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\n Join us as a Managing Legal Counsel, Payments and Digital Assets \n \n • This is an excellent opportunity to shape the legal strategy of the bank’s payments and digital assets activities, while acting as a trusted advisor on regulation, industry developments and emerging technologies\n, • Whilst your role sits within Retail & Private Banking, you’ll lead our Payments Legal Centre of Expertise (CoE), providing specialist legal support across the bank and wider Legal, Governance and Regulatory Affairs (LG&RA) function\n, • You’ll operate at the forefront of legal and regulatory change, working with senior stakeholders, regulators and industry bodies to help the bank navigate an evolving payments and digital assets landscape\n, • You'll work from home some of the time, coming into the office at least one day per week to collaborate closely with your colleagues\n What you’ll do\n As our Managing Legal Counsel, you’ll be an experienced and ambitious senior lawyer leading the Payments Legal CoE and coordinating the delivery of legal advice across the bank’s payments and digital assets activities. You’ll work closely with senior stakeholders and legal colleagues across LG&RA to make sure legal support is delivered efficiently, effectively and in line with business priorities. You’ll keep advice commercially focused and accessible, helping stakeholders understand and manage legal and regulatory risks. \n As a key advisor to the business, you’ll help shape strategic decisions, support innovation and manage legal and regulatory risk in a practical way. You'll play an important role in supporting the development and launch of innovative products and services, including digital assets and emerging payment technologies such as tokenisation, stablecoins,custody andprogrammable payments, helping the bank navigate a rapidly evolving market. \n You’ll be: \n \n • Leading the development and delivery of the bank's payments legal strategy, including horizon scanning for regulatory, market and technological developments\n, • Providing expert advice on payment products, schemes, infrastructure, open banking, account-to-account payments and strategic payments initiatives\n, • Building strong relationships with regulators, industry bodies, advisers and internal stakeholders to influence and respond to market and regulatory developments\n, • Providing the communication of internal and external legal advice and helping to deliver transactions and projects to stakeholders in a commercial, user friendly and efficient manner\n, • Driving continuous improvement through process optimisation, technology, automation and AI-enabled solutions that enhance efficiency and service delivery\n, • Developing and mentoring legal colleagues while strengthening payments and digital assets expertise across LG&RA\n, • Managing legal spend effectively through e-billing, auctions and other cost management tools\n The skills you'll need\n We’re looking for someone with deep knowledge of banking law and practice, supported by significant experience within financial services industry. You’ll bring extensive expertise in payments regulation and, at the minimum, a developing understanding of digital assets regulation gained either in-house or within a leading law firm. \n You'll be comfortable operating at a senior level, managing complex legal and regulatory issues while building strong relationships across the bank and externally with regulators, industry bodies and advisers. Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills will be essential, alongside experience developing and motivating high-performing teams. \n You’ll also need: \n \n • Industry-leading knowledge of payments regulation, payments schemes and the legal frameworks underpinning UK and international payment services\n, • An understanding of emerging legal and regulatory developments affecting digital assets, open banking, future payment models and agentic AI\n, • The ability to identify, assess and communicate complex legal and regulatory risks in a clear, pragmatic manner\n, • Deep knowledge of payments regulation, payment schemes and the legal framework underpinning UK and international payment services\n, • Experience influencing senior stakeholders and contributing to strategic business decisions\n, • A proactive approach to horizon scanning, thought leadership and sharing legal and market developments with business and legal colleagues\n, • The ability to identify issues of strategic, legal or reputational importance and determine how they should be addressed\n \n #J-18808-Ljbffr

Managing Associate – Technology, Media & Telecommunications (TMT) \n Location: Edinburgh or Glasgow (Hybrid) \n \n LHH are proud to be partnered with a global practice looking to appoint an experienced and commercially minded lawyer to join a leading Technology, Media & Telecommunications (TMT) practice as a Managing Senior Associate. \n \n This role offers the chance to work on high-profile technology, digital transformation and telecommunications projects for a broad range of clients across the private and public sectors. The successful candidate will advise on innovative and strategically significant matters involving technology procurement, outsourcing, digital infrastructure, cloud services, artificial intelligence, and emerging technologies. \n \n The position is ideal for a lawyer seeking to take a leading role in complex client engagements while helping to develop junior team members and contribute to the continued growth of a highly regarded practice. \n \n You will join a specialist team advising on technology sourcing, outsourcing, telecommunications, digital infrastructure, and next-generation technology projects. \n Working alongside senior members of the practice, you will support clients on large-scale transformation programmes that are critical to their operational and commercial objectives. The role provides exposure to a wide range of sectors and a variety of complex commercial arrangements involving technology-enabled services and solutions. \n \n Given your position within the team, you will take responsibility for the day-to-day management of client matters, lead workstreams on significant projects, supervise junior lawyers, and build trusted relationships with clients. \n \n Your responsibilities will include: \n\n • Advising on complex technology procurements, outsourcing arrangements, and managed services agreements.\n, • Leading negotiations involving software development, software licensing, SaaS, cloud computing, and technology implementation projects.\n, • Supporting clients through major digital transformation and business change initiatives.\n, • Advising on telecommunications, digital infrastructure, and connectivity-related projects.\n, • Providing strategic legal and commercial advice on emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence, digital platforms, and data-driven services.\n, • Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex commercial and technology agreements.\n, • Managing workstreams on multi-party and multi-jurisdictional projects.\n, • Supervising, mentoring, and developing junior lawyers.\n, • Building and maintaining strong client relationships and acting as a trusted adviser.\n, • Supporting business development activities, thought leadership initiatives, client presentations, and market engagement programmes.\n\n \n The team environment is collaborative, supportive, and high performing, with opportunities to work on long-term projects from inception through to completion. \n \n Candidates should be able to demonstrate: \n\n • Significant post-qualification experience in technology, commercial, or TMT law.\n, • Strong experience advising on technology contracts, outsourcing arrangements, or digital transformation projects.\n, • Excellent drafting, negotiation, and contract management skills.\n, • Experience managing complex matters involving multiple stakeholders.\n, • Strong client relationship management capabilities.\n, • Commercial awareness and a genuine interest in innovation and emerging technologies.\n, • Experience mentoring and supporting junior colleagues.\n, • A collaborative approach and ability to work effectively across teams, sectors, and jurisdictions.\n, • A proactive attitude towards business development and client engagement.\n\n \n If you'd like to apply, or would find a confidential conversation of use, please feel free to reach out to rebecca.newman@lhh.com or call 07510 368025.

