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Explore and Apply for Commercial Litigation Lawyer jobs in Glasgow, United Kingdom

  • Job type

    Permanent
  • Location

    Glasgow
  • Working Pattern

    Full-time
  • Specialism

    Paralegal
  • Industry

    Legal
  • Pay

    £50,000 - £70,000 per annum

Junior Legal Counsel - Glasgow - £50,000 - £70,000 per annum

Location: Glasgow
Salary: £50,000 - £70,000 per annum
Contract: Full time, Permanent

Are you a proactive legal professional looking to grow your career in a dynamic, hands-on environment? Our client is seeking a Junior Legal Counsel to support our Projects business units with day-to-day legal needs. If you have a commercial mindset, enthusiasm, and a flexible, questioning attitude, this could be your next big move.

What You’ll Do
  • Advise on and negotiate construction and services contracts, helping mitigate risks and seize opportunities.
  • Guide teams through governance and approval processes.
  • Deliver legal training and support policy development.
  • Build strong relationships across the business, providing timely, practical legal advice.
  • Handle a variety of issues—from contract terminations to payment disputes—working closely with finance, commercial, and operations leaders.
  • Maintain a robust precedent bank for quick, efficient document preparation.
  • Manage external legal advisers to ensure advice is clear, constructive, and commercially focused.

What We’re Looking For

Essential:
  • Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales or equivalent with English law knowledge).
  • Experience in projects/construction law and standard contracts (JCT, NEC, FIDIC).
  • Strong communication, influencing skills, and ability to give concise advice. Ability to multitask and work under pressure.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and SharePoint.

Desirable:
  • In-house legal experience.
  • Dispute resolution knowledge.
  • Familiarity with AI tools for productivity.


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