;
• Private Equity;
• Joint Ventures;
• Commercial Contracts. 

Candidate Requirements:

• Qualified lawyer with 1+ years PQE, ideally with a background in general corporate or corporate finance. 
• Strong communication skills and able to manage a varied workload of corporate transactions. 

On Offer:

The firm offers a highly attractive salary and benefits package and are also open to flexible working arrangements. 

To Apply:

For a confidential discussion about this position or to apply, please contact:

David Thomson, Director

Tel: 0131 450 7164

Email: david@thomsonlrc.com 

Role Profile:

• The Competition, EU & Trade Group advises clients on the full range of UK and EU competition law issues from merger control and national security, to antitrust investigations and competition litigation.
• The team also advises on consumer law enforcement, State aid and subsidy control, public procurement and international trade law. We understand the nuances of how competition authorities operate in different industries, advising on market-leading matters.

Candidate Requirements:

• The firm are looking for a candidate to work on EU and UK competition law matters.
• They will not be expected to advise on consumer law, State aid/subsidy control, public procurement law or international trade law though additional experience of those areas is also welcome.
• The firm are interested in candidates from leading City, international or national firms in the UK or Brussels, in-house lawyers from industry or any of the competition regulators.
• Candidates must be technically excellent and have experience in a number of the following competition law sub-practice areas: merger control, National Security & Investment Act, antitrust investigations and advisory including cartels, vertical agreements, abuse of a dominant position, competition law compliance, market studies and investigations, and competition litigation. They should be willing to handle a mix of competition work in these areas. 
• Experience of the energy, financial services, technology or life sciences / pharmaceutical sectors would be of strong interest.
• The firm are looking for a candidate who is confident and articulate with a passion for competition law, and willing to take a lead role on matters and client relationships with appropriate partner support.

On Offer:

On offer is a highly competitive salary and benefits package included bonus and pension. 

To Apply:

For a confidential discussion about this position or to apply, please contact:

David Thomson- Director

Telephone: +44 (0) 203 174 2482

Email: david@thomsonlrc.com 

Role Profile:

• Provides full range of commercial and corporate legal services, in the area of operated activities to meet the needs of the Company and protect its legal and commercial interests, including detailed advice and guidance to colleagues on specific matters based on a full understanding of the topic and detailed options and consequences to enable the client to take the optimum legal and commercial decision.
• Drafts and negotiates a wide variety of international legal agreements and contracts to comply with applicable laws, meets the needs of clients and protects the Group’s legal and commercial interests.
• Co-ordinates and prioritizes a large and varied workload, managing large amounts of documentation and securing inputs from multiple sources of varying disciplines to ensure that projects are satisfactorily completed on time and within applicable budgets.
• The Legal Counsel focuses all talent and energy on the Company to make sure that all its activities adhere to law and the relevant agreements by giving legal advice and monitoring all
• applicable legal aspects.
• Knowledge and observance of Company’s HSE policy, rules and procedures.
• Participation to HSE activities and global improvement.
• Follows up/analysis of HSE legal framework in Qatar.
• Participation in company Emergency Management Team activities (including participation in exercises and taking turn of the Legal duty phone on rota).

Required Qualifications:

• Must hold a current practicing certificate (preferable in a Commonwealth Jurisdiction)- the company are particularly interested in UK qualified lawyers. 

Required Experience:

• Significant experience of providing legal support to a contracts & procurement / sourcing division: covering preparation of call for tender, supplier due diligence, negotiation, contract drafting / preparation and review, drafting and reviewing contractual correspondence (to be sent and received by company).
• Experience supporting activities related to engineering & construction, logistics, drilling & wells services, reservoirs & geoscience, marine/vessels, field operations, technical services/manpower, IT and compliance is desirable.
• Experience of reviewing supplier insurances, drafting and improving standard template contracts, letters, amendments, guarantees etc. is desirable.
• Experience supporting other business areas such as human resources, finance, and audit etc. would be advantageous.
• Experience with access & indemnity / crossing agreements, offshore construction (EPC style contracts), seismic, and drilling projects would be advantageous.
• Experience with disputes and settlements would be advantageous.
• Experience of providing / assisting with training on legal issues would be advantageous.