Pensions Solicitor (1-4PQE) \n Location: Edinburgh \n Team: L500 Ranked Pensions Team \n Salary: Highly Competitive + Bonus + Excellent Benefits \n \n The Role & The Work \n When you join this top-quality Pensions team in Edinburgh, you will work alongside highly regarded Pensions specialists on a broad range of sophisticated matters for an impressive client base of trustees and employers. \n \n The team is recognised at the highest levels of both the L500 and Chambers, with a strong reputation not just in Scotland but the UK market. You’ll work closely with colleagues across the wider UK Pensions practice, giving you exposure to a genuinely national team while remaining part of a growing and collaborative Edinburgh office. \n \n The work covers the full spectrum of pensions advice across both defined benefit and defined contribution schemes, including advising trustees and employers on scheme governance, funding, restructuring, transactions and wider advisory matters. The team also has experience across group pensions, master trusts, insurance products, including buy-ins and buy-outs, longevity products and other innovative structures. \n \n One of the real strengths of the practice is the breadth of expertise within the team. Unlike many Pensions practices, contentious pensions work is also handled within the department, meaning you’ll benefit from exposure to potential litigation issues and a genuinely rounded approach to client advice. \n \n This is a key period of growth for this team, with a real commitment to developing its junior and mid-level lawyers. You’ll be given high-quality work from the outset, supported by experienced Pensions lawyers and encouraged to take ownership of your development as you progress. \n For someone with a passion for Pensions, this is a team where you’ll find that passion reflected throughout the practice. \n \n Your Experience \n\n • Scottish Qualified Solicitor with 1-4 PQE and strong experience gained in a Pensions practice\n, • A clear commitment to building a long-term career within Pensions\n, • Experience advising trustees, employers or other pensions stakeholders\n, • Strong technical, drafting and analytical skills\n, • Excellent communication skills and a client-focused approach\n, • Commercially minded with the ability to provide clear, practical advice\n, • Well organised with the ability to manage competing priorities\n, • Ambitious, collaborative and keen to continue developing your Pension’s career within a market-leading team\n\n \n Why This Role? \n\n • Join one of the largest Pensions practices in the UK\n, • Join a team going through an exciting period of growth and investment\n, • Work alongside L500 recognised Pensions Lawyers\n, • Work closely with the wider UK Pensions team and benefit from genuine national exposure\n, • Exposure to complex advisory work, transactions, insurance products and wider pensions structures\n, • Opportunity to gain insight into contentious Pensions matters within the same team\n, • Strong focus on the development and progression of junior and mid-level lawyers\n, • Flexible and hybrid working\n, • Competitive salary, bonus and comprehensive benefits package\n\n \n If you’d like to explore this opportunity further, please contact Tilly Scott on 0131 460 7747 or tilly@jmc-legal.com for a confidential discussion.

We are working with an international law firm who are seeking an Associate to join their Insurance Policy practice within their Edinburgh office. \n \n The Role \n The successful candidate will join a globally recognised Insurance practice, focusing on insurance policy analysis and complex, high-value coverage disputes. The candidate will advise insurers across policy coverage and indemnity disputes, as well as supporting claims teams on strategic and commercial decision-making. Responsibilities will also include drafting detailed coverage opinions across multiple lines of business, acting in declaratory proceedings and coverage litigation, and working closely with leading coverage specialists and exposure to UK-wide and international matters. \n \n The candidate will also demonstrate a willingness to participate in business development initiatives while managing client relationships. \n \n Essential Criteria \n\n • Qualified solicitor;\n, • NQ-4 PQE;\n, • Strong background in insurance, commercial litigation and/or disputes within a medium to large commercial firm;\n, • Excellent commercial awareness;\n, • Outstanding academics;\n, • Negotiation skills;\n, • Ability to work independently and within a team.\n\n \n Benefits \n\n • Excellent salary package (commensurate with experience);\n, • Generous benefits package;\n, • Extensive opportunities for career development;\n, • Hybrid working;\n, • Inclusive and friendly culture.\n\n \n Please contact Nuala Darragh on +44 7540 310 755 or email nuala.darragh@achuman.com if you would like to have a confidential discussion about this opportunity.

