Full job descriptionSenior Counsel

6-month initial contract with option to extend
£425 - £490 per day
Inside IR35
Hybrid - Glasgow


Lorien are currently seeking an experienced Senior Counsel to join a high-profile public sector organisation on an initial 6-month contract. This is a senior, business-facing role offering broad exposure across legal, governance, and strategic activity.


The role will support and deputise for the General Counsel, acting as a key point of contact for legal advice across the organisation. You will play a critical role in ensuring strong corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and effective legal risk management.


Key responsibilities:
*Provide timely, commercially focused legal advice across a wide range of areas including corporate governance, public procurement, contract drafting and management, employment law, data protection, FOI/EIR, IT and cyber security, and intellectual property.
*Support the General Counsel in maintaining company-wide governance frameworks, ensuring compliance with all legal, financial, and regulatory requirements.
*Assist in Company Secretary duties, including supporting Board and subcommittee governance processes such as agenda preparation, papers, minutes, and action tracking.
*Contribute to audit and risk oversight, working closely with internal stakeholders to ensure robust controls and reporting.
*Support the development and implementation of organisational strategy, policies, and operating models.
*Assist in managing the wider legal and governance function, including collaboration with business management, audit and risk, and governance teams.
*Advise on regulatory and contractual matters within a complex, highly regulated operating environment.
*Support engagement with government stakeholders and external bodies where required.


Key requirements:
*Qualified Solicitor in Scotland with circa 7+ years PQE, gained within a reputable law firm and/or in-house environment.
*Strong background in commercial contracts, corporate governance, and public procurement law.
*Experience working within a complex, highly regulated environment, ideally within the public sector or supporting public sector clients.
*Broad legal expertise with the ability to advise across multiple disciplines and manage competing priorities.
*Strong communication, stakeholder management, and drafting skills.
*Proven ability to operate autonomously while contributing effectively as part of a wider senior team.
*Strong analytical and problem-solving capability, with a pragmatic and risk-aware approach.
*This is an excellent opportunity for a senior legal professional to take on a varied and impactful role within a high-profile organisation, contributing to both operational delivery and strategic direction.
If this aligns with your experience, please get in touch to discuss further.


Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.