On Offer:

On offer is a highly competitive package including salary, housing allowance, travel allowance, relocation and bonus. 

To Apply:

For a confidential discussion about this position or to apply, please contact:

David Thomson, Director

Telephone: +44 (0) 141 244 0260

Email: david@thomsonlrc.com 

Role Profile:

Working as part of an award-winning UK-wide Corporate Energy team you will have the opportunity to work on a varied range of transactions, deals and advisory matters including:

• Corporate advice,
• Joint ventures,
• M&A
• Fundraisings.
• The team also has a strong reputation its work on community energy projects, often involving co-operatives, and on innovative, ground-breaking new projects.

Candidate Requirements:

• Background in corporate law and/or transactional energy law. 
• Strong transactional, deal-focused background.
• Team player and self-motivated.

On Offer:

The firm offer a highly competitive salary and flexible benefits package in additional to excellent training and development and genuine career development opportunities.

To Apply:

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

David Thomson, Director

Edinburgh: 0131 450 7164

Email: david@thomsonlrc.com  

Role Profile:

The Banking team provide a full service of banking and finance legal services, working with borrowers, lenders and sponsors on a variety of debt transactions ranging from £1M to £1B- transactional are often complex and cross-border. 

The Banking team also acts for banks, building societies, debt and pension funds and other financial institutions, alongside numerous PLCs and large global corporate clients and you can expect to work on a diverse range of banking matter including:

As a lawyer working in the Banking Team you will work collaboratively, in partnership with your clients  to ensure that the team deliver the right solutions. Our key areas of expertise are:

• Real Estate Finance
• Project Finance
• Asset finance
• Asset backed lending
• B2B, Peer to Peer and private banking
• Derivatives and Leveraged and finance
• Regulatory advice
• Restructuring and insolvency
• Corporate debt
• Security structures

Candidate Requirements:

• 1+ PQE and a background/ experience in Banking & Finance law;
• Strong, recent and relevant work experience focused on banking and financial transactions, which is likely to include good working knowledge of LMA standard form documentation.
• Team player, able to manage a complex and varied workload effectively.

On Offer:

• The firm offers a highly competitive salary and benefits package. 
• Additionally, the firm offers genuine long-term career prospects.
• The firm are happy to discuss flexible-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

Tel: 0131 450 7164

Email: david@thomsonlrc.com 

Overview:

The firm's Real Estate Finance team works in tandem with their banking, real estate, construction and tax practices and across a wide range of domestic/ international clients which includes:

• Financiers, 
• Developers, 
• Real estate trusts,
• Funds on all aspects of real estate investment and development financings.

The team also works across a diverse range of sectors including:

• Hotels & Leisure,
• Student Accommodation, 
• Private Rented Sector,
• Offices,
• Retail,
• Logistics.

The Opportunity: 

• This position offers you the chance to become part of growing practice and fast- developing team and will allow you to work with high-profile clients affording you the opportunity to build upon a strong client base and develop your own successful relationships. 
• The role will include drafting and negotiating the finance documentation, liaising with colleagues with real estate, construction or tax expertise.

Requirements:
You will have circa 2-6 PQE and a background in real estate finance. 

You will have strong client management skills and genuine passion for real estate finance. 
You will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills. 

On Offer:

A highly competitive salary and benefits package which includes: 25 days annual leave, flexible working, holiday purchase, private medical, pension and health & wellbeing support.

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 

Overview:

The firm's Real Estate Finance team works in tandem with their banking, real estate, construction and tax practices and across a wide range of domestic/ international clients which includes:

• Financiers,
• Developers,
• Real estate trusts,
• Funds on all aspects of real estate investment and development financings.

