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Dispute Resolution Solicitor, 5+ PQE , Edinburgh
Due to continuing growth and significant client appointments, we are recruiting for an experienced solicitor (minimum 5 years PQE) to join Harper Macleod's highly acclaimed Dispute Resolution team.We are one of the largest litigation teams in the country, representing clients Scotland-wide and routinely instructed in some of the highest-profile cases in the Scottish Courts. The team and many of our individual practitioners...
Commercial Property Solicitor / Associate / Senior Associate (3yrs+ PQE) , Dunfermline (Flexible)
We are a commercially focussed business law firm based in Fife serving clients primarily in the SME market throughout the UK, as well as international clients with interests here. We have an exciting opportunity for a solicitor with 3yrs plus PQE to join our Commercial Property team in our Dunfermline...
Associate Legal Advisor , Edinburgh
Please note that this role will close at 00:01 on Monday 23 March, and therefore we advise getting your application in by no later than midnight on Sunday 22 March. Salary: £64,000 - £74,000 depending on experience with an excellent benefits package Due to the Easter break, interviews for this role will...
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Private Client Solicitors , Aberdeen
James & George Collie are a full-service law firm, well established and recognised in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire, with expertise across a wide spectrum of the law.We are looking for two Private Client Solicitors to join our long established busy Private Client department. The successful candidates will handle a wide variety...
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