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Head of Conduct and Standards , Edinburgh
The Law Society of Scotland is seeking an experienced and strategic leader to take on the role of Head of Conduct and Standards. This is a significant opportunity to lead a critical regulatory function, ensuring high standards of professional conduct across the Scottish legal profession and helping to protect the...
Conveyancing Solicitor (Partner Designate) , Fife
We are a successful five-solicitor Chamber Practice serving a mixture of personal and business clients. We have a quality client base which generates a consistent level of interesting work and fee income. We now wish to recruit an energetic, personable, technically sound and commercially aware Solicitor, who is committed to...
Solicitor/Paralegal , Dalry, North Ayrshire
The successful candidate will manage a varied caseload of residential conveyancing matters, progressing transactions from initial instruction through to settlement. They will work closely with colleagues, in a supportive and organized working environment.This is an excellent opportunity for a solicitor with experience in residential conveyancing who is looking for a...
Board of Examiners , Edinburgh
The Board of ExaminersThe Board of Examiners is responsible for the setting of the Law Society’s professional examinations and the Qualified Lawyers Assessment.The Board is made up of 16 examiners in various subjects. Additional information about the various exams that are set is available on the Law Society’s website:LSS Professional...
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