Role Profile:

• You will work as part of the Global Commercial, Innovation and Technology (CIT) Legal team providing a range of legal services at the cutting edge of law, innovation and regulation.
• You will 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.
• Manage and mitigate risks through assessment, in support of the control and governance agenda.
• Demonstrate leadership and accountability for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work your team does.
• Demonstrate comprehensive understanding of the organisation functions to contribute to achieving the goals of the business.
• Collaborate with other areas of work, for business aligned support areas to keep up to speed with business activity and the business strategies.
• Create solutions based on sophisticated analytical thought comparing and selecting complex alternatives. In-depth analysis with interpretative thinking will be required to define problems and develop innovative solutions.
• Adopt and include the outcomes of extensive research in problem solving processes.
• Seek out, build and maintain trusting relationships and partnerships with internal and external stakeholders in order to accomplish key business objectives, using influencing and negotiating skills to achieve outcomes

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.
• The ability to work independently and manage your own workload, partnering with a variety of stakeholders, including Barclays’ Procurement and Technology teams and front-line business teams.

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

Leading international company is looking to hire a Senior Legal Counsel on a Remote Basis with one day a week in the office required in Edinburgh. 

You will assist in the deliver strategic and commercially focused legal support across the business, assisting with legal operations, manage risk in complex regulatory environments, and enable growth through practical, solution-driven legal advice.  

Responsibilities will include:

Commercial Contracts

• Draft, review and negotiate complex commercial agreements including global sales contracts, tenders, supplier agreements and IP licences.
• Trusted legal partner to Sales, Customer Service and Procurement, balancing legal risk with commercial objectives across multiple jurisdictions.
• Support revenue-generating activities by structuring legally robust but business-enabling contract solutions.

Data Protection & Regulatory Compliance

• Provide legal advice on GDPR and data protection matters, supporting operational compliance and risk mitigation.
• Advise on competition law, anti-bribery and broader regulatory obligations in partnership with compliance and leadership teams.
• Monitor legal and regulatory developments, translating change into practical business guidance.

Governance, Risk & Legal Operations

• Support corporate governance and legal entity management activities.
• Manage contract governance processes, including contract repositories and signing controls.
• Identify, assess and mitigate legal risks, improving legal documentation, reporting and internal processes.
• Report key legal risks and trends to senior leadership and risk stakeholders.

Candidate Requirements:

• Qualified Solicitor (Scotland or England & Wales) with circa 3-4 years PQE. 
• Candidates from in-house or private practice are invited to apply. 
• Experience negotiating complex, commercial contracts.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at all levels of the organisation.

On Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Remote/ Hybrid-Working arrangements.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.

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

Email: david@thomsonlrc.com

Corporate / Commercial Lawyer- 4+ PQE

Edinburgh (hybrid working available)

Role Profile:

• Top tier Scottish firm are seeking a talented Corporate / Commercial Lawyer to join their growing legal team in Edinburgh. This role offers the opportunity to work on a broad range of high-quality corporate and commercial matters, advising a diverse client base from high-growth SMEs to established national and international businesses.
• The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting transactions, drafting and negotiating commercial agreements, and providing practical, commercially focused legal advice.

Role Responsibilities:

• Advising clients on a wide range of corporate transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, disposals, restructurings, joint ventures, and investments.

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

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

• Conducting and managing legal due diligence for transactions.

• Providing clear, pragmatic advice aligned with clients’ commercial objectives.

• Managing client relationships and contributing to business development initiatives.

• Collaborating with colleagues across practice areas. 

Candidate Requirements:

• Qualified solicitor in Scotland (or another UK jurisdiction with relevant experience)

• Ideally 4+ PQE in corporate and/ commercial law.

• Strong experience in drafting and negotiating commercial agreements.

• Sound technical knowledge of UK corporate and commercial law.

• Excellent communication and client-handling skills.

• Commercially minded, with the ability to deliver practical solutions.

• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple matters concurrently.

• Experience advising high-growth, technology, or regulated-sector clients.

• Exposure to cross-border transactions.

• Interest in business development and networking within the Scottish market.

On Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.

• High-quality, varied work with a strong client base.

• Clear opportunities for career progression.

• Supportive, collaborative team culture.

• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.

To Apply:

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

David Thomson- Director

Telephone: 0131 450 7164

Email: david@thomsonlrc.com 

Role Profile:

• This highly successful Construction team advise on construction aspects of all types of commercial real estate development and investment, as well as engineering and infrastructure projects.
• As Legal Director, you will play a pivotal role in advising clients on a wide range of legal matters related to construction and infrastructure projects. This position offers the opportunity to work to work in a stimulating and creative working environment and be part of an ambitious and friendly team.
• The team works across a wide variety of sectors advising clients in the public and private sectors including developers, contractors and funders and have an impressive client base and deal with many high profile and high value projects across the UK (as well as some international projects).

Responsibilities include:

• Advise and work with a broad cross section of developers, contractors, funders and professionals on transactional construction matters and work closely with Real Estate.
• Advise on stand-alone construction/engineering projects (both on developer side and advising contractors in relation to main building contract terms and sub-contracts).
• Advising on the construction aspects of some cutting-edge energy projects.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor and point of contact.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated legal solutions tailored to clients' needs.
• Stay abreast of industry trends, legal developments, and best practices in construction law.
• Mentor and support junior team members, fostering their professional growth and development.
• Contribute to business development initiatives, including client pitches and proposals.
• Participate in thought leadership activities, such as writing articles and delivering presentations.

Candidate Requirements:

• Qualified solicitor in Scotland or England & Wales with Circa 7+ PQE and a background in Construction Law.
• Proven track record of advising clients on complex construction projects and related legal matters.
• Strong knowledge of construction contracts, including JCT, NEC, and FIDIC forms as well as bespoke contracts.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

On Offer:

On offer is a competitive salary and benefits package and a company that offers excellent work/life balance and career progression.

