Lawyer for Commercial Contracts in Scotland

1 month ago


Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom CMS Full time

About the role:

We are seeking a lawyer with good commercial contracts experience to join our innovative unit in Scotland. As part of this role, you will work directly with clients and develop strong commercial and client-facing skills.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to gain a significant commercial perspective and be part of the revolutionizing of legal service delivery in Scotland. We are looking for lawyers based in Edinburgh or Glasgow with some travel flexibility.

You will receive full training and integration within the relevant practice group team, allowing you to integrate with the client and then return back to CMS in between or at the end of secondments. This is an exciting opportunity for lawyers looking to gain greater client exposure and work with some of the most innovative Scottish businesses.

Key responsibilities include developing new service delivery models and working on new projects to help clients face the future with confidence. We take a bold, dynamic, and agile approach to ensure our clients are able to thrive in today's market.

This is a great opportunity for lawyers with 2-5 years PQE who want to evolve a new model of legal service delivery. We are committed to creating an inclusive working culture and actively encourage applications from people with disabilities, whether visible or invisible.

We offer a competitive basic salary (£60,000 - £80,000) 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, and reasonable adjustments and accommodation for disabled talent in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.

We are proud to say our leadership in creating an inclusive working culture has been celebrated and recognized externally, including being listed for a number of years in the Times Top 50 Employers for Women and the Social Mobility Index. We look forward to receiving your application online via the CMS careers site.



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