The team also works across a diverse range of sectors including:

• Hotels & Leisure,
• Student Accommodation,
• Private Rented Sector,
• Offices,
• Retail,
• Logistics.

The Opportunity: 

• This position offers you the chance to become part of growing practice and fast- developing team and will allow you to work with high-profile clients affording you the opportunity to build upon a strong client base and develop your own successful relationships.
• The role will include drafting and negotiating the finance documentation, liaising with colleagues with real estate, construction or tax expertise.

Requirements:
You will have circa 2-6 PQE and a background in real estate finance. 

You will have strong client management skills and genuine passion for real estate finance. 
You will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills. 

On Offer:

A highly competitive salary and benefits package which includes: 25 days annual leave, flexible working, holiday purchase, private medical, pension and health & wellbeing support.

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 

Role Profile: 

The firm are looking to hire a senior level construction lawyer, ideally at Legal Director/ Counsel level to further strengthen their highly successful Construction practice. This role will allow you gain exposure to a broad range of non-contentious construction law matters including:

• Working with developers, contractors and corporates on contract formation;
• Process plant;
• Infrastructure;
• Energy;
• Procurement;
• Drafting and negotiating on construction contracts;
• Project Management.

This is an opportunity to join a highly organised and friendly team and work with clients across the private and public sectors working on transactional in Scotland, the wider UK and overseas. 

Candidate Requirements:

• You will be working at Senior Associate, Managing Associate or Legal Director level and have background in transactional construction. Candidates from private practice or in-house are invited to apply.  
• Candidates should be organised, "client focussed' and with a genuine passion for construction law. 

On Offer:

The firm offers a highly competitive salary and benefits package. 

To Apply:

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

David Thomson, Director

Edinburgh: 0141 244 0260

Glasgow:    0131 450 7164

Email:         david@thomsonlrc.com

The team advises on the full spectrum of pension matters which includes:

• Trustee/ Employer pension schemes
• Administration and governance of schemes
• Trust deeds
• Accounting issues and FRS17
• Pensions litigation and dispute resolution
• Investment management
• Winding and investigations
• Scheme transfers, mergers and reorganisations

A highly competitive salary and benefits package is on offer.

This role would suit a lawyer currently working in Ireland or potentially an Irish lawyer working in the UK or overseas looking to return to Ireland.

To request a copy of the full job description, to discuss the role in confidence, or to apply please contact: David Thomson, Director: +44 (0) 203 174 2482 or by email: david@thomsonlrc.com

Position Overview:

The successful candidate will be required to deliver private client legal advice and services including:

• Wills
• Executry Administration
• Guardianships
• Trust Creation and Management
• Tax Planning
• Powers of Attorney
• Elderly Client Law

The main duties and responsibilities of the role are as follows:

• To develop and maintain relationships on behalf of the firm with existing clients of the firm and to achieve repeat business for the Firm.   
• This includes delivery to agreed standards and co-ordination of services for clients;
• To play part in specific business development projects including Wills reviews, client succession including ensuring that client information is obtained for the firm’s database for service delivery and marketing purposes;
• To participate in team education and training.

Candidate Requirements:

• Ideally, you will have at least one year’s post qualification experience working within a Private Client team.
• The role is based in Perth but will also work closely with firm's other Scottish offices. 

To discuss this role in confidence, to request the full job description or to apply, please contact: 

David Thomson, Director

Tel: 0131 450 7164

Email: david@thomsonlrc.com 

Role Profile:

• The firm has a tier one TMT international practice with TMT lawyers operating across the globe and the Scotland TMT team is the largest TMT team outside of London.
• The practice has a strong sector focus, particularly financial services clients, energy suppliers, retail, universities, technology suppliers and customers seeking digital solutions and innovation.
• The team is focussed on key client propositions, such as FinTech and Big Data), which interface to a wide range of sectors, such as infrastructure and construction, energy and real estate.

