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Senior Residential Conveyancing Solicitor - Glasgow West End , Glasgow West End
Overview:This role will suit a senior Residential Conveyancing Solicitor with 5+ years PQE, who hasstrong legal expertise, enjoys autonomy and is looking for long term progression, including partnership opportunities. The role offers an opportunity to shape a department, support junior colleagues, build client relationships and play a key role in the future direction of a highly respected Glasgow firm. What is on offer?Salary aligned...
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Solicitors , Motherwell / Holytown
5 permanent Solicitor posts1 fixed term for 1 year Solicitor post1 fixed term to 12th January 2027 Solicitor post Your passion has never had a greater purposeHere at SEPA, we’re connected by a passion that drives us to be purposeful in every action we take – to protect our environment. Through our expertise,...
Non-contentious Construction Solicitor, 2 years + PQE , Glasgow
We are looking for a non-contentious Construction Solicitor to join our team, adiverse practice that is a trusted adviser to the public sector, developers, contractors,consultants, funders and end users of a full range of projects. These include renewable energy, infrastructure, commercial real estate (offices, retail, hotel and mixed-use developments) and residential projects. Your roleOur Construction practice provides legal services for all stages of construction projects, from advising...
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Rural Land Solicitor , Inverness / Portree
We are looking to recruit a Solicitor to join our busy Rural Land Department headed up by our Director Findlay Boyd - the role can be based either at our Inverness or Portree offices.The role is varied and interesting and will include advising on the sale and purchase of land ,...
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