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

London: +44 (0) 203 174 2482

Dublin: +353 (0) 1 699 1360

Email: david@thomsonlrc.com

Top tier Scottish firm are looking to hire an Associate/ Senior Associate to join their highly successful Rural Business & Natural Capital team- this role is based in Edinburgh with hybrid- working on offer. 

Role Profile:

The Rural Business sector is a vibrant and important part of the Scottish economy that is constantly changing and requires solicitors that can adapt to clients’ needs and expectations. The sector encompasses not only traditional land uses and activities but wide-ranging commercial interests requiring commercially minded and innovative advisers.

The team are recognised as an ambitious and market leading team acting for estates, farming and rural businesses, community bodies, forestry investors, lenders, funders, developers and public sector organisations across Scotland- this is the largest dedicated team in this sector offering not only market leading legal but also first rate strategic and commercial advice. The role will include: 

• Purchase and sale of estates, farms, forestry, and other rural land.
• Ongoing management legal advice to estates and rural businesses of all sizes including sales of bare land, sales of residential properties, and advising on issues such as land reform, trustee/partnership conveyancing, creation of title conditions.
• Providing advice to landowners on all types of rural development (in particular residential and renewables) and negotiating option and lease agreements and ancillary documentation. 
• Advising on matters relating to agricultural holdings in both contentious and non-contentious situations, including the creation, termination and variation of agricultural tenancies, fixed equipment obligations and the pre-emptive right to buy.
• Advising on other types of lettings, such as commercial, residential, sportings and amenity leases. 
• Title queries relating to complex Sasine titles including boundary disputes, access issues and title conditions. 
• Purchase, sale, letting and management of sporting interests including salmon fishings, grouse moors and deer forests.
• Completion of voluntary registration projects for some of the most interesting and challenging titles in Scotland for some great clients.
• Commercial and other contractual work related to land use (including overage agreements) and business structures in the sector.

Candidate Requirements:

• Genuine interest and enthusiasm for the rural sector and rural property work and natural capital.
• Experience of property law and conveyancing, including title investigation and due diligence and drafting and negotiation of property contracts.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Strong problem-solving skills.

On Offer:

On offer is a competitive salary and benefits package and a company that offers excellent work /life balance and career progression.

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

London: +44 (0) 203 174 2482

Dublin: +353 (0) 1 699 1360

Email: david@thomsonlrc.com

Role Profile:

Our client is a leading international law firm and they are looking to hire a banking lawyer with circa 1-7 years PQE and a strong background in banking & finance law. 

Working as part of a national team your role will be diverse and will involve working with financiers, borrowers, sponsors and state governments on a wide range of financing transactions.  

This highly successful team act for clients across a variety of sectors including:

• Energy
• Renewables
• Natural resources
• Property
• Infrastructure

You will provide advise on a a number of a different banking and finance matters including:

• Financial products
• Project finance
• Asset finance
• Leveraged finance
• Syndicated debt and debt capital markets. 

On Offer:

• Highly competitive salary & benefits package.
• Full re-location package.
• Visa Sponsorship/

To Apply:

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

David Thomson- Director

Email: david@thomsonlrc.com

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

Leading International Law firm are looking to hire and additional Employment lawyer with circa 2-5 years PQE to join their Employment Law team based in Dublin.  

Role Profile:

• The global Employment and Reward Group of this top-tier law firm has over 100 employment lawyers across offices in the UK, Europe, the Middle East, South Africa, and Asia Pacific. The exceptionally well-resourced team of employment specialists advise clients on local employment law issues and collaborate on multi-jurisdictional projects. The team act as trusted advisor to several leading FTSE blue chip organisations (in Ireland, the UK and internationally).
• The Dublin office advises domestic and international clients on contentious and non-contentious matters. The work regularly involves an international dimension, and we collaborate with colleagues in international offices.  For example, the team regularly advise clients on cross border information and consultation and global mobility.
• Additionally, the Dublin office also advises clients in relation to executive level employment law issues such as senior level recruitment and termination, executive compensation arrangements, bonus claims, and enforcement of restrictive covenants and also assist clients with day-to-day employment queries, such as: managing sickness absences, dealing with bullying allegations, restructuring, TUPE, corporate immigration and defending employee claims. 
• The role will involve providing day-to-day legal advice to HR professionals and in-house legal teams- in client organisations and will also involve litigation (Workplace Relations Commission and High Court) and workplace investigations (for example, supporting our white collar crime team with the HR aspects of regulatory investigations).  In addition to the contentious practice, the firm also have a thriving non-contentious practice, and the successful candidate would also have the opportunity to advise on the employment law issues arising in M&A, outsourcing and various day-to-day employment law issues. 

Candidate Requirements:

• The successful candidate will ideally be an experienced employment lawyer with circa 2-5 years PQE.
• You will be a fully qualified lawyer admitted to practice in Ireland.
• Outgoing personality.
• Technically excellent, commercially aware and enthusiastic about business development. 

On Offer:

• Highly competitive salary and benefits package.
• The very best national and international work.
• Early responsibility and opportunities to develop client relationships. 
• Genuine long-term career prospects.

To Apply:

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

David Thomson- Director 

Telephone: +353 (0) 1 699 1360

Email: david@thomsonlrc.com 

You can expect to get involved in a variety of work that offers unparalleled exposure across the energy sector including:

• Commercial
• Regulatory
• M&A
• Projects
• Gas & Water

Whether it's advising top-tier energy companies, independent developers, or financiers on high-stakes deals, you'll be integral to shaping the future of power and renewables, both in the UK and internationally. You’ll work alongside a specialised, high-calibre team, gaining invaluable insights into the legal, industry, and commercial intricacies of the sector. This is your chance to become a recognised expert in the power and renewables field, all while handling some of the most exciting and innovative legal challenges out there.

