In-House Lawyer

Edinburgh Permanent £65,000 - £75,000 per year View Job Description
An exciting opportunity for a solicitor in Edinburgh to join a market-leading financial services firm, developing innovative tools for the private markets sector. This role combines legal expertise with analytical thinking, supporting a dynamic legal insights team.
  • Shape the future of legal tech in private markets
  • Join a fast-paced, data-driven global finance leader

About Our Client

Join an award-winning financial institution known for its global reach, data-led innovation, and commitment to transparency in alternative assets. This forward-thinking employer offers a collaborative culture, strong focus on employee development, and industry-leading analytics used by top investment professionals worldwide.

Job Description



  • Analysing and extracting key legal and commercial terms from fund documentation (e.g. LPAs, side letters, management agreements)


  • Supporting the development of legal tools for the private markets industry


  • Conducting research and preparing reports, presentations, and market commentary


  • Assisting with business development through pitches, webinars, and client materials


  • Ensuring high standards of data quality and documentation integrity



The Successful Applicant



  • Experienced in reviewing legal agreements, preferably in the private equity or asset management sector


  • Skilled in distilling complex legal issues into digestible insights for non-lawyers


  • Proficient in legal research, opinion drafting, and report writing


  • Organised, proactive, and able to manage multiple deadlines with confidence



What's on Offer

This is more than just a legal role-it's a unique opportunity to help shape the future of legal technology within private markets. Benefits include:



  • Competitive salary


  • Career development resources and education reimbursement


  • A forward-thinking, inclusive culture with global exposure



If you're a Solicitor keen to make a move in-house apply now or contact James Hitti for more information.

Contact
James Hitti
Quote job ref
JN-052025-6739951
Phone number
+441312430370

Job summary

Job function
Legal
Subsector
Banking & Finance - In House
Sector
Business Services
Location
Edinburgh
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
James Hitti
Consultant phone
+441312430370
Job reference
JN-052025-6739951