The role is wide-ranging and will include:

• Supporting clients with their digital, technology outsourcing and business change projects;
• Acting for customers and suppliers in sourcing related deals;
• Developing ongoing relationships with an existing client base as well as supporting pitches for new opportunities;
• Developing close working relationships as part of an international team;
• Taking an active role in our campaigns and the development of our products.

Candidate Requirements:

The successful candidates will:

• Have gained experience in a firm with an established TMT practice or a large commercial practice, specialising in sourcing related matters; 
• Have grounding in IT, Data Protection and Commercial Law;
• Understand or be keen to learn about the financial services sector and regulations around sourcing;
• Be a team player, able to forge strong working relationships with colleagues;
• Be technically strong and exercise good commercial judgment;
• Be receptive to different ways of working including strong project management.

This is a dynamic team where every team member can make his or her own mark- The firm welcomes self-starters who want to progress and who enjoy challenging work in new areas.

On offer is a top-tier salary and benefits package. 

For a confidential discussion about this role or to apply, please contact:

David Thomson, Director

Edinburgh: 0131 450 7164

Glasgow:   0141 244 0260

Email:        david@thomsonlrc.com 

Role Profile:

The Corporate team operates on a national basis in Australia and you can expect to work on a broad and diverse range of corporate and commercial matters working with clients in both the private and public sector. The firm has a niche group of corporate lawyers, led by highly-respected Partners in their field. 

Candidate Requirements:

Ideally, you will have at least one-year PQE (in UK/ Ireland terms) and a demonstrable background in transactional corporate/ commercial matters. 

The firm are interested in particular with candidates with experience in:

• Commercial Contracts
• Corporate Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A)
• Joint Ventures
• Capital Markets
• Private Equity 

You will be seeking a role that allows you to be supported but also to have the autonomy to develop your own commercial clients. 

You will be able to identify commercial risk and be commercially-minded in your approach. 

On Offer:

A highly competitive salary & benefits package, relocation support and visa sponsorship where required. 

For a confidential discussion about this position or to apply please contact:

David Thomson, Director

Thomson Legal

Edinburgh:  +44 (0) 131 450 7164

Glasgow:    +44 (0) 141 244 0260

Aberdeen:  +44 (0) 1224 502 044

London:     +44 (0)  203 174 2482

Dublin:      +353 (0) 1 699 1360

Mobile:      +44 (0)  775 380 9223

Email:       david@thomsonlrc.com

                 www.thomsonlrc.com

Candidate Requirements:

• Excellent, in-depth, technical expertise in commercial property.
• Excellent knowledge of the practice of property transactions.
• Capable of leading matters/transactions without supervision.
• Experience in commercial leasing transactions would be a benefit but is not essential.
• Provide clients with clear, concise, pragmatic, commercial legal advice and guidance.
• Be able to build strong relationships at all levels with the client.
• Successfully supervises and delegates work to more junior colleagues.

On offer is the chance to join a truly exceptional Real Estate team and be able to join a firm that offers first-class training and development. On offer is also a highly competitive salary and benefits package. 

To discuss this role in confidence, to request the full job description or to apply, please contact: 

David Thomson, Director

Tel: 0141 244 0260

Email: david@thomsonlrc.com 

Supported by a network of UK offices, the successful candidate will work as part of a larger, established dispute resolution team and will have the opportunity to develop the firm's contentious offering in Scotland. The firm are interested in speaking with candidates who have generalist experience as well as candidates who have some exposure to the following areas:

• Banking Litigation
• Commercial Disputes
• Property Litigation
• Professional Negligence

Candidates must have strong business development skills and be seeking a role that will not only involve the growth and development of your own team but will involve networking with clients across Scotland and England.

On offer is a highly competitive Partner level package. 

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

David Thomson, Director: 

Telephone: 0141 244 0260

Email: david@thomsonlrc.com

Role Profile:

Working as part of an established team, the successful applicant will be joining a highly experienced and successful business group with an impressive portfolio of clients in the Scottish and wider UK market. The firm are interested in speaking with Partners with general commercial property experience and also with Partners who have developed a niche in specialist areas of real estate such as renewables, investment and development. 