Candidate Requirements:

• Qualified lawyer with 4-6 years of experience in the energy sector, from a corporate, construction, or commercial background.
• You should bring excellent analytical and drafting skills, a keen interest in the power and renewables sectors, and the ability to navigate the economic, technical and financial context within which the legal and regulatory advice is provided.
• A willingness to travel, strong organisational skills, and the drive to excel under tight deadlines is essential.

On Offer:

• Competitive basic salary (reviewed annually)
• Flexible, hybrid working policy
• Generous bonus scheme
• Up to 25 days holiday (rising to 28 days with service)
• Holiday exchange scheme
• Private medical insurance
• Enhanced parental leave

To Apply:

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

David Thomson- Director

0131 450 7164

david@thomsonlrc.com 

Role Profile:

• You will carry out a broad range of finance work as part of an ambitious, motivated team.  Acting for lenders and borrowers, you 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. In addition, you will have a fantastic opportunity to be involved in marketing and business development initiatives.

Candidate Requirements:

• You will be a lawyer with circa 2-8 years PQE and ideally with a bankground in banking/ finance law. Candidates qualified in Scotland and/or England & Wales are invited to apply.  You will have a broad knowledge of corporate banking law gained within private practice.

On Offer:

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

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:

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:

• Renewable Energy;
• Retail:
• Hospitality:
• Investment;
• 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. 

On Offer:

On Offer is a highly competitive Partner level package including bonus and benefits.

To Apply:

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

David Thomson- Director

Telephone: 0141 244 0260

Email: david@thomsonlrc.com  

The firm are looking to hire real estate lawyers, qualified in Scotland and/or England & Wales (or both) at the following levels:

Senior Solicitor (2 – 4 years PQE)

Associate (4+ years PQE)

Role Profile:

Opportunity for a Senior Solicitor or Associate to join the real estate practice area working as part of a team that focuses on international and UK market leading retailers, hotel operators and private equity investor owners.

This is a fast-paced role within a large team and the successful candidate will have exposure to clients on a regular basis.  The Team are involved in many of the most high profile deals in the Scottish market.

The wider real estate practice is top ranked by the independent legal directories Chambers & Partners and The Legal 500 and is regarded by market commentators as the leading practice in the Scottish market in recent years. The role holder will gain a varied and interesting commercial property experience ranging from: 

• Acting as Scottish advisor to an exciting array of household named retail and leisure clients.
• Acting for a variety of high end hotel owners and operators
• Advising domestic and foreign Private Equity advisors on their Scottish investments. 
• Working with a variety of English and International firms on cross border deals
• You would be exposed to the full range of both landlord and tenant estate management transactions, building relationships with multiple clients and agents.

Ultimately you will become a key team member of Scotland’s biggest real estate practice and be available to assist the wider real estate practice area in completing some of the biggest and most high-profile property projects north of the border.  

Core Tasks:

• You will have a vital role in a busy team that lets you learn from and with your colleagues and be involved in new transactions from an early stage.
• Involvement in drafting and negotiating land contracts such as leases, development agreements, purchase and sale contracts. 
• You will gain an in depth understanding of the sectors our clients are working in, from both a legal and commercial perspective. As part of that, you will develop sector specific vital knowhow across the hotels sector and the retail and leisure markets. 
• Review, analyse and report on titles and you will be encouraged to develop a highly commercial approach to the advice you provide.
• Work closely with our colleagues in the planning team and many other practice areas across the firm, in particular with the corporate, tax, banking and construction teams in particular.  
• You will become a valued advisor to busy property professionals who look to you for quick solutions to ensure they meet their targets.
• Involvement in business development activities and firm initiatives.
• You will be encouraged and helped to build your network of contacts, to contribute to the firm both formally and informally, and to develop your career path.

Candidate Requirements:

• An interest in the property industry and its drivers and to show initiative in furthering your understanding of the property industry.
• Enthusiasm and a desire to learn, quick thinking and commercial pragmatism. 
• Good attention to detail but an ability to keep a commercial perspective.
• A positive, can-do attitude along with a sense of fun.
• A desire to speak to people, to pick up the phone and not hide behind emails. 
• The ability to adapt in a fast-paced working environment.
• Self-motivated and driven. 
• Prepared, organised and able to prioritise.
• Applied knowledge.
• Commercial and profit focus. 
• Conduct and communication skills.

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: 0131 450 7164

Email: david@thomsonlrc.com 

• Circa 2+ years PQE gained in private practice or in-house within the UK or other common law jurisdiction with a commercial, corporate or an oil & gas focus (candidates with less experience will be considered);
• Experience of transactional, projects and/or supply chain work in the oil and gas sector in the UK and/or internationally;
• Experience drafting and negotiating oil, gas, LNG and LPG sale and purchase agreements;
• Strong commercial acumen and business development skills;
• A commitment to professional development and understanding the oil & gas industry.

• 25 days annual leave;
• Flexible working opportunities;
• Flexible holiday purchase;
• Private Medical Health Insurance;
• Pensions package;
• Health & wellbeing incentives;
• Cycle to work scheme.

