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Investigations Manager , Edinburgh
It is an exciting time to join the Law Society of Scotland. We have an opportunity within the Professional Conduct Team for an Investigations Manager. This role supports a team responsible for investigating conduct complaints about Scottish solicitors and plays an important part in protecting the public, maintaining confidence in...
Scottish Qualified Lawyer , Aberdeen, Carlisle, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Inverness, Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Scottish Qualified Lawyer Aberdeen, Carlisle, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Inverness, or Newcastle-upon-Tyne (with hybrid working and travel)About UsThe Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is Britain’s national regulator for workplace health and safety. We’re dedicated to protecting people and places, ensuring everyone can lead safer and healthier lives at work.We are now looking for...
Solicitor - Regulatory SHE , Glasgow (remote)
Are you looking for a role where you will be intellectually challenged, enjoy industry-leading work, client contact and support business development? An opportunity in our Regulatory SHE team may be for you.Our market leading Regulatory Team are specialists in Safety, Health and Environment (SHE) work. We employ over 30 specialist...
Solicitor (c.2 Years’ PQE) – Conveyancing & Private Client , West Coast of Scotland
We are an established and growing rural practice based on the beautiful west coast of Scotland, and we are looking to recruit an ambitious solicitor of minimum 2 years’ PQE to join our team. The Role This role will involve predominantly residential and rural conveyancing, acting for a broad private client base. In addition to conveyancing, there will...
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