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From not proven to ABS and a new CEO — Scotland’s 2025 legal year in review
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Inside a year of partner moves, promotions and hires across a record 2025 for Scotland's buoyant legal profession
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Family Lawyer - Flexible PQE , Paisley
We are seeking a proactive and talented Family Lawyer to join our well-established and highly regarded family law team. We are known for our excellent client service, collaborative culture, and friendly, supportive approach. This opportunity is not limited by PQE. We are far more interested in finding the right person and believe...
Senior Solicitor - Commercial Contracts , Edinburgh, Gyle Square
About the OrganisationNational Services Scotland (NSS) is a national NHS Board operating right at the heart of NHSScotland providing invaluable support and advice at a strategic and operational level. NSS supports clients to deliver their services more efficiently and effectively and we offer shared services on a national scale using best-in-class...
Conveyancer - Flexible PQE , Paisley
We are seeking a proactive and talented Conveyancer to join our well-established and highly regarded conveyancing team. We are known for our excellent client service, collaborative culture, and friendly, supportive approach. This opportunity is not limited by PQE. We are far more interested in finding the right person and believe the role...
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Private Client Solicitor/Senior Solicitor/Associate , East Lothian, Edinburgh and hybrid working
AboutGarden Stirling Burnet is a well-established name in the Scottish legal market with the largest office network in East Lothian and, more recently, have opened an office in Edinburgh. The business has recently doubled in headcount.We specialise in estate agency, residential and commercial conveyancing and private client services. Our focus...
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Future of Law on our High Streets
Explore state of high-street law in Scotland in numbers from survival to growth
Beyond retirement — How succession planning is reshaping the future of high-street legal firms
Justice denied? Rural clients and high-street firms squeezed by failing legal aid
Next Generation of Scottish Legal Talent
Enter the Disruptors — How gen Z is reshaping Scotland's legal profession
Lawfluencers, Nomads, Reels and Deals — Gen Z and their non-traditional routes into law
'Ripped to shreds' — Inside the movement to open Scottish legal profession to all
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