Average Corporate Lawyer salary in Glasgow

Looking for your next opportunity? We are looking for a bright and commercially focused Associate or Senior Associate to join our highly regarded Corporate Team in the Edinburgh office. We are also looking for an Associate in Glasgow or Aberdeen. About CMS CMS is a Future Facing firm with more than 70 offices in over 40 countries and 5,000+ lawyers worldwide. We combine deep local market understanding with a global perspective. We are passionate about building strong relationships with our clients, our people, and the communities we work in. We take a bold, dynamic, and agile approach to ensure our clients are able to face the future with confidence. We are driven by technology and readily embrace the possibilities it opens up for developing new and better ways of working. Our aim is to inspire, impact and support our clients and our people, helping them to maximize their potential and thrive. About the Role CMS's international focus means that you will have the opportunity for cross border work and international transactions across key industry sectors whilst primarily getting the opportunity to work for excellent clients across the Scotland and UK market. You will be responsible for a variety of work in a broad based role including: - Drafting principal documents for Mergers and Acquisitions, Private Equity and Venture Capital investments and Equity Capital Markets transactions- Providing efficient professional support to partners - Developing professional client relationships - Supporting the wider team in developing business and raising the profile of the firm - Involvement in marketing events - Managing and supervising the work of others including junior associates and trainees About You You will have excellent drafting skills, be able lead and project manage transactional work and the ability to translate legal theory into practical advice. Due to the role being client facing you will need to have sound judgement and good interpersonal and consultancy skills. To meet the needs of the role, you will have an appropriate level of post qualification experience (we anticipate a minimum of 4 PQE) in a leading law firm. The ability to communicate clearly and succinctly with clients is essential. Equal Opportunities At CMS, a next-generation mindset is woven into all we do. We're diverse, supportive and inclusive, embracing our corporate social responsibility and creating a culture of sustainability in which every one of our people, whatever their background, can maximise their potential and thrive. For further information about CMS' diversity initiatives and programmes, please click here to view the diversity pages on our website. Please apply online or contact a member of the Talent Acquisition team if you have any questions. For information regarding our competitive range of benefits please visit our Rewards & Benefits page on our website. Please note that CMS have a preferred agency panel in place. Only applications submitted via the portal at the point of instruction will be accepted. #LI-CM1

Meraki Talent are delighted to be supporting a leading Investment Bank in Glasgow who are looking to appoint a Corporate Lawyer, due to a period of continued growth. This is an important and strategic role which will require you to provide professional advice and build meaningful relationships with a range of internal core clients. Key duties will involve; Ensuring all transactional services are carried out in relation to set laws and regulationsLiaise with internal partners to ensure risk is managed effectivelyCreate, review and negotiate a variety of legal documents, meeting client deadlinesProviding a range of support for transactional activities, conducting due diligence when requiredEnsure you are up to date on latest laws, rules and regulations and these are reflected within latest documentation Additionally you will be demonstrating a high level of leadership, and advising key stakeholders, on functional and cross functional areas.  It is imperative that you are able to manage and mitigate risk, and support latest governance agendas.  As part of this role, you will be required to be accountable, and collaborate with a variety of internal teams, creating solutions.This is a truly exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and integrated team, which will allow you to utilise corporate advisory experience.  As our client continue to grow, this role offers a base to flourish and develop your career.Excellent salary, as well as a rivalled benefits package with excellent bonus potential. Apply NowIs this job for you?  At Meraki, we love recruitment and love words. Is this you?Jennifer wants: Legal, Lawyer, Solicitor, Corporate, Glasgow'By submitting your information, you confirm you have read and understood our Privacy Notice which outlines how we use information we collect about you.”Please see our website page headed ‘Privacy Notice’ for an explanation about how we use information we collect about you’

Background Morgan Stanley is seeking a qualified lawyer with experience with data protection, privacy and cyber security laws in Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) and associated regulatory matters, investigations, and advisory legal work to join its Cybersecurity & Privacy Legal team. Summary of Role > Job Title: Cyber & Privacy Legal Counsel > Education: Qualified Lawyer > Experience: 7+ years of overall experience > Region: Glasgow > Job Level: Vice President > Employment Type: Full Time > Location: Glasgow Morgan Stanley Overview Morgan Stanley is a leading global financial services firm providing a wide range of investment banking, securities, investment management and wealth management services. The Firm's employees serve clients worldwide including corporations, governments and individuals from more than 1,200 offices in 43 countries. As a market leader, the talent and passion of our people is critical to our success. Together, we share a common set of values rooted in integrity, excellence and strong team ethic. Morgan Stanley can provide a superior foundation for building a professional career - a place for people to learn, to achieve and grow. A philosophy that balances personal lifestyles, perspectives and needs is an important part of our culture. Legal and Compliance Profile Professionals within Legal and Compliance provide a wide range of services to our business units. They might help to structure a complex and sensitive cross-border transaction; advise on a new product introduction; develop a training program or defuse an investor dispute. They preserve the firm's invaluable reputation for integrity and protect the firm from sanctions with policies and procedures that meet regulatory requirements around the world. They also strive to maintain cooperative relationships with governmental policy makers and the regulatory and self-regulatory agencies that govern the firm's businesses. Overview of Cybersecurity & Privacy Legal team. Cyber & Privacy Legal is a global team that focuses on cybersecurity, privacy, fraud and operational resilience matters as it relates to all Morgan Stanley entities. Primary Responsibilities > Serve as a principal legal advisor for cybersecurity, fraud operational resilience and privacy matters to all Morgan Stanley entities and business units in EMEA. > Serve as a collaborative subject matter expert to other lawyers and advising functional areas and regional business units on privacy and data security laws requirements. > Partner closely with key stakeholder to provide strategic direction to the Firm as it navigates complicated privacy and data protection issues, in particular in relation to emerging technologies; > Advise on requirements and restrictions on the collection, storage and sharing of client and employee information data localisation and data transfer restrictions, including state and banking secrets; > Assist in the development of a comprehensive cybersecurity and privacy law program, coordinating privacy, fraud, and information security legal requirements. > Advise on restrictions on surveillance, monitoring of electronic communications and the use of tracking or profiling technologies. > Serve as lead counsel responding to information security and operational incidents. > Develop and maintain notices, policies and procedures for privacy and information security, consistent with applicable international, federal and state laws, rules and guidance. > Maintain current knowledge of applicable EMEA privacy laws and regulations. Skills required > Qualified lawyer with a minimum of 7+ years' experience (with emphasis on cyber security), including experience in or with financial services firms > Ability to interact and effectively advise senior members of the Firm and its business units > Strong problem-solving skills and ability to understand practical solutions to legal problems a must > Polished written and verbal communication skills; position requires executive presence > Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in a group or independent setting > Proven track record of meeting deadlines, learning quickly, taking the initiative, working proactively, being resourceful and shouldering additional responsibility > Ability to manage multiple tasks concurrently in an efficient and effective manner > International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP) Certification helpful, but not required > Technical background and knowledge of information security principles preferred but not required.