Candidate Requirements:

The firm are interested in speaking with existing Partners and with a strong track record in commercial property/ real estate matters. Experience of building and developing your own practice group would be an advantage but not essential.  Candidates should be forward-thinking and looking to join an innovative law firm. 

With many major infrastructure projects ongoing, this would be an exceptional opportunity to work on high profile deals in a challenging role that offers something a little different in addition to the excellent lifestyle on offer in Australia.  The firm would be interested in speaking with lawyers with experience in the following areas:

• Infrastructure
• Projects
• PPP/PFI
• Construction
• Transport
• Energy

The firm can offer excellent long-term career prospects for the right candidate and also offer an excellent salary package including relocation, visa assistance and re-qualification assistance.

To discuss this role in confidence, to apply or to request the full job description or to discuss a move to Australia please contact: David Thomson, Director: Tel: +44 (0) 141 221 0260 or +44 (0) 203 174 2482 or via email: david@thomsonlrc.com

Overview:

• Advise clients, in keeping with the internal policies and procedures, with respect to all aspects of client matters assigned to the Corporate Practice Group.
• Represent the group in dealings with other law firms, government representatives, agencies, and other professionals involved with the client’s matters.
• Responsible for developing a thorough understanding of each assigned client’s business and business philosophy and for communicating that knowledge to whomever within the group may work on the client’s matters.
• Take instructions from other lawyers or clients including suggesting, recommending and drafting instruments for a particular matter, involving lawyers in other practice groups, where necessary or relevant.
• Responsible for effective caseload management.
• Responsible for effective practice management in keeping with internal policies and procedures.
• Assist in updating Knowledge Management data as it relates to corporate related work.
• Maintain up to date knowledge of the law, both locally and internationally.
• Review and prepares contracts, including acquisitions and joint ventures, complex commercial transactions, mergers, buy-outs and other corporate business transactions.

Job Description:

• Review documents prepared by other lawyers and provides comments thereon.
• Settle the terms of new engagements and exercises due diligence in all matters.
• Lead or assists in the drafting of precedent documentation for the practice group.
• Mentor less experienced lawyers where needed.
• Participate in the practice group’s marketing, education and training programmes.
• Manage client billing, including the pursuit of delinquent clients and taking the appropriate steps in accordance with internal policies and procedures.
• Directly responsible for opening of files, managing files and the closing of files upon completion and sending closed files to archives for safekeeping.

Candidate Requirements:

• Circa 3+ years PQE and experience of general corporate, M&A or banking work would be preferable. 
• Candidates would be expected to carry out a wide range of high-quality work in a collaborative environment, working closely with other offshore offices.
• Good communication and technical skills together with the drive to provide excellent client service and build strong client relationships are essential.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• The ability to deal effectively and courteously with clients, lawyers and colleagues, and to exercise discretion

To request the full job description, to discuss in confidence or to apply, please contact:

David Thomson, Director

Edinburgh: +44 (0) 131 450 7164

Dublin: +353 (0) 1 353 1 699 1360

Email: david@thomsonlrc.com 

• M&A
• Reorganisations
• Part VII transfers, both domestic and cross-border
• Reinsurance
• Regulatory matters
• Other risk transfer mechanisms
• With-profits issues
• Solvency II

In addition to the above, successful candidates will have an opportunity to work on commercial matters such as product develop and distribution arrangements. The team also advises other financial institutions like retail banks, private banks, intermediaries, brokers and asset managers on a broad range of transactional matters.  The team has had significant success winning instructions on complex strategic transactions (including reorganisations prompted by Brexit).  They most regularly compete for work against the magic and silver circle firms. 

The team forms part of an international corporate group which comprises some 120 lawyers, including more than 35 partners. The corporate practice is acknowledged leader with, for example, Tier 1 rankings for both mid-market M&A and private equity transactions.

The successful candidate will ideally have gained experience in a City firm or a large regional practice.  