TMT Associate \n Glasgow, Edinburgh or Aberdeen \n 2+ PQE \n \n VNI Legal are delighted to be working with a leading international law firm are looking to hire a 2+ PQE TMT lawyer to join their award-winning team- this role can be based in any of their Scottish offices. \n \n The TMT team has a strong focus on clients in the firm's global sectors of Advanced Manufacturing and Technology, Financial Services, and Energy, 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. \n \n This is a dynamic team where every team member can make their own mark. Their 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. \n \n The role is wide-ranging and will include: \n\n • Acting for customers and suppliers on their digital, technology outsourcing, business change projects, sourcing, and telecommunications related deals;\n, • Developing ongoing relationships with an existing client base as well as assisting with bids and pitch presentations for new opportunities;\n, • Developing close working relationships as part of an international team;\n, • Taking an active role in our campaigns and the development of our products.\n\n \n Candidate Requirements: \n\n • Technically excellent and with previous TMT experience of at least 2 years with an established private practice firm or large in-house practice;\n, • Enthusiastic and a team player;\n, • Self starter, commercially aware and client focused;\n, • Interest in technology issues, using this to support business development;\n, • Strong academic background, excellent communication and organisational skill\n\n \n On Offer: \n\n • Competitive Salary and Benefits package.\n, • Longstanding tier 1 rated technology and outsourcing team.\n, • Market leading, dynamic and growing international team- opportunity to work with colleagues who are leading specialists in the TMT sector.\n, • First class training and career development programme.\n, • Early responsibility and opportunities to develop client relationships.\n\n \n This is a fantastic opportunity to join one of the strongest teams in the UK. You will be rewarded with a market leading salary and benefits package as well as the chance to be involved with some of the best work in the country. For more information please apply or contact adam.skelton@vnirecruitment.co.uk

Excellent opportunity for a Commercial Lawyer to act as Legal Counsel to an global brand. \n This role will be based in their offices in central Edinburgh. \n This is an exceptional opportunity to take on a diverse and challenging in-house legal role. \n \n\n • As sole legal counsel you will be responsible for the management of legal risk and provision of pragmatic, commercially focused legal advice to the European Leadership Team and wider European business functions, including their Polish subsidiary.\n, • This position combines strategic oversight with hands-on legal delivery, leading on legal risk, corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and advising across a wide range of complex commercial matters.\n, • A key element of the role is the provision of operational legal support to review, draft and negotiate of a broad range of contracts being entered into by the European Business Unit.\n\n \n Role Profile: \n \n\n • Legal Management and Advice: Provide pragmatic and commercially focussed advice across a range of complex commercial matters; outsourcing to external legal advisers where appropriate, managing the relationship with the chosen services providers and their costs.\n\n \n\n • Compliance and Risk Management: Provide legal support to enable effective compliance, corporate governance and risk management of the European Business Unit within Baxters Food Group’s overall legal and regulatory framework, ensuring alignment with Group policies, standards and risk appetite.\n\n \n\n • Contracts: Ensure consistency and efficiency of contracting processes and standards across the European Business Unit. Assess and manage the legal risk in contractual arrangements both in new business and existing commercial relationships through the effective review and negotiation of a wide variety and high volume of commercial contracts being entered into by the European Business Unit.\n\n \n\n • Projects/Transactions: Support transactional and special project work (including Banking transactions and Mergers and Acquisitions) relating to the European Business Unit; outsourcing to external legal advisers where appropriate, managing the relationship with the chosen services providers and their costs.\n\n \n\n • Brand Protection & IP: Monitor, protect and manage Baxters Food Group’s intellectual property portfolio, including trade marks, designs and related rights, ensuring appropriate registration, renewal and enforcement strategies are in place across all relevant jurisdictions. Oversee the appointment and performance of external trade mark and design attorneys, ensuring high-quality advice and effective cost control, while proactively identifying and mitigating IP risks and supporting the business in the development and protection of new products and brands.\n\n \n\n • Litigation/Disputes: Management of litigation and legal disputes relating to the European Business Unit of Baxters Food Group; outsourcing to external legal advisers where appropriate, managing the relationship with the chosen services providers and their costs.\n\n \n\n • Insurance: Provide support to the administration and renewal of the Baxters Food Group’s insurance programme in conjunction with our Group Legal Director & Company Secretary and nominated insurance broker. Ensure the effective notification and management of any insurance claims made on the policies relating to the European Business Unit.\n\n \n\n • Property: Provide administration and legal services to maintain the European property portfolio of the Baxters Food Group including the negotiation of leases/purchases, rating and rent reviews, dilapidation settlements; outsourcing to external legal advisers where appropriate, managing the relationship with the chosen services providers and their costs.\n\n \n\n • Other Duties: Minute-taking at European Board Meetings. Develop and maintain relationships with our key external legal providers, ensuring they remain business-focused and value-driven. Collaborate with Legal colleagues across the Baxters Group to help to define the future strategy, shape and continuous improvement of the Legal function, including the adoption of AI and legal technology tools to improve efficiency, scalability, and business partnership.\n\n \n Candidate Requirements: \n \n\n • Scottish or English qualified lawyer with relevant commercial experience.\n, • Ideally you will have in-house experienced (retails, FMCG would be ideal) however candidates with relevant experience in private practice are invited to apply.\n, • Experience of managing external advisers.\n, • Strong analytical skills and the ability to solve complex business problems through effective cross-functional collaboration.\n, • Highly motivated and energetic self-starter; a 'hands on' practical person who will work at every level to get the job done.\n, • Resilient and copes with conflicting priorities and can thrive in a fluid and changeable environment.\n, • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to present complex information clearly and succinctly and to provide advice at the most senior level in a way that is authoritative and inspires confidence and trust.\n, • Comfortable working at Board level when needed, including drafting reports in a style and format appropriate for presentation.\n, • An understanding of the food manufacturing other directly relevant sector would be desirable but not essential.\n, • Experience advising/ managing legal support to a multi-jurisdictional business.\n\n \n On Offer: \n \n On offer is a highly competitive salary and benefits package. \n \n To Apply: \n \n For a confidential discussion about this position, to request the full job description or to apply, please contact: \n \n David Thomson- Director \n Telephone: +44 (0) 131 450 7164 \n Email: david@thomsonlrc.com

