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Employment Lawyer, 2+ years PQE , Central Belt
Our highly regarded Employment and Immigration team offers the ideal role for an ambitious individual who is keen to make the next step in their career. Offering a mix of contentious and non-contentious work, across a broad client base and range of work, this role provides strong exposure to complex and high-profile employment law matters, along with excellent opportunities to develop advocacy skills, in a collegiate...
Board of Trustees , Edinburgh
The National Trust for Scotland is seeking new Trustees to join its Board from this September. Our Trustees play a vital role in guiding the organisation, and together their collective expertise reflects the breadth and diversity of the Trust’s work.This year, we are particularly keen to hear from candidates with legal...
Honorary King's Counsel , Edinburgh
The Lord Justice General invites nominations for the award of Honorary King’s Counsel in Scotland. The nomination form and guidance may be obtained from the Judiciary of Scotland website www.judiciary.scotCompleted nomination forms must be submitted by close of business on Tuesday 24 March 2026 to: - pgilmour@scotcourts.gov.uk or to Hon KC nomination, c/o Paul Gilmour, Private Secretary to the Lord President, Lord President’s Private Office, Parliament House, Edinburgh, EH1 1RQ. Please mark...
Dispute Resolution Solicitor , Edinburgh (Morningside) - Hybrid working available
About the RoleWe are seeking a Dispute Resolution Solicitor to join our busy team. You will manage an interesting, diverse and at times complex caseload, from pre-litigation matters to court hearings and those in other fora, providing practical, client-focused advice. The role offers exposure to a wide variety of civil and commercial disputes, including contractual and property (including leasing) disputes as well as...
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