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Vacancy type

Permanent

Sector

Legal

Specialisim

Legal Counsel (In-house)

Location

Edinburgh

Language skills

English

Job reference No.

16387

Salary

Competitive

Data Published

03/03/2026

Closing date

31/03/2026

Job Description:

Core-Asset Consulting is partnering with a leading firm to recruit an experienced client contracts specialist.

In this role, you will be responsible for managing client agreements across a broad client base. You will lead the end-to-end contracting lifecycle, working closely with internal stakeholders to deliver commercially sound, risk-aware contractual outcomes.

Essential Skills/Experience:

  • Proven experience drafting and negotiating complex contracts.
  • 1-4 years' PQE experience.
  • Relevant legal qualification (Qualified lawyer)
  • Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities and deliver high-quality output within tight timeframes.
  • Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across multiple internal stakeholders.
  • Practical, solutions-focused approach with sound regulatory and risk awareness.
  • Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
  • Proficiency in standard office software and comfort working across multiple systems.

Core Responsibilities:

  • Manage the full contracting lifecycle from initial drafting through negotiation to execution.
  • Own and prioritise a defined portfolio of contractual work, assessing complexity and allocating focus accordingly.
  • Partner with internal teams to coordinate input and secure required approvals.
  • Manage client expectations throughout negotiations, ensuring clear communication and timely delivery.
  • Ensure adherence to internal contracting standards and risk management frameworks.
  • Identify and escalate non-standard or complex contractual provisions for internal review and resolution.
  • Maintain accurate records of contractual documentation, including non-standard clauses.
  • Support sales and relationship teams with contractual documentation queries.
  • Contribute to process enhancements that improve efficiency and overall client experience.

Benefits:

  • A highly competitive salary
  • Wider Benefits package

Core-Asset Consulting is an equal opportunities recruiter, and we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of age, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital/civil partner status or pregnancy.

Job reference: (16387)

To apply for this vacancy applicants must be eligible to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.

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Core-Asset Consulting offers specialist recruitment services to asset management, accounting & finance, asset servicing, legal and the wider financial services sector in Scotland.

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T: 0131 264 0238 M: 07535 897 729
Kim Bower Business Manager, Middle Office Asset Management & Legal

Kim has been a dedicated member of Core-Asset Consulting for almost 18 years, her recruitment expertise spans several critical areas, including Legal, Company Secretarial, Risk (IT and technology risk), Data, and Governance.

Kim’s approach is authentic and people-focused, ensuring that every candidate and client receives honest, reliable, and professional service. This dedication to quality and integrity has cemented her reputation as a trusted advisor in the recruitment industry, driving successful placements and fostering enduring client partnerships.

Her impact on the legal sector includes highlighting the opportunities in in-house legal roles, promoting flexible and remote working, and advocating for diversity and inclusion within the profession. Known for her professional and proactive approach, Kim consistently delivers the highest standards of service.

We put people before profit, service before sales and ethics above all.

Betsy Williamson Chief Executive Officer

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