We are working with a top-tier international UK law firm based in Edinburgh for an Associate to join their Non-Contentious Construction team. The Role: The successful candidate will join a highly regarded transactional Construction & Engineering team, advising real estate developers, institutional investors and major national and international corporations on significant and complex construction and engineering projects. The team works closely with colleagues across real estate, finance and other practice areas, with a particular focus on major projects within the built environment. The role involves providing strategic and commercial advice on the construction aspects of major real estate development projects, including drafting and negotiating construction and engineering documentation and advising on JCT and other standard form contracts. Essential Criteria: • 2+ years’ PQE;, • Non-contentious construction law background;, • Strong academic background;, • Technically excellent;, • Team player;, • Organisation skills;, • Strong commercial awareness. Benefits: • Competitive salary and benefits package (commensurate with experience);, • Hybrid working;, • International law firm;, • Collaborative and friendly team environment;, • Innovative work environment. Please contact Andrew Currie on +44 7519489330 or email andrew.currie@achuman.com if you would like to have a confidential discussion about this opportunity.

Legal Counsel - Property | Edinburgh This is a unique opportunity for a skilled Property Lawyer to join a vibrant in-house legal team, develop a broader commercial skill set and take on some of the most interesting, complex and challenging work in Scotland. This role would be well suited to a skilled Solicitor (3-8 PQE) who has strong expertise in both residential and commercial property transactions, and can manage a diverse caseload including residential properties, plots of land, rural property and commercial property, as well as residential and commercial leasing, advising on complex title matters and more. The team manages a fascinating portfolio of multi-purpose land and properties across the country, many of which have an alluring history and intricate, complex deeds. As such, this is an engaging and fulfilling role where you will be empowered to enhance your technical skills and level up your career. Because of the multi-disciplinary nature of the team, this role also offers ample scope to get involved in broader work, including commercial contracting, data protection and employment law issues. For someone seeking to carve out a career in-house, this position will support you in developing a skill set which aligns well with the in-house market. Culturally, the organisation are friendly, supportive and driven by a real sense of purpose. The legal team are flexible and cohesive, with a number of skilled professionals working across disciplines. Retention is outstanding, with lawyers staying in post for notable periods, which is a nod to the positive cultural offering and overall satisfaction the role can provide. Coming in on an initial 12-month contract, this is an opportunity for a property lawyer to enhance their CV by gaining in-house experience, tackling complex work, furthering their technical skills and enhancing their offering to in-house employers. For lawyers who are keen to get stuck in, whose values align well with the team and who have a positive impact, there is a chance the role will be extended or made permanent. • Manage transactions related to the sale and purchase of a wide range of different properties (commercial, rural and residential), including the negotiation, drafting and concluding of missives. The negotiation, drafting and provision of expert advice relating to residential and commercial leasing, • Analysis, interpretation and advice on complex titles, many of which are historic in nature, • Land registration application for properties, • Day-to-day advice on all property-related matters, • Ability to draft, negotiate and revise a wide range of commercial contracts would be advantageous, • Offer legal guidance on compliance and a variety of legal matters., • Collaborate effectively with a team of solicitors to meet organisational goals, • A generous pension scheme with up to 14% employer contribution., • Access to a comprehensive benefits package, including an employee assistance programme, enhanced family-friendly policies, cycle to work scheme and death in service benefit., • Culturally ingrained, flexible and hybrid working policies, • 26 days of annual leave, plus nine statutory holidays., • A supportive and collaborative work environment that values integrity, professionalism, and innovation., • Not Applicable, • Full-time, • Legal #J-18808-Ljbffr

