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					Solicitor/Legal Adviser , Glasgow
Scottish Engineering are a member’s organisation who represent and support the engineering and manufacturing sector in Scotland. We are based in Central Glasgow, close to both main train stations.The Solicitor/Legal Adviser will sit within our Legal and HR team, working alongside two other Solicitors and an Employee Relations Adviser, who...
					Residental Conveyancing Solicitors , Glasgow
Job descriptionWe’re looking for a RESIDENTIAL CONVEYANCING PARALEGAL to work with our property team in our Glasgow office. You’ll be a confident communicator who can work well with colleagues and meet client expectations. You’ll be a hard worker who isn’t precious about helping out with whatever tasks are required. About UsLevy...
					Communications Executive - Digital , Edinburgh
Communications Executive – Digital, Temporary, 35 hours per week, £32,802 per annumWe have an exciting opportunity for an experienced communications professional with a flair for all things digital to join the Law Society of Scotland to cover a period of maternity leave up to a period of 12 months.We are...
					Solicitor , Aberdeen, Scotland
We’re looking for a committed and capable Solicitor to join our expert and supportive team. The successful candidate will handle a varied and often complex legal aid caseload, delivering high-quality, trauma-informed legal advice and representation in key areas like child law, public family law, and housing. This is an excellent opportunity...
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