​To Apply:

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

David Thomson, Director

Aberdeen: 01224 502 044

Email: david@thomsonlrc.com​

• The firm are looking to hire a Construction lawyer to join their Edinburgh based team to work on a variety of construction matters (which may includes construction, projects or environment). We're happy to receive applications from candidates seeking a role on qualification or a current Construction Lawyer seeking their next challenge. The role will involve working with both contentious and non-contentious construction teams. 
• This is a high performing, cohesive and busy team with a strong reputation for providing associates with early levels of responsibility within a supportive and stretching environment and therefore you can expect to take a leading role on some matters.  At this stage in your career the team will take a genuine interest and support you with your development therefore offering excellent career prospects.
• You will have gained at least six months construction experience during training contract or post qualification at a leading practice recognised for construction or Real Estate work. Candidates will therefore have a good grounding in construction law (contentious and/or non-contentious), which should include building work, preferably with process plant, energy and utility and/or infrastructure experience. 

Candidate Requirements: 

• Ideally you will have at least six months experience in non contentious construction law, ideally set in construction or projects and gained within a comparable environment and at an appropriate level.  
• You will have experience of drafting a variety of construction documents and experience of JCT contracts (or other standard forms such as NEC3) as a minimum, and/or experience gained in a contentious construction environment including court work and/or adjudication.     
• You will have ability to contribute to the general upkeep of the group (whether that be to training, precedents, or know-how generally).  
• You will possess the ability to actively support complex transactions, liaising and coordinating with fee earners from other relevant disciplines as needed. 

On offer is a highly competitive top-tier law firm salary and benefits packakge which includes: bonus, pensions, health care and life assurance. 

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

David Thomson, Director

Edinburgh: +44 (0) 131 450 7164

Email: david@thomsonlrc.com 

Role Profile:

• You will join a highly supportive and established team headed up by a Partner with an exceptional reputation in the Construction market.
• The work involves providing early stage advice to both public and private sector clients in connection with construction projects as they become contentious as well as representing clients through adjudications, arbitrations, litigations and mediations.  
• The role will involve working as part of a team, supervising and delegating to junior lawyers as well as assisting and reporting to senior lawyers. 
• You will also have the opportunity to take the lead in drafting and presenting adjudications. 

Candidate Requirements:

• Candidates should have general knowledge of law and practice within the field of construction and projects, reflecting their level of qualification.
• You will have experience in drafting pleadings and presenting cases.  
• You must have a passion for contentious construction, be pragmatic and results focused, while working under pressure. 
• The firm are looking for candidates with a positive attitude, willingness to learn, excellent written and oral communication skills, and who are determined to provide a first-class service.

To Apply:

For a confidential discussion or to apply, please contact:

David Thomson, Director

Telephone: 0131 450 7164

Email: david@thomsonlrc.com

The firm are interested in speaking with candidates with H&S, Environmental and Regulatory matters looking for a senior level client facing role.  You will work with the commercial team as well as the contentious teams within the firm and will have the chance to play a vital role in the further development of their health and safety offering to their client base in Ireland.

This role would be suitable for candidates currently working in a H&S department with a top tier Irish firm and also for H&S lawyers currently working outside of Ireland considering a return home. 

David Thomson, Director

Tel: +44 (0) 203 174 2482

Email: david@thomsonlrc.com  

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Highly respected UK national firm is looking to hire an a  Commercial/ Commercial Contracts Partner to join their new Scottish office and be part of their continued growth. This role can be based in Edinburgh and hybrid-working is also available.  

Role Profile:

 This is an opportunity for an ambitious Commercial lawyer to join an innovative law firm with an impressive clients lists across the UK. You will play a vital role in the growth of the Scottish office as well as being part of specialist UK Commercial team.

This role would suit an experienced Commercial Partner but the firm is also interested in Legal Director/ Senior Associate level lawyers who are looking for a lateral move to Partner level. 

The work on offer will include:

• Commercial Contracts
• General Commercial Advice
• Technology Contracts

Candidate Requirements:

• Strong background in commercial law.
• At Partner level, some portable client base would be an advantage but not essential.
• Excellent client management skills.
• Ambition and desire to join a growing office. 

On Offer:

The firm offers a highly competitive Partner level salary and benefits package and the chance to join a modern, forward-thinking law firm with an excellent market reputation.

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:

 This is an opportunity for an ambitious Dispute Resolution/ Commercial Litigation lawyer to join an innovative law firm with an impressive clients lists across the UK. You will play a vital role in the growth of the Scottish office as well as being part of specialist UK Dispute Resolution team.

This role would suit an experienced DR Partner but the firm is also interested in Legal Director/ Senior Associate level lawyers who are looking for a lateral move to Partner level. 

The work on offer will include:

• Commercial Contract Disputes
• Real Estate Litigation
• Financial Disputes.
• General Commercial Litigation.

Candidate Requirements:

• Strong background in commercial litigation/ dispute resolution.
• At Partner level, some portable client base would be an advantage but not essential.
• Excellent client management skills.
• Ambition and desire to join a growing office. 

On Offer:

The firm offers a highly competitive Partner level salary and benefits package and the chance to join a modern, forward-thinking law firm with an excellent market reputation.

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:

• Ensure all statutory deadlines are met for company secretarial clients.
• Building and maintaining client relationships. 
• Onboard new clients to our systems and do a full health check to ensure no discrepancies, resolving with client relationship managers or directly with clients. 
• Co-ordinate statutory and regulatory filings including any associated minutes for example director appointments, share transfers, confirmation statements and PSC registers.
• Together with the existing management coaching, support and review of work prepared by more junior members of the team. 
• Provide company formation services. 
• Provide support for more ad hoc complex corporate services such as share capital restructures, outsourcing where necessary.
• Ensure statutory registers are kept up-to-date. 
• Monitor Companies House daily (through alerts) to ensure nothing is filed without our knowledge, highlighting to client relationship managers where so and resolving. 
• Monitor use of our registered office addresses. 
• Ensure firm company secretarial processes are being followed and make recommendations for improvement. 
• Monitor recovery of company secretarial services and challenge where not meeting target recovery. 
• Responsibility for billing clients and debt management.