Legal Counsel - Property | Edinburgh This is a unique opportunity for a skilled Property Lawyer to join a vibrant in-house legal team, develop a broader commercial skill set and take on some of the most interesting, complex and challenging work in Scotland. This role would be well suited to a skilled Solicitor (3-8 PQE) who has strong expertise in both residential and commercial property transactions, and can manage a diverse caseload including residential properties, plots of land, rural property and commercial property, as well as residential and commercial leasing, advising on complex title matters and more. The team manages a fascinating portfolio of multi-purpose land and properties across the country, many of which have an alluring history and intricate, complex deeds. As such, this is an engaging and fulfilling role where you will be empowered to enhance your technical skills and level up your career. Because of the multi-disciplinary nature of the team, this role also offers ample scope to get involved in broader work, including commercial contracting, data protection and employment law issues. For someone seeking to carve out a career in-house, this position will support you in developing a skill set which aligns well with the in-house market. Culturally, the organisation are friendly, supportive and driven by a real sense of purpose. The legal team are flexible and cohesive, with a number of skilled professionals working across disciplines. Retention is outstanding, with lawyers staying in post for notable periods, which is a nod to the positive cultural offering and overall satisfaction the role can provide. Coming in on an initial 12-month contract, this is an opportunity for a property lawyer to enhance their CV by gaining in-house experience, tackling complex work, furthering their technical skills and enhancing their offering to in-house employers. For lawyers who are keen to get stuck in, whose values align well with the team and who have a positive impact, there is a chance the role will be extended or made permanent. • Manage transactions related to the sale and purchase of a wide range of different properties (commercial, rural and residential), including the negotiation, drafting and concluding of missives. The negotiation, drafting and provision of expert advice relating to residential and commercial leasing, • Analysis, interpretation and advice on complex titles, many of which are historic in nature, • Land registration application for properties, • Day-to-day advice on all property-related matters, • Ability to draft, negotiate and revise a wide range of commercial contracts would be advantageous, • Offer legal guidance on compliance and a variety of legal matters., • Collaborate effectively with a team of solicitors to meet organisational goals, • A generous pension scheme with up to 14% employer contribution., • Access to a comprehensive benefits package, including an employee assistance programme, enhanced family-friendly policies, cycle to work scheme and death in service benefit., • Culturally ingrained, flexible and hybrid working policies, • 26 days of annual leave, plus nine statutory holidays., • A supportive and collaborative work environment that values integrity, professionalism, and innovation., • Not Applicable, • Full-time, • Legal #J-18808-Ljbffr

Dentons Canada is seeking a Deputy Managing Lawyer in Glasgow to join their Helix team.

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 wor

Legal Counsel - Property | Edinburgh This is a unique opportunity for a skilled Property Lawyer to join a vibrant in-house legal team, develop a broader commercial skill set and take on some of the most interesting, complex and challenging work in Scotland. This role would be well suited to a skilled Solicitor (3-8 PQE) who has strong expertise in both residential and commercial property transactions, and can manage a diverse caseload including residential properties, plots of land, rural property and commercial property, as well as residential and commercial leasing, advising on complex title matters and more. The team manages a fascinating portfolio of multi-purpose land and properties across the country, many of which have an alluring history and intricate, complex deeds. As such, this is an engaging and fulfilling role where you will be empowered to enhance your technical skills and level up your career. Because of the multi-disciplinary nature of the team, this role also offers ample scope to get involved in broader work, including commercial contracting, data protection and employment law issues. For someone seeking to carve out a career in-house, this position will support you in developing a skill set which aligns well with the in-house market. Culturally, the organisation are friendly, supportive and driven by a real sense of purpose. The legal team are flexible and cohesive, with a number of skilled professionals working across disciplines. Retention is outstanding, with lawyers staying in post for notable periods, which is a nod to the positive cultural offering and overall satisfaction the role can provide. Coming in on an initial 12-month contract, this is an opportunity for a property lawyer to enhance their CV by gaining in-house experience, tackling complex work, furthering their technical skills and enhancing their offering to in-house employers. For lawyers who are keen to get stuck in, whose values align well with the team and who have a positive impact, there is a chance the role will be extended or made permanent. • Manage transactions related to the sale and purchase of a wide range of different properties (commercial, rural and residential), including the negotiation, drafting and concluding of missives. The negotiation, drafting and provision of expert advice relating to residential and commercial leasing, • Analysis, interpretation and advice on complex titles, many of which are historic in nature, • Land registration application for properties, • Day-to-day advice on all property-related matters, • Ability to draft, negotiate and revise a wide range of commercial contracts would be advantageous, • Offer legal guidance on compliance and a variety of legal matters., • Collaborate effectively with a team of solicitors to meet organisational goals, • A generous pension scheme with up to 14% employer contribution., • Access to a comprehensive benefits package, including an employee assistance programme, enhanced family-friendly policies, cycle to work scheme and death in service benefit., • Culturally ingrained, flexible and hybrid working policies, • 26 days of annual leave, plus nine statutory holidays., • A supportive and collaborative work environment that values integrity, professionalism, and innovation., • Not Applicable, • Full-time, • Legal #J-18808-Ljbffr