Candidate Requirements:

Candidates must be technically excellent but equally important, commercially aware and enthusiastic about business development.  They will be a team player with a strong client focussed approach.  They will also have a strong academic background and excellent communication and organisational skills.

To discuss this role in confidence, to request the full job description or to apply, please contact: 

David Thomson, Director

Telephone: London: 0203 174 2482 or Edinburgh: 0131 450 7164

Email: david@thomsonlrc.com 

Working out of the Middle East HQ in Dubai the firm offer challenging and interested work combined with an exceptional tax-free salary, housing allowance and full relocation support.

You will have the opportunity to work on some of the largest corporate transactions and the chance to work with a team with a worldwide reputation. There will also be the chance to work in other offers and explore the region in Abu Dhabi, Qatar and Bahrain.

Your role will focus on:

• M&A
• Private Equity
• Joint Ventures
• Capital Markets.

You will have had experience working within a large, regional, mid-tier or boutique corporate firm and be able to demonstrate strong corporate acumen.

To discuss this role in confidence, to apply or to request the full job description or to discuss a move to the Middle East please contact: David Thomson, Director: Tel: +44 (0) 141 221 0260 or +44 (0) 203 174 2482 or via email: david@thomsonlrc.com

You can also download for free our guide to the International Legal Markets via our website: http://thomsonlrc.com/salary-survey-career-guides/

Position Overview:

• Succeeding in today’s technology industry requires a deep understanding of the sector and a keen knowledge of the business issues driving change. The TMT team have extensive legal capabilities and experience developed through decades working with a wide range of participants in the sector—from emerging growth software and IT companies to multinational technology suppliers. Among their lawyers are computer programmers and legal counsel who have worked for leading technology companies.  The team works with World-leading corporations and government entities and on many of the largest and most innovative sourcing deals across an array of industry sectors.
• Due to significant instructions from existing clients, an exciting opportunity has arisen for a bright and ambitious lawyer with circa 2-5 PQE with non-contentious technology, outsourcing and general commercial experience to join our highly talented and award-winning TMT department. You will be working with one of the UK's top TMT teams, band 1 ranked in technology and telecoms, commercial contracts and data protection and will have the opportunity to be involved in some of the most innovative work in the field, supported by our team of over 50 colleagues.
• Client-wise, you will have the opportunity to work with household names such as Argos, EDF Energy, Homebase, John Lewis, Network Rail, Royal Mail, Barclays, Sainsbury's, Total, and Virgin Group. The team also advise central government following our successful re-appointment to the Government's Crown Commercial Services panel, and applicants will have an opportunity should they wish to get involved in some of the largest, most innovative technology and commercial procurements in the UK, This is a great opportunity to join one of the leading TMT teams in the UK with genuine career development prospects.

Responsibilities

• You will be given the opportunity to work across a diverse range of types of work across different sectors including TMT, Defence, Retail, Government, Energy. Additionally, the team has a strong presence in payments and Fintech work in the Financial Services sector, and you will have the chance to be involved in that type of work if you wish.
• The firm's approach is to create a supportive environment by working collaboratively as part of a team servicing particular clients or sectors.  
• You will be involved in a mixture of technology and commercial deals, some large where you are working as part of a team, and others where you will be able to operate with a greater degree of independence.
• The department has a strong teamwork ethic and a first-class client management approach. 
• It is essential that candidates are team players and committed to developing personally and professionally.  
• A determination to deliver high-quality focused services to clients is essential, as is maintaining and developing client relationships.
• Successful candidates will be people with energy and enthusiasm who want to join one of the top teams in the country, working hard to providing the highest levels of client service whilst at the same time valuing having fun being part of a supportive and collegiate team.

Candidate Requirements:

• Circa 2-5 PQE and a background in commercial, IT, IP or telecoms. 
• Candidates are expected to have technology awareness.
• Candidates with in-house experience (currently or previously) are also invited to apply- as in practice we form close relationships with in house teams, and the ability to understand their environment is vey important.
• Ability to work with a degree of independence.
• Exceptional drafting skills and legal research ability; familiarity with IP licensing and data protection would also be beneficial but not essential.