Candidate Requirements:

• Relevant company secretarial experience in a professional services environment.
• Ideally hold a paralegal qualification in Company Law or ICSA/The Governance Institute qualification.
• Ability to manage your own workloads and professional learning.
• Confident communication skills with the ability to positively impact and influence others.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Demonstrates a flexible and adaptable approach to meeting changing needs and priorities.

On Offer:

On offer is a 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:

• The firm are looking to hire at Director level and will also consider candidates at Senior Associate/Associate level with Partnership aspirations. 
• You will have experience in corporate transactional support work, and general pensions law experience and ideally you will have experience of working on DB schemes, and be familiar with benefit and documentation issues and project work such as GMP equalisation and de-risking.
• Experience of advising on DC schemes and master trusts, and on contentious pensions matters, would be an advantage, but is not essential.

Candidate Requirements:

• Circa 5- 10 years PQE and a demonstrable background in Pensions law.
• You must have a passion for pensions law, be pragmatic and results focused, and be a team player.

On Offer:

On offer is a highly competitive salary and benefits package. 

To Apply:

For a confidential discuss or to apply, please contact:

David Thomson-Director

Telephone: 0131 450 7164

Email: david@thomsonlrc.com 

Role Overview:

• You will work as part of a highly successful team advising  on a diverse variety of commercial real estate transactions.
• Work will include: investment acquisitions/sales and commercial development work, landlord and tenant work, leasing and lease management.
• You will work closely with senior team members in organising, progressing and completing real estate transactional business for a range of clients from local entrepreneurs to international and blue-chip investors.

Candidate Requirements:

• 1-4 years PQE and a background and interest in commercial property/ real estate.
• Positive attitude combined with strong client management skills.

On Offer:

A competitive salary and benefits package. 

To Apply:

For a confidential discussion or to apply, please contact:

David Thomson- Director

0131 450 7164

david@thomsonlrc.com 

Role Profile:

Working as part of a high successful dispute resolution team and advising and managing a diverse caseload including:

• Commercial contract disputes,
• Real estate disputes,
• Landlord and tenant cases;
• Professional negligence claims. 

Additionally, the role will involve Sheriff court appearances, raising and defending alternative dispute resolution actions, including First Tier Tribunal and Arbitrations and providing training and support to our team of trainees and junior solicitors.

Candidate Requirements:

• Proven background in commercial litigation/dispute resolution.
• Ambitious and "client focused".
• Ideally you will have experience of advocacy in the Sheriff Court and/or First Tier Tribunal.
• Solid client communication skills.
• Ability to work autonomously.

On Offer:

On offer is a competitive salary and benefits package, hybrid-working a the chance to join a firm that offers excellent career progression. 

To Apply: 

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

David Thomson, Director

​​​​​​​Telephone: 0141 244 0260

Email: david@thomsonlrc.com 

Exceptional opportunity for a Banking & Finance Lawyer to make the move to New Zealand- This role can be based in Auckland or Wellington. 

Role Profile:

• Our client is a top-tier New Zealand firm and their banking practice is regarded as the market leader for the region. 
• Work on offer will include: sustainable finance, acquisition and leveraged finance, property finance, structured lending, securitisation, derivatives, project and infrastructure finance, insolvency and debt restructuring.
• The role will involve working with leading sponsors, banks, non-bank lenders, and investment banks and domestic and international corporate enterprises.

Candidate Requirements:

• 3+ PQE and a background in banking or financial services.
• Team player and with strong client management skills.
• Passion for banking and finance law and be able to communicate with peers and clients at all levels. 

On Offer:

On offer is a highly competitive salary and benefits package which includes:

• Top tier Salary.
• Relocation Assistance.
• Visa Sponsorship.

To Apply:

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

David Thomson- Director

+44 (0) 131 450 7164

Email: david@thomsonlrc.com 

ABOUT THE CAYMAN ISLANDS

• The Cayman Islands is a self-governing British Overseas Territory in the western Caribbean Sea.
• It is a leading and sophisticated offshore financial centre and the domicile of choice for investment structures and complex insurance products.
• It is about 1 hour’s flight from Miami and a 12 hour flight from the UK.

ABOUT THE FIRM

• A leading international law firm with over 7 offices globally. 
• The firm mainly comprises UK, Australia, Canadian and New Zealand qualified lawyers who have worked for international or leading national law firms previously.

THE ROLE

You will get a broad banking & finance role.  The firm is particularly interested in lawyers with experience in:  

• Real estate finance;
• Acquisition finance;
• Fund finance;
• Energy and natural resource finance;
• Project finance.
• Restructuring:
• Enforcement of security;
• Loan to own transactions;
• Distressed lending.

The role is extremely entrepreneurial and you will be heavily involved in marketing to end clients and law firms in New York.

WHY GO TO CAYMAN?

• A change of environment and a new adventure;
• Good work/life balance;
• Good money combined with no income tax;
• Shorter commute;
• Outdoor lifestyle;
• Travelling the world – USA/South America on your doorstep;
• Grand Cayman is a great place for children to grow up;
• Very sociable for young professionals;
• Very safe place to live;
• First class accommodation;
• www.caymanresident.com – for further info.

REMUNERATION AND RELOCATION

• From US$150,000 to $210,000 tax free plus up to 30% bonus. 
• Relocation allowance, air fares, work permit fees and up to 4 weeks’ temporary accommodation.

IS IT A GOOD CAREER MOVE?

• Most lawyers that go offshore do not regret their decision and many will become Partners in the firms that they join. With offices around the world there is also now a way back “home” wherever that may be.
• Many offshore lawyers will not head back to the mainstream UK and US firms and this is because they do not want to.
• They have found a work/life balance that pays them well and gives them time to enjoy themselves.
• Partners in offshore firms often look fitter and younger than their peers back in the UK.