Legal Counsel - Property | Edinburgh This is a unique opportunity for a skilled Property Lawyer to join a vibrant in-house legal team, develop a broader commercial skill set and take on some of the most interesting, complex and challenging work in Scotland. This role would be well suited to a skilled Solicitor (3-8 PQE) who has strong expertise in both residential and commercial property transactions, and can manage a diverse caseload including residential properties, plots of land, rural property and commercial property, as well as residential and commercial leasing, advising on complex title matters and more. The team manages a fascinating portfolio of multi-purpose land and properties across the country, many of which have an alluring history and intricate, complex deeds. As such, this is an engaging and fulfilling role where you will be empowered to enhance your technical skills and level up your career. Because of the multi-disciplinary nature of the team, this role also offers ample scope to get involved in broader work, including commercial contracting, data protection and employment law issues. For someone seeking to carve out a career in-house, this position will support you in developing a skill set which aligns well with the in-house market. Culturally, the organisation are friendly, supportive and driven by a real sense of purpose. The legal team are flexible and cohesive, with a number of skilled professionals working across disciplines. Retention is outstanding, with lawyers staying in post for notable periods, which is a nod to the positive cultural offering and overall satisfaction the role can provide. Coming in on an initial 12-month contract, this is an opportunity for a property lawyer to enhance their CV by gaining in-house experience, tackling complex work, furthering their technical skills and enhancing their offering to in-house employers. For lawyers who are keen to get stuck in, whose values align well with the team and who have a positive impact, there is a chance the role will be extended or made permanent. • Manage transactions related to the sale and purchase of a wide range of different properties (commercial, rural and residential), including the negotiation, drafting and concluding of missives. The negotiation, drafting and provision of expert advice relating to residential and commercial leasing, • Analysis, interpretation and advice on complex titles, many of which are historic in nature, • Land registration application for properties, • Day-to-day advice on all property-related matters, • Ability to draft, negotiate and revise a wide range of commercial contracts would be advantageous, • Offer legal guidance on compliance and a variety of legal matters., • Collaborate effectively with a team of solicitors to meet organisational goals, • A generous pension scheme with up to 14% employer contribution., • Access to a comprehensive benefits package, including an employee assistance programme, enhanced family-friendly policies, cycle to work scheme and death in service benefit., • Culturally ingrained, flexible and hybrid working policies, • 26 days of annual leave, plus nine statutory holidays., • A supportive and collaborative work environment that values integrity, professionalism, and innovation., • Not Applicable, • Full-time, • Legal #J-18808-Ljbffr

Join us as a Managing Legal Counsel, Payments and Digital Assets • This is an excellent opportunity to shape the legal strategy of the bank’s payments and digital assets activities, while acting as a trusted advisor on regulation, industry developments and emerging technologies, • Whilst your role sits within Retail & Private Banking, you’ll lead our Payments Legal Centre of Expertise (CoE), providing specialist legal support across the bank and wider Legal, Governance and Regulatory Affairs (LG&RA) function, • You’ll operate at the forefront of legal and regulatory change, working with senior stakeholders, regulators and industry bodies to help the bank navigate an evolving payments and digital assets landscape, • You'll work from home some of the time, coming into the office at least one day per week to collaborate closely with your colleagues As our Managing Legal Counsel, you’ll be an experienced and ambitious senior lawyer leading the Payments Legal CoE and coordinating the delivery of legal advice across the bank’s payments and digital assets activities. You’ll work closely with senior stakeholders and legal colleagues across LG&RA to make sure legal support is delivered efficiently, effectively and in line with business priorities. You’ll keep advice commercially focused and accessible, helping stakeholders understand and manage legal and regulatory risks. As a key advisor to the business, you’ll help shape strategic decisions, support innovation and manage legal and regulatory risk in a practical way. You'll play an important role in supporting the development and launch of innovative products and services, including digital assets and emerging payment technologies such as tokenisation, stablecoins,custody andprogrammable payments, helping the bank navigate a rapidly evolving market. You’ll be: • Leading the development and delivery of the bank's payments legal strategy, including horizon scanning for regulatory, market and technological developments, • Providing expert advice on payment products, schemes, infrastructure, open banking, account-to-account payments and strategic payments initiatives, • Building strong relationships with regulators, industry bodies, advisers and internal stakeholders to influence and respond to market and regulatory developments, • Providing the communication of internal and external legal advice and helping to deliver transactions and projects to stakeholders in a commercial, user friendly and efficient manner, • Driving continuous improvement through process optimisation, technology, automation and AI-enabled solutions that enhance efficiency and service delivery, • Developing and mentoring legal colleagues while strengthening payments and digital assets expertise across LG&RA, • Managing legal spend effectively through e-billing, auctions and other cost management tools We’re looking for someone with deep knowledge of banking law and practice, supported by significant experience within financial services industry. You’ll bring extensive expertise in payments regulation and, at the minimum, a developing understanding of digital assets regulation gained either in-house or within a leading law firm. You'll be comfortable operating at a senior level, managing complex legal and regulatory issues while building strong relationships across the bank and externally with regulators, industry bodies and advisers. Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills will be essential, alongside experience developing and motivating high-performing teams. You’ll also need: • Industry-leading knowledge of payments regulation, payments schemes and the legal frameworks underpinning UK and international payment services, • An understanding of emerging legal and regulatory developments affecting digital assets, open banking, future payment models and agentic AI, • The ability to identify, assess and communicate complex legal and regulatory risks in a clear, pragmatic manner, • Deep knowledge of payments regulation, payment schemes and the legal framework underpinning UK and international payment services, • Experience influencing senior stakeholders and contributing to strategic business decisions, • A proactive approach to horizon scanning, thought leadership and sharing legal and market developments with business and legal colleagues, • The ability to identify issues of strategic, legal or reputational importance and determine how they should be addressed #J-18808-Ljbffr

