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Vacancy type

Permanent

Sector

Legal

Specialisim

Legal Counsel (In-house)

Location

Glasgow

Language skills

English

Job reference No.

16445

Salary

Competitive

Data Published

07/04/2026

Closing date

28/04/2026

Job Description:

Our highly regard client in Glasgow is seeking to appoint a Legal Counsel who is experienced in banking and finance (in particular, corporate bilateral, syndicated lending, structured lending such as real estate finance, cash management etc.)

This role sits within a well-established function supporting activities and transactions across the UK and EMEA. The successful candidate will provide high-quality legal advice, support complex transactions, and work closely with key stakeholders across the business.

Essential Skills/Experience:

  • Qualified lawyer (England or equivalent) with strong experience in banking and finance law - Around 4 years PQE ideally (flexible up to 7 years PQE max)
  • Demonstrable experience across corporate and structured lending transactions
  • Strong understanding of the legal and regulatory framework relevant to financing within a banking environment
  • Excellent drafting, negotiation and analytical skills
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to deliver clear, practical legal advice
  • Proven stakeholder management and relationship-building capabilities
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively in a fast-paced environment

Core Responsibilities:

  • Provide clear, commercially focused legal advice on a wide range of financing matters
  • Support corporate lending transactions, including bilateral and syndicated facilities, as well as structured finance (real estate, fund, infrastructure and leveraged finance)
  • Draft, review and negotiate legal documentation, including facility agreements, intercreditor agreements, security documents, term sheets and legal opinions
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders, acting as a trusted advisor
  • Contribute to legal policy development, governance processes and risk management

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: (16445)

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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