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Solicitor , Aberdeen / Westhill
SOLICITORFull Time or Part TimeWe are looking for a Solicitor to join our busy General Practice Firm to be office based at our Aberdeen city centre and/or Westhill offices. The position may suit a newly qualified Solicitor, but all levels of experience will be considered. The position involves mainly private...
Executry Solicitor / Paralegal , Elgin
Cockburns is a long established rural practice with offices in Elgin and Forres. We provide a wide range of legal services to a large and varied client base and are proud of our reputation for providing personal service to generations of clients.RoleYou will be based in our Elgin office. You will deal exclusively with the...
Solicitor - 2 Year Fixed Term , Edinburgh
Historic Environment Scotland (HES) is seeking a qualified solicitor to join our Legal team, reporting to our Head of Legal. This is a new role within a team of three solicitors and a legal and insurance business partner. We would love to hear from you if you have excellent commercial contract...
Facilities Support , Edinburgh
Facilities Support, £27,720pa Permanent, Full Time, 35 hours per week (8:30am – 4:30pm)Join the Law Society of Scotland at an exciting time as a Facilities Support team member. You’ll play a key role in keeping our Facilities Team running smoothly, collaborating with other teams and trusted suppliers to ensure everything...
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