Join us as a Managing Legal Counsel, Payments and Digital Assets • This is an excellent opportunity to shape the legal strategy of the bank’s payments and digital assets activities, while acting as a trusted advisor on regulation, industry developments and emerging technologies, • Whilst your role sits within Retail & Private Banking, you’ll lead our Payments Legal Centre of Expertise (CoE), providing specialist legal support across the bank and wider Legal, Governance and Regulatory Affairs (LG&RA) function, • You’ll operate at the forefront of legal and regulatory change, working with senior stakeholders, regulators and industry bodies to help the bank navigate an evolving payments and digital assets landscape, • You'll work from home some of the time, coming into the office at least one day per week to collaborate closely with your colleagues As our Managing Legal Counsel, you’ll be an experienced and ambitious senior lawyer leading the Payments Legal CoE and coordinating the delivery of legal advice across the bank’s payments and digital assets activities. You’ll work closely with senior stakeholders and legal colleagues across LG&RA to make sure legal support is delivered efficiently, effectively and in line with business priorities. You’ll keep advice commercially focused and accessible, helping stakeholders understand and manage legal and regulatory risks. As a key advisor to the business, you’ll help shape strategic decisions, support innovation and manage legal and regulatory risk in a practical way. You'll play an important role in supporting the development and launch of innovative products and services, including digital assets and emerging payment technologies such as tokenisation, stablecoins,custody andprogrammable payments, helping the bank navigate a rapidly evolving market. You’ll be: • Leading the development and delivery of the bank's payments legal strategy, including horizon scanning for regulatory, market and technological developments, • Providing expert advice on payment products, schemes, infrastructure, open banking, account-to-account payments and strategic payments initiatives, • Building strong relationships with regulators, industry bodies, advisers and internal stakeholders to influence and respond to market and regulatory developments, • Providing the communication of internal and external legal advice and helping to deliver transactions and projects to stakeholders in a commercial, user friendly and efficient manner, • Driving continuous improvement through process optimisation, technology, automation and AI-enabled solutions that enhance efficiency and service delivery, • Developing and mentoring legal colleagues while strengthening payments and digital assets expertise across LG&RA, • Managing legal spend effectively through e-billing, auctions and other cost management tools We’re looking for someone with deep knowledge of banking law and practice, supported by significant experience within financial services industry. You’ll bring extensive expertise in payments regulation and, at the minimum, a developing understanding of digital assets regulation gained either in-house or within a leading law firm. You'll be comfortable operating at a senior level, managing complex legal and regulatory issues while building strong relationships across the bank and externally with regulators, industry bodies and advisers. Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills will be essential, alongside experience developing and motivating high-performing teams. You’ll also need: • Industry-leading knowledge of payments regulation, payments schemes and the legal frameworks underpinning UK and international payment services, • An understanding of emerging legal and regulatory developments affecting digital assets, open banking, future payment models and agentic AI, • The ability to identify, assess and communicate complex legal and regulatory risks in a clear, pragmatic manner, • Deep knowledge of payments regulation, payment schemes and the legal framework underpinning UK and international payment services, • Experience influencing senior stakeholders and contributing to strategic business decisions, • A proactive approach to horizon scanning, thought leadership and sharing legal and market developments with business and legal colleagues, • The ability to identify issues of strategic, legal or reputational importance and determine how they should be addressed #J-18808-Ljbffr

