Leading international law firm are looking to hire an Associate level Lawyer (4+ PQE) to join their high-ranking TMT team in Scotland- this role can ben based in Edinburgh or Glasgow.

Role Profile:

• The firm has a tier one TMT international practice with TMT lawyers operating across the globe and the Scotland TMT team is the largest TMT team outside of London.
• The practice has a strong sector focus, particularly financial services clients, energy suppliers, retail, universities, technology suppliers and customers seeking digital solutions and innovation.
• The team is focussed on key client propositions, such as FinTech and Big Data), which interface to a wide range of sectors, such as infrastructure and construction, energy and real estate.

The role is wide-ranging and will include:

• Supporting clients with their digital, technology outsourcing and business change projects;
• Acting for customers and suppliers in sourcing related deals;
• Developing ongoing relationships with an existing client base as well as supporting pitches for new opportunities;
• Developing close working relationships as part of an international team;
• Taking an active role in our campaigns and the development of our products.

Candidate Requirements:

The successful candidates will:

• Have gained experience in a firm with an established TMT practice or a large commercial practice, specialising in sourcing related matters;
• Have grounding in IT, Data Protection and Commercial Law;
• Understand or be keen to learn about the financial services sector and regulations around sourcing;
• Be a team player, able to forge strong working relationships with colleagues;
• Be technically strong and exercise good commercial judgment;
• Be receptive to different ways of working including strong project management.

This is a dynamic team where every team member can make his or her own mark- The firm welcomes self-starters who want to progress and who enjoy challenging work in new areas.

On offer is a top-tier salary and benefits package.

For a confidential discussion about this role or to apply, please contact:

David Thomson, Director

Edinburgh: 0131 450 7164

Glasgow: 0141 244 0260

Email: david@thomsonlrc.com