Legal Counsel

Legal Counsel Leyton is an international consulting firm that helps businesses leverage financial incentives to accelerate their growth and achieve long-lasting performance. At Leyton, we carry innovation at the core of all our actions and share a sense of entrepreneurship, ambition, agility, simplicity, professionalism, and belonging, amongst all our employees.Role Profile:As In-House Legal Advisor, you will support our Head of Legal & Compliance as they continue to build out Leyton’s expanding Legal & Compliance function.  Working closely with our Legal Assistant, you will primarily focus on reviewing, preparing and negotiating client agreements, consultancy agreements and supplier contracts, as well as leading on resolution of post-signature matters.  You will work closely with internal stakeholders to support the effective management of a variety of legal and regulatory matters, including in relation to anti-money laundering and data protection.  As such, this role requires a team player with excellent communication skills and a thorough working knowledge of contract law and compliance matters.  There will also be opportunities to drive process improvement, contract automation and business-wide training on relevant legal and regulatory matters as the Legal & Compliance function expands, therefore an interest in these areas and a willingness to think creatively is vital in this role. Responsibilities:ContractingReviewing, preparing and negotiating client agreements, supplier contracts and consultancy agreements, ensuring maximum benefit for Leyton whilst appropriately managing risk within a complex legal and regulatory environment.  Assisting Head of Legal & Compliance in preparing playbooks and working closely with key stakeholders to manage post-signature matters.Data ProtectionAssisting Head of Legal & Compliance in managing legal and regulatory aspects of data privacy, including handling GDPR compliance and related issues plus maintaining relevant records.Compliance & RiskSupporting Head of Legal & Compliance in undertaking risk assessments of relevant Leyton policies and procedures, ensuring ongoing compliance and exploring increased efficiency via streamlined internal processes (including adopting automation/AI as appropriate).General Legal SupportAs a first point of contact for Legal & Compliance team to internal clients and stakeholders, triaging enquiries and responding to requests for support with efficiency and professionalism.  Assisting Head of Legal & Compliance in preparing and delivering business-wide training on relevant legal and regulatory matters.Competencies:Legal and Regulatory KnowledgeThorough working knowledge of contract law, including reviewing and preparing legal agreements such as engagement letters, consultancy agreements, supplier contracts and general terms and conditions.Understanding of anti-money laundering (AML) regulations and data protection obligations.Ability to apply legal knowledge pragmatically to business situations, including post-signature matters.Attention to DetailHigh standard of accuracy in drafting and reviewing documents.Careful and methodical approach to legal and compliance processes, recognising the risks of oversight.Communication and Stakeholder ManagementAbility to explain legal concepts in plain English, tailoring messaging for non-legal stakeholders.Comfortable building relationships quickly across multiple departments to gather information and provide agile, proactive legal support.Collaboration and Teamwork.Works closely with the Head of Legal & Compliance, Legal Assistant and wider teams, recognising that legal is a valued business partner, not a barrier.Point of escalation for Legal Assistant on contractual and compliance matters.Open to feedback and proactive in supporting a newly growing function.Confidentiality and IntegrityHandles sensitive information with discretion, ensuring confidentiality and data security at all times.Upholds Leyton’s ethical standards and values in all legal and compliance matters.Organisational SkillsManages multiple tasks and deadlines, sometimes under pressure and to tight deadlines.Keeps clear records of legal documents and correspondence to ensure auditability and compliance.Candidate Requirements:Circa 1-3 years PQE.Experience in commercial law, commercial contracts, compliance and/or compliance. On Offer:On offer is a competitive salary and benefits package.To Apply:For a confidential discussion about this position, to request the full job description or to apply, please contact:David Thomson- DirectorGlasgow: +44 (0) 141 244 0260Email: david@thomsonlrc.com Glasgow, Scotland Tuesday 01 September 2026 Permanent ref 631