Join us as a Managing Legal Counsel, Payments and Digital Assets • This is an excellent opportunity to shape the legal strategy of the bank’s payments and digital assets activities, while acting as a trusted advisor on regulation, industry developments and emerging technologies, • Whilst your role sits within Retail & Private Banking, you’ll lead our Payments Legal Centre of Expertise (CoE), providing specialist legal support across the bank and wider Legal, Governance and Regulatory Affairs (LG&RA) function, • You’ll operate at the forefront of legal and regulatory change, working with senior stakeholders, regulators and industry bodies to help the bank navigate an evolving payments and digital assets landscape, • You'll work from home some of the time, coming into the office at least one day per week to collaborate closely with your colleagues As our Managing Legal Counsel, you’ll be an experienced and ambitious senior lawyer leading the Payments Legal CoE and coordinating the delivery of legal advice across the bank’s payments and digital assets activities. You’ll work closely with senior stakeholders and legal colleagues across LG&RA to make sure legal support is delivered efficiently, effectively and in line with business priorities. You’ll keep advice commercially focused and accessible, helping stakeholders understand and manage legal and regulatory risks. As a key advisor to the business, you’ll help shape strategic decisions, support innovation and manage legal and regulatory risk in a practical way. You'll play an important role in supporting the development and launch of innovative products and services, including digital assets and emerging payment technologies such as tokenisation, stablecoins,custody andprogrammable payments, helping the bank navigate a rapidly evolving market. You’ll be: • Leading the development and delivery of the bank's payments legal strategy, including horizon scanning for regulatory, market and technological developments, • Providing expert advice on payment products, schemes, infrastructure, open banking, account-to-account payments and strategic payments initiatives, • Building strong relationships with regulators, industry bodies, advisers and internal stakeholders to influence and respond to market and regulatory developments, • Providing the communication of internal and external legal advice and helping to deliver transactions and projects to stakeholders in a commercial, user friendly and efficient manner, • Driving continuous improvement through process optimisation, technology, automation and AI-enabled solutions that enhance efficiency and service delivery, • Developing and mentoring legal colleagues while strengthening payments and digital assets expertise across LG&RA, • Managing legal spend effectively through e-billing, auctions and other cost management tools We’re looking for someone with deep knowledge of banking law and practice, supported by significant experience within financial services industry. You’ll bring extensive expertise in payments regulation and, at the minimum, a developing understanding of digital assets regulation gained either in-house or within a leading law firm. You'll be comfortable operating at a senior level, managing complex legal and regulatory issues while building strong relationships across the bank and externally with regulators, industry bodies and advisers. Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills will be essential, alongside experience developing and motivating high-performing teams. You’ll also need: • Industry-leading knowledge of payments regulation, payments schemes and the legal frameworks underpinning UK and international payment services, • An understanding of emerging legal and regulatory developments affecting digital assets, open banking, future payment models and agentic AI, • The ability to identify, assess and communicate complex legal and regulatory risks in a clear, pragmatic manner, • Deep knowledge of payments regulation, payment schemes and the legal framework underpinning UK and international payment services, • Experience influencing senior stakeholders and contributing to strategic business decisions, • A proactive approach to horizon scanning, thought leadership and sharing legal and market developments with business and legal colleagues, • The ability to identify issues of strategic, legal or reputational importance and determine how they should be addressed #J-18808-Ljbffr

Dentons Canada is seeking a Deputy Managing Lawyer in Glasgow to join their Helix team.

Dentons Canada is seeking a Deputy Managing Lawyer in Glasgow to join their Helix team. This pivotal role involves managing commercial contracts for prominent retail and media brands while supervising a team of lawyers and paralegals, working collaboratively to innovate legal services. The successful candidate will have prior experience in media, technology, outsourcing contracts, and possess strong leadership skills, aiming to enhance the legal service delivery model. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Reference: 1549Looking to light up a career in law?Join us for a Career Information Day and discover where a future in law or business could take you.Are you in S4-S6 and wondering what your future career could look like? Interested in law but not sure which path is right for you? Whether you're considering becoming a lawyer or exploring the many opportunities within a professional services firm, our Career Information Day is designed to help you take the next step with confidence.Event DetailsWhat?An informative and interactive Career Information Day hosted by Burges Salmon.When?Monday 21 September 2026Where?Burges SalmonAtria One144 Morrison StreetEdinburgh, EH3 8EXHow?Register your interest by clicking the Apply Now button.About the Career Information DayJoin us at our Edinburgh office for a day of insight, inspiration and practical careers advice. This event is aimed at students aged 14-18 who are interested in exploring careers in law and the wider legal sector.Throughout the day, you'll have the opportunity to:Learn more about Burges Salmon and the work we doGain insight into the day-to-day life of trainees, qualified lawyers and legal professionalsReceive practical advice on applications, interviews and employability skillsTake part in interactive group activities and a mock TrialMeet like-minded students and expand your networkAsk questions and hear first-hand experiences from people working across the firmWhether you're already set on a legal career or simply curious about your future options, this event will provide valuable insights to help inform your next steps.What Previous Attendees Said"I really enjoyed attending the Law Information Day. I developed a much better understanding of law through the variety of activities we took part in.""The information gained from today's event has massively helped to narrow down my career options.""It has inspired me even more to study law."Need Additional Support?If you would like to discuss reasonable adjustments or require any additional support during the application process, please contact Grace Elliott at Grace.Elliott@Burges-Salmon.com.To help make our events as accessible as possible, we can reimburse reasonable travel expenses. Please contact us before making any bookings. Lunch will be provided on the day.Category:Schools/College work experience Location:Edinburgh

Dentons Canada is seeking a Deputy Managing Lawyer in Glasgow to join their Helix team.

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