To APPLY:

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

David Thomson, Director

Tel: +44 (0) 131 450 7164

Email: david@thomsonlrc.com 

Role Profile:

• The team is a highly respected litigation team in Scotland and is market-leading, acting in Scottish, English and international disputes The team has a broad scope, with significant cross-border expertise and deep knowledge of key sectors, including energy, real estate and financial services. The team also specialises in class action, cyber and property disputes.
• The work will be varied and span a broad spectrum of commercial disputes. You will gain both national and international exposure, as well as experience advising at all stages of the dispute resolution process.
• The client list is impressive, numbering many blue-chip international businesses and there is significant client contact throughout the role.

Candidate Requirements:

• Senior Associate/ Associate level lawyer with experience in general commercial litigation/ dispute resolution or with experience in a specialist areas such as those detailed above.
• You should be versatile, comfortable engaging with large flagship clients and have a desire to help drive the practice forward.
• The firm are interested in candidates from both local market and relocators to Scotland.

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

Edinburgh: 0131 450 7164 

Email: david@thomsonlrc.com 

Overview:

The firm has one of the largest teams of dedicated property lawyers in the UK specialising in energy sector work with clients include the developers, funders and investors involved in energy projects across the UK (including onshore windfarms, offshore windfarms, development of district energy centres and district heating networks, hydro projects, new gas-fired power stations, biomass plants, solar farms and the energy networks which support such projects).  The team's breadth of experience coupled with specialist knowledge means that, whether they are advising on a complex multi-million pound energy project or the acquisition, funding or sale of an asset, their clients receive the legal support they require, when and how they want it – often coupled with other legal services delivered by colleagues as part of a wider multi-disciplinary team specialising in energy and infrastructure projects.

Candidate Requirements

• The successful candidate will ideally have gained experience in commercial property, ideally with particular experience of energy property work and infrastructure projects. 
• You will have a strong academic background and an outgoing personality.  
• You will ideally have circa 2-6 years' PQE with experience of dealing with the property aspects of energy projects in Scotland and/or England.  But previous energy experience is not essential: the team would also be interested to recruit a candidate with a solid grounding in general commercial property work in either jurisdiction who now wishes to move into an energy-focussed role. 

On Offer:

On offer is a highly competitive salary and benefits package along with excellent career prospects and training and development. 

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 firm are looking to hire a lawyer with circa 3-6 years PQE to work on a range of TMT related matters which will include:

• Intellectual Property
• Technology 
• Data Protection
• Outsourcing 
• Corporate Support

You will work as part of a team that is based in Edinburgh and London and will advise blue-chip clients on a range of IP matters, supported by a leading team of experts in this field. 

Requirements:

You will be a qualified lawyer with circa 3-6 years PQE a strong background in IP/IT law. 

On Offer:

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

To Apply:

To discuss this role in confidence or to apply, please contact:

David Thomson, Director

Edinburgh: 0131 450 7164

London: 0203 174 2482

Email: david@thomsonlrc.com 

Role Profile:

The Restructuring team advise companies and all classes of stakeholders on the full spectrum of issues that arise in corporate restructuring and insolvency. Responsibilities will include: 

• Advising companies and boards on issues relating to financial stress and distress, turnaround and restructuring options, directors’ duties and insolvency.
• Advising lenders in relation to their relationships with borrowers facing financial difficulty.
• Advising suppliers, customers, landlords and other stakeholders of the implications of counter-party distress/insolvency.  
• Working with insolvency practitioners to negotiate and implement sales of business and assets in time pressured situations.
• Acting for purchasers acquiring businesses through accelerated M&A processes.

The team works closely with colleagues from across the firm, especially from real estate, banking and finance, corporate and commercial dispute resolution.

Candidate Requirements:

The firm are interested in speaking to candidates from NQ- 2 PQE- ideally you will have direct Restructuring and Business Advisory experience in a qualified role, but consideration will be given to those who are newly qualified or candidates with less direct experience in such work but a clear aptitude and appetite to apply their skills to this challenging and dynamic area of work.

Additionally, the firm are also looking to hire an Associate with circa 3-5 years PQE (qualified in Scotland and/or England &Wales) with demonstrable skills obtained working on restructuring and insolvency mandates in a practice recognised for such work and who will have worked with and be known to a number of restructuring accountants in Scotland who operate in this field.

For each role, the successful candidate will have:

• Experience in corporate restructuring and insolvency, including a good working knowledge of insolvency processes, experience of acting in business sale transactions, and a strong understanding of finance and security documentation.
• Great communication skills.
• Strong analytical and drafting skills.
• A desire to find innovative and commercial solutions for clients..

On Offer:

A highly competitive salary and benefits package. 

To Apply:

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

David Thomson, Director

Glasgow: 0141 244 0260

Edinburgh: 0131 450 7164

Email: david@thomsonlrc.com 

Overview:

The Corporate Finance team is one of the highest profile in Scotland with a busy and diverse practice, working with leading domestic and international companies, investment banks, fund managers and private equity houses on major transactions throughout the UK and beyond. On the public company side corporate clients range from FTSE 100 blue chips to smaller AIM companies; on the private company side clients range from large international groups through private equity backed growth businesses to owner-managed SMEs. The group also acts for third sector bodies including universities and local authorities.Sector specialisms in corporate include technology, fintech, energy (both renewables and Oil & Gas) and food and drink.

