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Professional Support Lawyer - Employment , Glasgow
About your new roleOur market leading Employment, Pensions and Immigration team advises employers across the UK on all aspects of employment, pensions and immigration law. Our clients are some of the UK's largest and best known employers. We believe that the quality of our clients and strength of our relationships with our...
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Fiscal to the Council of the LSS , Edinburgh
Fiscal to the Council of the LSS, Permanent, 35 hours per week, £58,609It is an exciting time to join the Law Society of Scotland. We have an opportunity within the Professional Conduct Team for a Fiscal who must be Scottish solicitor holding an unrestricted practising certificate.At the centre of our...
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Civil Solicitor - Family Law , Dumfries
Walker & Sharpe, Solicitors & Estate Agents | Dumfries | Full TimeWalker & Sharpe is one of Dumfries and Galloway's longest-established and most respected full-service firms, with roots going back to 1847. We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Civil Solicitor to join our busy team, with a focus...
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Family Solicitor , Stirling
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and confident Family Solicitor with at least 5 years’ PQE to join our expert team. The role will include financial provision on separation, prenuptial agreements, residence and contact disputes, adoption cases and guardianships. The role would suit those keen to further advance...
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