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Rural Land Solicitor , Inverness or Portree
We are looking to recruit a Solicitor to join our busy Rural Land Department headed up by our Director Findlay Boyd - the role can be based either at our Inverness or Portree offices. The role is varied and interesting and will include advising on the sale and purchase of land...
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Digital Transformation - Project Manager , Edinburgh
Digital Transformation Programme – Project Manager, Fixed Term Contract for a period of 12 months, £54,828 per annumIt is an exciting time to join the Law Society of Scotland. The digital transformation programme is a strategic programme delivering change across the organisation. There are a number of projects within the...
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Solicitor – Planning & Property , Glasgow
Shape the future of energy—your legal expertise can power progress.ScottishPower is on a mission to accelerate the transition to a cleaner, smarter energy future. As part of this journey, we’re looking for a driven and forward-thinking Planning & Property Solicitor to join our high-performing Legal Team. This role is your...
Solicitor – Strategic Projects & Transactions , Glasgow
Be the legal force behind the energy transition.At ScottishPower, we’re driving the transformation to a cleaner, smarter, and more secure energy future. As part of this mission, we’re looking for a talented Solicitor to join our Strategic Projects & Transactions legal team—where your expertise will help shape the future.This is...
Behind the scenes of the in-house boom — Why young solicitors are changing course
The first step you take on the Scottish law ladder after qualifying is a big moment. Ellie Philpotts finds out why young solicitors are now choosing to mark the occasion in-house.
Eight in-house career killers including thinking ‘it’s not my job’
We asked a group of Scotland's most senior in-house solicitors what crucial advice they would give other general counsel to avoid career killing moves.
'Change can appear to be the enemy of stability' — When a historic law firm becomes an LLP
For any firm that has been around for 175 years, change can appear to be the enemy of stability. But the truth is actually the opposite: the ability to adapt is what allows institutions not only to endure but to thrive.
Practical PR Guide for Solicitors — How to take control of a media enquiry in the first five minutes
Communications consultant Stewart Argo explores what to ask and what to do so you can protect your organisation or client’s reputation from the very first moment.
What's next for ABS? Behind the three little letters stirring Scotland’s legal sector
Peter Ranscombe asks what’s next for alternative business structures in Scotland and how long it could be before non-lawyers can invest in law firms.
How to avoid solicitors' hidden bias — practical techniques for everyday use
Anna Ziarkowska explains why recognising cognitive bias is a professional necessity, and shares practical tips for effective self-reflection.
‘Rethink this expensive AML change’ — Law Society of Scotland condemns Treasury’s overhaul of regulation
The Law Society of Scotland has condemned the UK Governments move to overhaul anti-money laundering enforcement and hand sole authority to another regulator.
Degree of uncertainty – university law schools navigate choppy waters amid funding crisis
As Scotland’s universities struggle to balance their books, Peter Ranscombe explores what the future may hold for the nation’s law schools.
Why training at a high-street firm could give you a head start
How can small and rural firms compete with behemoths with bigger budgets to attract and retain talent? Ellie Philpotts investigates.
14 new King's Counsel appointed in Scotland including Honorary appointee Professor Lorne Crerar CBE
Fourteen new King’s Counsel have been appointed by His Majesty The King on the recommendation of First Minister John Swinney.
Classroom to courtroom — New internship offers aspiring solicitors real-world legal aid criminal defence training
A new internship at Falkirk Public Defence Solicitors’ Office is giving law students real-world experience of legally aided criminal defence work, says the Scottish Legal Aid Board’s Carolyn McLeod.
'A privilege not a fallback' — Dozens of new solicitors admitted to Scottish legal profession
Scotland’s legal sector has formally welcomed 130 new solicitors to the profession at dual admissions ceremonies in central Edinburgh.
60 seconds with… Sharon Connolly, Accredited Paralegal Committee convener
As convener of the Accredited Paralegal Committee, Sharon has developed the Paralegal Practice course with Robert Gordon University (RGU) and expanded the Law Society’s accreditation scheme with her fellow committee members.
Staffing, technology and stress holding back Scotland's small firms despite optimism
A survey of smaller Scottish law firms has found many are upbeat about the future of such legal businesses, despite challenges around areas such as staffing, technology and work-related stress.
How Brodies marked 15 years of consecutive growth with record revenue
Brodies LLP has badged itself as Scotland’s leading law firm, with more than 100 partners and a roster of flagship clients.
June's list of partner promotions, appointments and new hires as Scottish summer brings sunny future
June's list of partner promotions, appointments and new hires as Scottish firms show sector is booming
Snail's Pace — Exciting update for Scottish Legal Walks 2025
"We are delighted to have six Scottish Legal Walks this autumn, including a new Paisley Legal Walk."
'Ripped to shreds' — Inside the movement to open Scottish legal profession to all
Gordon Cairns meets the people running Scottish initiatives that support students from disadvantaged backgrounds who want to study law.
What is the Master Policy? The insurance every Scottish law student and trainee needs to know about
Starting a legal career in Scotland? Let's take a look at the Master Policy insurance for Scottish law firms and Lockton’s role as your broker.
Lawfluencers, Nomads, Reels and Deals — Gen Z and their non-traditional routes into law
Ellie Philpotts explores alternatives to traditional legal structures, such as ‘lawfluencing’, and how they offer practitioners the space to create their own path and build resilience in the profession
Enter the Disruptors — How gen Z is reshaping Scotland's legal profession
Peter Ranscombe explores what members of generation Z are bringing to the profession – and what they expect from their workplaces.
Voices of the Generation — Young lawyers hungry not for money but purpose, relevance and the future
Younger legal minds are bringing interdisciplinary strengths and better work-life expectations to the renowned legal profession in Scotland, reveals Hailey Craig.
Trial Run — My life as a mini-devil and why it changed my fledgling legal career
Bethany Craig pulls back the curtain on the Faculty of Advocates mini-devilling scheme and how it proved a pivotal moment in her career.
Devils' Details — 7 lessons for future mini-devils at the Faculty of Advocates
The mini-devilling scheme is a chance to sharpen skills and try a different kind of career. Here’s how to make it worthwhile.