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Our global client based is looking for an in house Legal Counsel to join them on a permanent basis in their Edinburgh office.
The role will be hybrid working (based in the office 3 days a week) and will require someone with either an interest or experience in technology, but key for the role litigation experience (coupled ideally with financial services experience).
The role is a great opportunity for someone at the 2-5 years PQE level.
The successful candidate will provide legal advice and support globally on contentious work, including litigation and disputes, investigations, regulatory matters and complex contractual and strategic arrangements that present commercial, legal, regulatory and reputational risk.
Working closely with business stakeholders, the role will support effective risk identification and management, including in relation to critical technology, AI deployment and digital infrastructure arrangements, while enabling strategic and commercial objectives.
Key Responsibilities
Provide high-quality legal, technical and commercial advice to business stakeholders in relation to contentious and potentially contentious matters across all businesses, including litigation and disputes, regulatory matters, investigations, and significant risk issues arising from contractual, commercial or operational arrangements, operating where required at senior management or executive level.
Support the identification, assessment and mitigation of legal, regulatory and reputational risk, including complex contractual arrangements, strategic partnerships and digital technology or infrastructure services
Advise the business on dispute avoidance, escalation pathways, service failure risk and resolution strategies, and liaising with colleagues across the wider function as appropriate.
Provide support in relation to the legal and regulatory aspects of incident management, including matters with heightened regulatory, reputational or conduct risk.
Conduct and oversee internal investigations, including regulatory or conduct-related matters, working with internal stakeholders and external counsel as appropriate.
Operate effectively across multiple jurisdictions, working with local teams and external counsel as required.
Contribute to effective governance and decision-making in relation to disputes, investigations and other material risk matters.
Develop and maintain strong, trusted relationships with internal stakeholders to ensure legal advice is practical, proportionate and delivers best value to the business.
Manage the instruction and performance of external law firms and legal suppliers, ensuring appropriate oversight, cost control and efficient use of external resources.
Skills/Experience
Qualified lawyer with membership of the relevant UK or equivalent legal professional body.
Circa 2-5 years' post-qualification experience.
Experience working in or (in an advisory capacity) with large corporates and/or financial services firms, with exposure to contentious matters and experience in assessing, and advising on, risk and strategy in relation to complex commercial or contractual arrangements.
Knowledge of broader financial services regulatory frameworks.
Strong commercial awareness with the ability to explain legal issues clearly and pragmatically to non-legal stakeholders.
Proven ability to manage multiple matters concurrently and perform effectively under pressure, including on sensitive or high-risk issues.
Collaborative team player with a global outlook and strong stakeholder-management skills.
Comfortable working in an evolving environment, including the use of legal technology and AI-supported tools, with sound judgement as to risk and appropriateness.
Core-Asset Consulting is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of age, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital/civil partner status or pregnancy.
To apply for this vacancy applicants must be eligible to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.
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Type: Permanent Location: Edinburgh, Scotland
Start: ASAP
Posted: 2026-08-04 15:41:14
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JOB DESCRIPTION
The Legal and Compliance Intern supports the RPM Legal team's operational initiatives.
This role involves hands-on exposure to legal processes, including corporate governance, contract, and legal and compliance document management and process optimization.
The intern will also assist in-house counsel in matters of general litigation, contract drafting and analysis, employment law, data privacy and protection, records management, and more.
Key Responsibilities
Support RPM's in-house lawyers by assisting with a wide range of legal and regulatory matters related to a publicly traded multinational company.
Learn and manage various filing systems.
Create and maintain attorney-client files.
Communicate and collaborate effectively with business professionals and attorneys.
Other reasonably related business duties as assigned.
Knowledge and Skills Required for Position
Pursuing a Juris Doctor.
Analytical mindset with attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
Strong communication skills.
Ability to work collaboratively.
Other Job Requirements
On-site requirement at RPM's corporate headquarters in Medina, Ohio (2628 Pearl Road).
Hours and days of work are flexible depending on workload and intern's class schedule.