On offer is the chance to join a dynamic and innovative team with an excellent reputation within the TMT sector. The firm offers a competitive, top-tier salary and benefits package which includes pension and an attractive and achievable bonus scheme. 

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

David Thomson, Director

Edinburgh: +44 (0) 131 450 7164

Glasgow: +44 (0) 141 244 0260

Aberdeen: +44 (0) 1224 502 044

London: +44 (0) 203 174 2482

Email: david@thomsonlrc.com 

Highly-regarded international law firm is looking to recruit a lawyer to be based in their Edinburgh offices specialising in securitisation, working as part of a wider UK team. 

Role Profile:

• This is a unique Scottish-based opportunity to work with one of the highest ranking Banking Partners in the country and to work in the specialist areas of securitisation and structured finance.
• Working as part of a wider Banking team, you will advise on a broad range of both public and private securitisation transactions and on the acquisition, financing and disposal of portfolios of assets in the whole loan market. 

Candidate Requirements:

• The ideal candidate will have 5+ PQE experience however, candidates from all levels of PQE, with experience of securitisation are invited to apply. 
• You should have experience working on complex securitisations and structured products transactions.

On Offer:

• ​On offer is a highly competitive top-tier salary and benefits package including bonus. 

For a confidential discussion about this position or to apply please contact:

David Thomson, Director

Edinburgh: 0131 450 7164 

Glasgow: 0141 244 0260

Email: david@thomsonlrc.com 

Leading national law practice continues their growth in Scotland and they are currently looking to hire an additional lawyer at Senior Solicitor/ Associate level to specialise in pursuer litigation based in their offices in Edinburgh.

Role Profile:

The firm offers genuine career progression prospects for candidates and an enviable client base of corporate, multi-nationals, asset management companies, banks and financial institutions.

The role will involve advising on:

• Investment Funds
• Asset Management
• Offshore Funds
• Fundraising 
• Public M&A
• Private M&A

Candidate Requirements:

• The firm are interested in speaking with lawyers from NQ-5 years PQE and ideally you will have prior experience in investment fund law, however transactional lawyers with banking or corporate backgrounds looking to move into an investment funds role are also invited to apply. 
• Candidates based in Ireland or those currently working in the UK or Overseas and looking to move to Ireland are also invited to apply. 

On Offer:

A highly competitive salary and benefits package is on offer and the chance to work with a market-leader in the field of investment funds law. 

To Apply:

To request a copy of the full job description, to discuss the role in confidence, or to apply please contact:

David Thomson, Director

Dublin: +353 (0) 1 699 1360

Email: david@thomsonlrc.com

• Commercial,
• Regulatory,
• Other regulated utility sectors such as gas and water.

• The successful candidate will be a qualified lawyer ideally with 3 to 8 years’ experience in the energy sector from a corporate, construction or commercial background. 
• You will have an excellent professional track record within a large law firm and have experience in handling high value clients in major blue chip companies.
• The role requires excellent analytical and drafting skills, a commitment to learning about the intricacies of the power and renewables sectors, a willingness to travel, and the ability to understand the economic, technical and financial context within which the legal and regulatory advice is provided.
• The nature of the work means that the candidate will need to have the ability to work both independently and also, on larger projects and transactions, as part of a cross-disciplinary team. The candidate will also need to be well-organised with strong administration and time management skills and the ability and drive to meet demanding deadlines.

For a confidential discussion about this position or to apply, please contact:

David Thomson, Director

Edinburgh: 0131 450 7164

Email: david@thomsonlrc.com 

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Role Profile:

Working within the market leading Edinburgh Energy & Infrastructure Finance team, which operates as part of the Projects Group. The team carries out a wide range of top-tier and high value project and finance work, including:

• Energy project development work.
• Energy regulation.
• Renewable energy finance.
• Upstream oil & gas finance.
• Energy efficiency and low carbon advisory mandates. 