Requirements:

• The firm are interested in speaking with Associates with circa 5-8 years PQE (in Scotland or England & Wales) with demonstrable skills obtained working on CF transactions in a practice recognised for such work, and exposure to some of the specialist areas of work mentioned.
• Additionally, the firm are looking for a lawyer at the NQ- 2 year PQE solicitor preferably with direct CF transactional experience in a qualified role, but consideration will be given to those who are newly qualified or candidates with less direct experience in such work but a clear aptitude and appetite to apply their skills to this challenging and dynamic area of work.

The successful candidates will each display an enthusiasm for proactive transaction and project management, strong technical and drafting skills, the ability to provide and to communicate practical and commercial advice to clients as well as good team-working skills.  Experience of working with or an interest in legal technology products such as e-signing and transaction management platforms and document automation software will be essential.

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

Edinburgh: 0131 450 7164

Email: david@thomsonlrc.com 

Role Profile:

In this employment lawyer role you will advise commercial clients on a wide range of contentious and non-contentious employment related matters. This will include:

• Day-to-day employment queries, such as disciplinary and grievance matters, maternity/family leave issues and working time questions;
• Strategic projects such as compliance with new legal requirements;
• Senior executive issues- including negotiating appointments and exits;
• Collective matters such as restructuring, redundancies, integration and TUPE;
• Industrial relations and trade union matters;
• Employment tribunal, civil court and appeal litigation;
• Employment law support for corporate, commercial and real estate transactions, business transfers and outsourcings.

Candidate Requirements:

• The firm are looking to speak with Employment lawyers with at least 2 years+ PQE and a strong employment law background.
• Team player with excellent communication skills. 

On Offer:

On offer is a highly competitive top-tier salary and benefits package. The firm also offers excellent training, development and career progression prospects.

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

Email: david@thomsonlrc.com

Role Overview:

• The TMT practice of this major commercial law firm is a diverse practice dealing with transactional, dispute and advisory work The privacy, cyber and data ('Information Law') team (comprising of fee earners specialising in data protection, privacy litigation and cyber) sit within TMT and collectively is made up of over 50 partners, legal directors and lawyers working across a network of UK and international offices.
• The team has seen a huge surge in demand as a result of the GDPR and related legislation coming into force, coupled with the fast pace of technology and market developments the explosion of data and cyber as a mainstay focus of all sectors and work types has grown exponentially.
• The team now plays a key role within the wider business given the criticality of data in every sector and the need for proper measures to be taken where personal data is involved and to prevent and deal with cyber incidents. But it is not just these traditional" work streams which are driving the need for expert support. 
• In addition, the firm are looking to support our clients more widely in relation to the broader use of their data and how to develop data strategies to enable clients to harness the benefits of their data through analytics, AI, data sharing and revenue generation.  

Practice Development Lawyer:

• The firm are looking for a PDL who is keen to play an integral part of the team supporting lawyers and clients through best practice in knowhow, tracking and disseminating developments, high quality training and engagement with clients and industry events.
• Additionally, the firm are looking for support to help them constantly improve the way they deliver services including prioritising the increased use of technology and (where relevant) precedents to maximise consistency and ease of delivery, leveraging significant firm-wide investment in ground-breaking innovation in the delivery of legal services in ways relevant to the Information Law group. 
• The PDL will be supported by other members of the knowledge and training team.

Candidate Requirements:

• Previous experience working as a lawyer in a law firm in the Information Law sector.
• You will ideally have experience in a client facing role and also hav experience oof using technical/IT resources for the delivery of client legal services and/or training and knowhow.
• Enthusiasm and an interest in the future of legal services and importantly genuine interest in information and data law;
• Strong communication and influencing skills and the ability to work effectively at all levels with clients, lawyers and support services..

On Offer:

On offer is a highly competitive top-tier salary and benefits package. The firm also offers excellent training, development and career progression prospects.

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

Email: david@thomsonlrc.com

Role Profile:

The role will include advising on all aspects of the design, implementation and operation of reward structures and equity incentive plans as well as advising remuneration committees on management incentive issues.Your background does not need to be in employment/ incentives, candidates with transactional corporate backgrounds are also invited to apply- full training and development will be provided. 

Candidate Requirements:

• You should be commercially-minded lawyer with excellent interpersonal and client management skills.
• You should be flexible and adaptable and interested in taking on a challenging role in a growing practice group.

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:

This is an exceptional chance to join a highly-respected UK-wide construction team with an excellent reputation in transport, infrastructure, energy and real estate. The team ​has a strong UK-wide presence with clients including: government, utilities, developers, funder and investors. The role will involve advising on a range of matters including:

• Energy Infrastructure.
• Transport Infrastructure.
• Regeneration and commercial development and
• Dispute avoidance and resolution.

Candidate Requirements:

• The firm are interested in speaking with specialist construction lawyer with 3+ PQE;
• Candidates with non-contentious and/or contentious construction experience are invited to apply;
• ​Experience on working on complex construction contracts.

​On Offer:

• The firm offers a competitive salary and benefits package and flexible working arrangements are also available. 

To Apply:

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

David Thomson, Director

Telephone: 0131 450 7164

Email: david@thomsonlrc.com 

Role Profile:

• You will be responsible for advising on a range of contentious and non-contentious employment law issues, working closely with the firm's key clients in Ireland and Overseas. 
• You will work across a range of industry sectors including: manufacturing, technology, biotech/pharma and financial services. 
• You will work as part of a specialist employment law team. 
• You will advise on a wide range of employment issues including:dismissals, defending High Court injunctions and WRC claims, workforce restructuring, discrimination, workplace investigations, disciplinary procedures, performance management, enforceability of post-termination restrictive covenants, managing sickness absence and other day to day employment issues.
• You will be responsible for mentoring junior members of the team.

Candidate Requirements:

• Candidates will be experienced Employment lawyers at Senior Associate level.
• You will be a 'client focused' lawyer with excellent technical abilities in Employment law. 
• Candidates will ideally have a mix of both contentious and non-contentious employment law experience. 