Company Background
RPM International Inc.
(NYSE: RPM) is one of the largest coatings and waterproofing companies in the world.
While best known for its consumer-facing DIY brands such as Rust-Oleum, DAP, and Zinsser, RPM is also a company of leading brands in infrastructure rehab and repair products, protective coatings, roofing systems, sealants, and adhesives, focusing on the maintenance and improvement needs of the industrial, specialty, and consumer markets.
Our products are sold in approximately 170 countries and territories, and we operate manufacturing facilities in approximately 122 locations.
Nearly one-quarter of our sales are generated outside North America.Apply for this ad Online! ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Medina, Ohio
Posted: 2026-07-30 15:17:53
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JOB DESCRIPTION
The Legal and Compliance Intern supports the RPM Legal team's operational initiatives.
This role involves hands-on exposure to legal processes, including corporate governance, contract, and legal and compliance document management and process optimization.
The intern will also assist in-house counsel in matters of general litigation, contract drafting and analysis, employment law, data privacy and protection, records management, and more.
Key Responsibilities
Support RPM's in-house lawyers by assisting with a wide range of legal and regulatory matters related to a publicly traded multinational company.
Learn and manage various filing systems.
Create and maintain attorney-client files.
Communicate and collaborate effectively with business professionals and attorneys.
Other reasonably related business duties as assigned.
Knowledge and Skills Required for Position
Pursuing a Juris Doctor.
Analytical mindset with attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
Strong communication skills.
Ability to work collaboratively.
Other Job Requirements
On-site requirement at RPM's corporate headquarters in Medina, Ohio (2628 Pearl Road).
Hours and days of work are flexible depending on workload and intern's class schedule.
Company Background
RPM International Inc.
(NYSE: RPM) is one of the largest coatings and waterproofing companies in the world.
While best known for its consumer-facing DIY brands such as Rust-Oleum, DAP, and Zinsser, RPM is also a company of leading brands in infrastructure rehab and repair products, protective coatings, roofing systems, sealants, and adhesives, focusing on the maintenance and improvement needs of the industrial, specialty, and consumer markets.
Our products are sold in approximately 170 countries and territories, and we operate manufacturing facilities in approximately 122 locations.
Nearly one-quarter of our sales are generated outside North America.Apply for this ad Online! ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Medina, Ohio
Posted: 2026-07-30 15:14:24
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JOB DESCRIPTION
The Legal and Compliance Intern supports the RPM Legal team's operational initiatives.
This role involves hands-on exposure to legal processes, including corporate governance, contract, and legal and compliance document management and process optimization.
The intern will also assist in-house counsel in matters of general litigation, contract drafting and analysis, employment law, data privacy and protection, records management, and more.
Key Responsibilities
Support RPM's in-house lawyers by assisting with a wide range of legal and regulatory matters related to a publicly traded multinational company.
Learn and manage various filing systems.
Create and maintain attorney-client files.
Communicate and collaborate effectively with business professionals and attorneys.
Other reasonably related business duties as assigned.
Knowledge and Skills Required for Position
Pursuing a Juris Doctor.
Analytical mindset with attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
Strong communication skills.
Ability to work collaboratively.
Other Job Requirements
On-site requirement at RPM's corporate headquarters in Medina, Ohio (2628 Pearl Road).
Hours and days of work are flexible depending on workload and intern's class schedule.
Company Background
RPM International Inc.
(NYSE: RPM) is one of the largest coatings and waterproofing companies in the world.
While best known for its consumer-facing DIY brands such as Rust-Oleum, DAP, and Zinsser, RPM is also a company of leading brands in infrastructure rehab and repair products, protective coatings, roofing systems, sealants, and adhesives, focusing on the maintenance and improvement needs of the industrial, specialty, and consumer markets.
Our products are sold in approximately 170 countries and territories, and we operate manufacturing facilities in approximately 122 locations.
Nearly one-quarter of our sales are generated outside North America.Apply for this ad Online! ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Medina, Ohio
Posted: 2026-07-30 15:10:52