The role is wide-ranging, will focus on and include:

• Developing on-going relationships with an existing client base as well as pitching for new opportunities;
• Developing close working relationships as part of an international team;
• The opportunity to be involved in work on an international level;
• Taking an active role in our campaigns, the developments of our products and pitching for new work.

Clients:

• The clients consist of a number of utilities, UK and international banks, renewable energy developers and O&G exploration and production companies, local authorities, infrastructures funds and private equity. 
• The work of the team has an increasingly international flavour given both inward investment and also clients looking to invest in international markets working with colleagues in other international offices. 
• This is a transactional role, with a large amount of client contact and the opportunity to specialise in a strategic and diverse industry sector.   

Candidate Requirements:

The successful candidate will:

• Have gained experience in a large commercial firm with an established energy practice
• be a team player, able to forge strong working relationships with colleagues in an agile environment;
• Be technically strong and exercise good commercial judgment; and
• Have the interpersonal skills necessary for this client-facing role. 

On Offer:

• The firm offers a highly competitive salary and benefits package. 
• You will have access to exceptional training, development and career progression programmes. 

To Apply:

For a confidential discussion about this position, please click on the Apply Button or contact:

David Thomson, Director

Telephone: 0131 450 7164

Email: david@thomsonlrc.com

Overview:

• The Commercial Real Estate team is at the forefront of commercial property law practice in Ireland, acting in the largest and most high-profile real estate transactions occurring in the Irish market.  The role will involve:
• Working directly with our international client base on complex and challenging commercial real estate transactions.
• Negotiation of commercial leases and agreement for leases for both landlords and tenants.
• Involved in the commercial real estate aspects of corporate transactions, including the sale and purchase of both private and public companies
• Advising owner/occupiers on the acquisition of office, industrial and manufacturing premises.
• Acquisition, disposal and financing of single assets, asset portfolios and loan portfolios.
• Real estate aspects of liquidations and receiverships.

Candidate Requirements:

• Background in commercial real estate and experience of commercial leasing experience would be an advantage.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Client focused. 
• Collaborative, with the ability to build effective internal and external relationships.

On offer is a highly competitive salary (comparable with London rates) including bonus and relocation. 

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

David Thomson, Director

Dublin: +353 (0) 1 699 1360

Role Profile:  

The litigation team at this top tier law firm is regarded as being one of the best in the business. The team is very busy and is looking for an additional lawyer with between two and five years to come in and help ease the workload. The work on offer is primarily in the insurance industry but there is the possibility of gaining exposure to other workstreams over time.  To be successful in this role you should have :

• Broad litigation experience, ideally (but not necessarily) including some exposure to insurance matters;
• A strong academic record;
• A great work ethic and;
• The ability to work in a highly performing team. 

Candidate Requirements:

• Qualified lawyer with a background in commercial litigation or dispute resolution. 
• On offer is a competitive package and the firm will also provide excellent support on training, qualification and relocation to New Zealand. 

To discuss this role in confidence, to request the full job description or to apply, please contact: 

David Thomson, Director

Tel: 0131 450 7164

Email: david@thomsonlrc.com 

Role Profile:

• This top tier firm is looking for a smart and talented banking and finance lawyer to join its busy team in Auckland.
• In this role you will work with some of New Zealand's leading banking lawyers and given the size of the team, you will quickly gain plenty of exposure to work of the very highest quality. 

Candidate Requirements:

• Circa 4-7 years' PQE and a strong background in banking and finance law. 
• Ideally, you will have experience in corporate finance, and preferably also in syndications, acquisition and property financing.
• In addition to strong technical skills, you should have a strong academic record and a hard working and pragmatic approach.

On offer is a top tier New Zealand package including bonus and relocation. 

To discuss this role in confidence, to request the full job description or to apply, please contact: 

David Thomson, Director

Tel: 0131 450 7164

Email: david@thomsonlrc.com