On Offer:

On offer is a highly competitive top-tier salary and benefits package, an excellent working environment, highly regarded training and development and genuine career progression prospects.

To Apply:

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

David Thomson, Director

Dublin: +353 (0) 1 699 1360

London: +44 (0) 203 174 2482

Email: david@thomsonlrc.com 

The role will involve:

• Acting on behalf of employers, contractors, professional consultants and insurance clients on a broad range of construction disputes, dealing with a variety of contracts (bespoke and standard forms);
• Advising clients on all aspects of construction dispute resolution including pursuing and defending claims in the Sheriff Courts and Court of Session, adjudications, arbitrations and mediations as well as a focus on providing advice to clients on construction issues as they arise on live projects.
• Working as part of the team acting on behalf of a client in a high profile, complex, multi-facetted and high value dispute with a building contractor.

Candidate Requirements:

• Newly qualified to 4 years post qualifying experience who are able to demonstrate a strong interest or a proven ability in managing and resolving disputes/problems on behalf of clients in the construction sector.   
• Construction knowledge and experience are preferred but not vital- The role might be equally attractive to a commercial dispute resolution lawyer who wishes to focus on construction sector.  
• Commercial awareness is essential, together with an enthusiastic approach to business development.

On Offer:

A competitive salary and benefits package and the chance to work with a firm that provides excellent career prospects. 

To Apply:

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

David Thomson, Director

Telephone: 0131 450 7164

Email: david@thomsonlr.com

The Property team is regarded as one of the highest ranking teams in Scotland, with coverage in Aberdeen, Edinburgh and Glasgow but also working with an impressive portfolio of clients across the UK, notably working with banks, developers, institutional funders, renewables, property companies, retail and leisure. 

Candidates will have a strong commercial property/ real estate background (experience of property/ energy or property finance would also be an advantage but not essential) and be looking to join a first class team and a role where you will play a vital role in the strategic growth of the department.

On offer is a highly competitive salary and benefits package. 

To request a copy of the full job description, to discuss the role in confidence, or to apply please contact: David Thomson, Director: 0131 450 7164 or by email: david@thomsonlrc.com

Role Profile:

The EU/ Competition and Trade team consists of over 20 competition lawyers and is part of a wider international Competition Group consisting of more than 180 competition lawyers across the globe. 
The team advises on a broad range of matters that include:

• Competition enforcement issues;
• Merger control:
• Public procurement;
• State Aid; 
• Regulatory matters. 

The team is looking to expand its offering in Edinburgh, with a particular focus on public procurement and State Aid work.  The team works with clients across a range of sectors, including the public sector and utilities, construction and infastructure, lifesciences, technology and media and financial services with clients being based in Scotland, the rest of the UK and internationally.   The role is varied and will also involve advising on:

• Public procurement (both contentious and non-contentious);
• State Aid;
• Competition compliance;
• Regulatory investigations;
• Merger control.

Candidate Requirements:

• Qualified Lawyer in Scotland and/or England & Wales;
• Ideally circa 3+ PQE;
• In addition to competition experience, the successful candidate should have a strong interest in public procurement work, ideally with an EU law and/or public sector background;
• Experience in public procurement;
• Excellent communication and drafting skills;
• Strong commercial acumen and business development skills.

On Offer:

A highly competitive salary and benefits package including bonus, pension, 25 days annual leave, flexible working opportunities, flexible holiday purchase, Private Medical Health Insurance, Health & wellbeing incentives and Cycle to work scheme.

To Apply:

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

David Thomson, Director

Edinburgh: 0131 450 7164

Email: david@thomsonlrc.com

Role Profile: 

• The EU/ Competition team at this major international law firm, handles a broad range of high-quality work including UK, EU and international merger control, competition investigations, competition litigation, behavioural advice and a wide range of regulatory and trade work. 
• The team also advises extensively on public procurement matters, state aid, utility regulation, foreign direct investment and CMA consumer enforcement issues.
• The EU/ Competition team consists of 5 partners and a team of 12 other fee-earners based in London and Edinburgh and is part of a wider worldwide Competition Group. This is therefore an excellent opportunity for someone looking to further their career in a dynamic and internationally focused team.
• Associates are encouraged to take on high levels of responsibility and client contact is encouraged- From day one your role will include business development activities within the team and across the firm’s sector groups. 
• The team also undertakes a significant amount of cross-border work, cooperating on a daily basis and will include some travel. 

Candidate Requirements:

The team is currently expanding and is looking for a motivated, ambitious Associate with circa 3-6 years PQE to be based in their London office.  The firm are looking for a candidate with a passion for competition and regulatory law and, in particular, with an interest in working closely with the firm’s highly rated Technology, Media,  Life Sciences, Energy, Consumer Products / Retail and/or Financial Services teams, where they are seeing a continued increase in competition-related instructions.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Circa 3-6 years PQE;
• Solid background and experience in UK and EU competition law, and a willingness to learn public procurement, state aid and trade law;
• Excellent communication and drafting skills;
• Strong commercial acumen and be able to provide clients with focused strategic advice.

On Offer:

A highly competitive salary and benefits package including bonus, pension, 25 days annual leave, flexible working opportunities, flexible holiday purchase, Private Medical Health Insurance, Health & wellbeing incentives and Cycle to work scheme.

To Apply:

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

London: 0203 174 2482

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 

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 

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:

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

• 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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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

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:

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 

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 

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/

• 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 

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 

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

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. 

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

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 

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

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 

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 

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

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

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 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 

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:

• 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:

• 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:

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 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:

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 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:

• 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

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 

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

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

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 

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

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 

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

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:

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 

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

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 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 

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 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

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 

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

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